Wpp Media | (em) Media Planning Director

whispa.co

Tokyo, Japan
On-site
Full-funnel media strategies
Senior client relationships
Data-driven recommendations
WPP is seeking a Media Planning Director in Tokyo, Japan, responsible for delivering strategic media plans and leading client relationships. The ideal candidate will have over ten years of media planning experience, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in both Japanese and English

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.
  • We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection.

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WPP is seeking a Media Planning Director in Tokyo, Japan, responsible for delivering strategic media plans and leading client relationships. The ideal candidate will have over ten years of media planning experience, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in both Japanese and English.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • local cultural perspective
  • innovative thinking
  • continuous improvement
  • operational excellence

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years media planning experience
  • 3+ years senior leadership role
  • managing and developing planning talent
  • Business Japanese & English communication
  • working across global client teams
  • influence and manage senior client stakeholders
  • analytical and strategic planning skills

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