Senior Planning Director, Cross-Channel Strategy

MediaLab Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent media agency in Greater London is seeking a Planning Account Director. The role involves leading strategic client relationships and optimizing agency impact. Candidates should have proven experience in media and communications planning, strong cross-channel expertise, and a collaborative leadership style. This position emphasizes driving results through effective planning and strategic insights, offering a competitive salary and extensive benefits, including hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Flexible hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Gym discounts

Enhanced parental leave pay

Qualifications

• Proven experience in media and communications planning across diverse categories.
• Ability to balance brand-building and performance-driven thinking.
• Confidence using planning tools and effectiveness frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic client relationships across priority accounts.
• Shape commercial and strategic client opportunities.
• Optimize agency impact with Business Directors.
• Coach teams in digital and offline media strategy.

Skills

Cross-channel planning expertise

Collaborative leadership style

Strategic thinking

Experience in media planning

Job description

A leading independent media agency in Greater London is seeking a Planning Account Director. The role involves leading strategic client relationships and optimizing agency impact. Candidates should have proven experience in media and communications planning, strong cross-channel expertise, and a collaborative leadership style. This position emphasizes driving results through effective planning and strategic insights, offering a competitive salary and extensive benefits, including hybrid working arrangements.