Media Planning Manager

What you'll be doing

Future is hiring a Media Planning Manager to join our dynamic Planning Team here at Future. The Planning Team produces the best RFPs and proposals for the commercial team spanning our multiple publishing titles and creative solutions.

Reporting to the Business Director of Planning, you will work on a variety of projects as the comms planner, ensuring planning excellence and commercial profitability across RFP response and pitch decks.

Responsibilities;

• Support Planning Directors and Business Directors in developing media and communications strategies and plans for our client direct and agency sales teams
• Work on integrated projects and provide clients with integrated media recommendations
• Insight gathering; use resources to produce insights into consumer behaviour and media choices 
• Create clear and impactful presentations and comms and media plans to communicate our recommendations to our clients
• Work with internal insights, sales, creative, and production teams on client briefs to provide creative media and comms solutions   

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

• Broad knowledge of offline and online POE media channels with working knowledge of analytics and customer management tools
• Will share ideas, thoughts, and insights with the wider team.
• Develop a working relationship with colleagues and nurture positive team spirit.
• Take pride in everything you do and care about delivering great work
• Recognise when to escalate a potential issue to senior colleagues or seek a second opinion from the wider team.

What's in it for you

The expected range for this role is £27,500 - £35,000

This is a Hybrid role from our London Paddington Office, working three days from the office, two from home

… Plus more great perks, which include;

• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Wellbeing support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

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Who are we…

We’re Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We’ve got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we’re looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are. 

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That’s why we’re building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It’s not just about what you bring to the table — it’s about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn’t just good for business. It’s the Future.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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