WPP Media | Senior Planner (EM) Japan
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Role Overview
- The Senior Planner supports the development and execution of data-driven media strategies for key global clients. This role balances strategic thinking, performance management, and financial oversight to ensure campaigns are delivered effectively and meet client objectives.
- You will work closely with internal teams and clients to translate insights into practical media recommendations while maintaining strong operational discipline.
Key Responsibilities
1. Media Planning & Execution
- Develop channel-specific media tactics across YouTube, Meta, TikTok, LINE, and OTT based on campaign data and market insights.
- Build detailed media plans aligned to approved strategies and client KPIs.
- Collaborate with Activation teams to ensure accurate briefings, smooth setup, and timely launches.
- Support coordination with the Investment team for OTT planning and execution.
2. Performance Monitoring & Reporting
- Analyze campaign performance and identify optimization opportunities.
- Prepare and deliver bi-weekly reports with clear insights and actionable recommendations.
- Contribute to End-of-Campaign reports, highlighting key results and learnings.
- Support ongoing testing and learning agendas across channels.
3. Budget Management & Accuracy
- Track monthly media budgets and monitor pacing to ensure alignment with approved plans.
- Maintain GST tracking and provide commentary on variances when needed.
- Ensure alignment between planned spend and invoicing in coordination with finance.
- Support accurate input into systems such as Salesforce.
4. Client & Team Collaboration
- Manage day-to-day communication with clients via email and Slack.
- Support weekly WIP meetings by preparing updates and maintaining trackers.
- Respond to requests from local and global stakeholders in a timely manner.
- Work collaboratively with junior team members and provide guidance where appropriate.
5. Process & Operational Support
- Follow established planning and financial processes to ensure consistency and compliance.
- Identify small process improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy.
Required Experience & Skills
- 3–5 years of experience in digital media planning or performance marketing, ideally within an agency.
- Hands-on experience across key platforms including YouTube, Meta, TikTok, LINE, and OTT.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and extract meaningful insights.
- Comfortable presenting performance updates to clients.
- Solid budget tracking experience with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines effectively.
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with media reporting tools.
Preferred
- Experience working with regional or global clients.
- Familiarity with Salesforce or similar financial systems.
- Bilingual (Japanese and English) preferred.
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