We are seeking a Global Media Planning Lead to oversee the global media planning function across our Commercial Solutions organisation. You will manage a team of 20 media planners based in London and New York, ensuring integrated, audience-first media strategies deliver exceptional outcomes for advertising partners.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing strategic media recommendations for high-value client opportunities, global partnerships, and complex integrated campaigns.
- Partnering with Sales, Creative Strategy, and Ad Operations to deliver compelling proposals and ensure successful campaign execution.
- Managing and mentoring a high-performing team of media planners, establishing clear career pathways and performance processes.
- Standardizing planning methodologies, tools, and best practices globally while adopting new planning technologies and AI-enabled workflows.
- Acting as the senior media planning advisor for key global clients, presenting integrated media strategies to executive stakeholders.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- Proven experience in media planning and media strategy within premium publishing, media, agency, or digital environments.
- Experience leading large, geographically distributed planning teams.
- Deep understanding of cross-platform media planning, including print, digital, social, video, audio, experiential, and emerging media.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience supporting enterprise sales organizations and high-value client partnerships.
- Expertise in audience measurement, media research, first-party data strategies, and campaign effectiveness.
- Experience building scalable planning processes and operational frameworks.
- Excellent executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to influence senior leaders internally and externally.
We offer:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401k plus a company match
- Uncapped leave
- When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
- Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
- Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programs
- Opportunity to purchase shares in Future with our Share Incentive Plan
