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We are looking for a Media Planning Director to join us at PHD to support our award-winning work on one of the world's biggest advertisers, VWG.

Planning is a huge part of PHD's DNA, and the successful applicant will be leading the media planning work on two of the most premium brands within VWG's portfolio, Audi and Porsche. You'll be working alongside an experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team with the remit to drive best-in-class media planning, challenge the status quo and deliver innovative media plans that deliver competitive advantage to our clients.

This role is ideal for a media planner with strong craft skills, who leads by example, who isn't satisfied with average and who is ready to push the art of the possible in the media space. You'll have an innate curiosity and a willingness to share ideas, thoughts, and insights with your team and clients alike, and will demonstrate a genuine passion for media planning and the brands you work on. Here at PHD you have the permission to do just that!

You will also have an opportunity to be part of PHD's inclusive culture, an open space where you can bring your true self to work and where opinions and ideas are listened to and there is scope to do things differently.
* This role is ideal for a media planner with strong craft skills, who leads by example, who isn't satisfied with average and who is ready to push the art of the possible in the media space. * You'll have an innate curiosity and a willingness to share ideas, thoughts, and insights with your team and clients alike, and will demonstrate a genuine passion for media planning and the brands you work on. * You have deep understanding of traditional and digital media and the confidence to effectively brief and interrogate media responses from internal investment teams and external media partners. * You are able to develop and implement effective media strategies that align with client objectives using strong analytical and problem-solving skills to inform strategic decisions. You have an in-depth knowledge of evolving media landscapes, including emerging technologies and platforms along with expertise in media planning and buying. * You are proficient at developing comprehensive and innovative media strategies to align media plans with client business objectives and market conditions and leveraging market research and audience data to inform media strategies. * You delegate effectively to empower your team, ensuring the right people are focused on the right tasks to deliver high-quality work at pace. * You stay informed about emerging technologies, including AI and are open to exploring how automation and AI tools can enhance creativity, performance and efficiency in media. * You have experience managing the operational output of more junior members of the team as well as supporting their ongoing personal and professional development.