WPP Media | Media Planning Manager, Japan

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WPP

Tokyo, Japan

Hybrid

Posted March 3, 2026

Job Description

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.

We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.

We have been building the world's most valuable brands for 50 years and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.

Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.

For more information, visit WPP.com.

About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.

Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.

Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

The Role Objective

The media planning manager will be responsible for developing media plans for Uber. Where required, guiding and leveraging other team members to develop plans. You will be kickstarting your marketing career by mastering impactful integrated strategies, with opportunity to transition into the dynamic world of digital marketing.

You will be responsible for working closely with our buying partners to develop cost effective in-channel plans, that align to our master strategy. You will also ensure that buying partners are executing the plans as required and be able to identify and flag potential issues.

You should have 5-7 years of experience in media planning; and understand the process from planning to booking to censorship to go live. You should also be familiar with various measurement solutions for online and offline.

Responsibilities:

Offline media planning and execution

Develop TV & OOH plan for key campaigns & facilitate plans for other campaigns by guiding team members where needed.
Work with external buying partners and internal buying teams to get the right information on buying opportunities and costing.
Develop best practice plans, backed by informed strategy & reasoning for offline

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