Planning Director

EssenceMediacom Ltd

Sydney, Australia
Not specified; not specified; not specified
On-site
9+ years experience in media planning
Evidence-based media planning theory
Deep understanding of poes channels
This senior role bridges media planning, activation, client service, and commercial leadership to drive breakthroughs for world-leading brands

Job Summary

  • This senior role bridges media planning, activation, client service, and commercial leadership to drive breakthroughs for world-leading brands.
  • You will lead end-to-end strategic planning across paid, owned, earned, and shared channels while nurturing deep, consultative client relationships.
  • Success in this role means achieving high client satisfaction scores, fostering strong long-term client relationships, and delivering tangible business results.

Matching Summary

This senior role bridges media planning, activation, client service, and commercial leadership to drive breakthroughs for world-leading brands.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 9+ years experience in media planning
  • Evidence-based media planning theory
  • Deep understanding of POES channels
  • Financial forecasting and P&L management
  • End-to-end strategic planning leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Curiosity for fast-evolving industry trends
  • Passion for transformational creativity
  • Experience with WPP Open platform
  • Award-winning campaign development

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 9+ years' experience in media planning or client leadership
  • Deep knowledge of media theory and evidence-based planning approaches
  • Commercial understanding of agency operations including financial levers

Work Rights

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