Wpp Media | (em) Integrated Planning Director

WPP

Tokyo, Japan
On-site (hybrid approach with teams in the office around four days a week)
Full-funnel media strategies
Data-driven recommendations
Senior client relationships
WPP is seeking an Integrated Planning Director for their Tokyo office, responsible for creating and executing comprehensive media strategies while managing client relationships and leading teams. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of media planning experience, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role, and possess strong analytical skills along with a solid understanding of the Japanese media landscape

Job Summary

  • The Planning Director is responsible for delivering high-quality, consistent media plan recommendations grounded in a deep understanding of the client’s category, brand challenges, and business objectives.
  • As a senior leadership role, the Planning Director plays a critical part in managing senior client relationships, leading integrated planning efforts, and developing high-performing teams.
  • Champion the adoption of WPP planning and AI tools, empowering teams to embed them into day-to-day workflows.

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WPP is seeking an Integrated Planning Director for their Tokyo office, responsible for creating and executing comprehensive media strategies while managing client relationships and leading teams. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of media planning experience, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role, and possess strong analytical skills along with a solid understanding of the Japanese media landscape.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • full-funnel media strategies
  • data-driven recommendations
  • senior client relationships
  • integrated planning principles
  • Japanese media landscape

Nice-to-have

  • innovative thinking
  • continuous improvement
  • local cultural perspective
  • agentic marketing platform

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years’ experience in media planning
  • 3 years in a senior leadership role
  • Excellent English communication skills
  • Proven collaboration skills

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