Global Strategy Director - MS-GCS

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

About Mindshare: A Leading WPP Media Brand

Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As “Growth Architects," we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders — better for people, planet, and business — by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases consumer trust in the brand, and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders.

Role Summary and Impact

We are looking for a high performing Global Strategy Director to steer global media strategy for one of the agency’s headline clients.

The ideal candidate will be a creatively-minded strategic thinker, a compelling communicator, and a problem-solver with a desire to work in a fast-paced, global environment. They should have a deep understanding of the modern media landscape.

Skills and Experience

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.

Additional skills and experience include:

• Strategic Thinking: developing and implementing comprehensive media strategies that align with client objectives and drive measurable results.
• Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive threats.
• Consumer Insights: Uncover deep consumer insights through data analysis, research, and a strong understanding of cultural nuances.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with internal teams (planning, buying, creative, analytics) and external partners to ensure seamless execution of strategies.
• Innovation: Identify and evaluate new media channels, technologies, and partnerships to drive innovation and stay ahead of the curve.
• Media Creativity: build compelling media-agnostic platforms and initiatives that earn their place in our audience’s cultural landscape.
• Team Support: Mentor and support junior team members, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days. 

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location