Planning Manager

Company Description

 

We help brands make BOLD MOVES

 

Nowadays, brands want rapid, spectacular growth and they expect media to deliver it.

 

Clients used to give us media briefs that said “deliver 80% awareness” or “give me an impactful Christmas campaign.”

 

Now we hear

 

“Take me from 4th to 1st in my category”

 

“Help me grow 10% in a market declining 10%”

 

“Make me the most loved brand in my industry”

 

These are huge asks of media, that can’t be met through tweaking the media plan of two years ago.

 

Decades of advertising research prove that without a big change, large brands stay large and small brands stay small.

 

This is why Zenith help brands make BOLD MOVES.

 

Bold moves are big, brave changes to media strategy, delivering more impact for brands and more value for consumers.

 

Bold moves are backed up with a solid forecast – they are a better path to growth.

 

Bold moves build a partnership – we believe in this approach so much we link our growth to your success.

 

Bold Moves bring bigger ROI

 

This approach works for our clients, our people and consumers – it’s why we are recognised as the UK’s best media agency.

 

Our CommitmentAt Zenith UK, we believe that fostering an inclusive culture where all talent can thrive makes our company stronger. It enables a greater idea exchange, which fosters innovation and creativity, and enriches our perspective.We are committed to Publicis Groupe’s wide variety of talent engagement and inclusion programming, and encourage our people to take an active role in continuing to drive positive change within our agency.   

Job Description

We are hiring a Planning Manager to join Publicis Next and help shape standout entertainment campaigns for Sky and NOW. This is a brilliant opportunity to work across premium TV, streaming and theatrical releases, bringing culturally relevant stories to audiences across the UK and beyond. You’ll be part of a collaborative planning team that blends audience insight, media expertise and creative thinking to deliver work that makes an impact. If you enjoy turning ambitious client briefs into thoughtful, effective media plans, this is a role where your craft can really come to life.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of audience-led media plans that support client objectives and campaign goals.
• Translate client briefs into clear, integrated planning responses across entertainment campaigns.
• Own the day-to-day delivery of campaigns, keeping work on track across timelines, budgets and performance expectations.
• Build trusted relationships with day-to-day clients, acting as a reliable partner and clear point of contact.
• Work closely with planning, strategy, activation, investment and data specialists to bring campaigns together effectively.
• Use insight, performance learning and category knowledge to identify improvements and proactive media opportunities.
• Support and guide executives in the team, helping create a positive culture where people can learn, contribute and do strong work.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and managing media strategies across channels such as digital, TV, OOH or other relevant media.
• Confidence managing client relationships and turning business needs into clear planning actions.
• Strong campaign management skills, with the ability to coordinate work from brief through to delivery and evaluation.
• A thoughtful analytical approach, with experience using media tools and performance data to shape recommendations.
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work well across internal teams, partner agencies and suppliers.
• Comfortable managing budgets, purchase orders and financial accuracy with care and attention to detail.
• An interest in entertainment, culture and media trends, with curiosity about how great content connects with audiences.

Additional Information

Zenith UK offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. You’ll also have access to a range of additional initiatives, including:

 

📖 Please check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).

 

Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week.

 

At Zenith UK, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. 

 

We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. We’ll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application.

 

Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change - building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included.

 

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