Associate Director, Planning, Philippines
The Associate Director, Planning, Philippines, at WPP Media is a pivotal role within the Openmind team, a leading brand under WPP Media. This position involves overseeing strategic communication planning to meet client business objectives, ensuring the quality and timeliness of deliverables, and fostering strong relationships with clients and internal teams. WPP Media is an AI-driven media operating unit that integrates media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalization at scale.
Key responsibilities include leading the strategic communication planning process, supervising the team's output, managing day-to-day client requirements, mentoring junior team members, and collaborating with other departments to promote clients' interests. The role also involves participating in business development opportunities and providing comprehensive communication solutions for the agency and its clients.
Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in Advertising, Marketing, Business, or a related field, with 5-10 years of media or communications planning experience. Essential skills include excellent communication and negotiation abilities, strong analytical and numerical skills, a solid understanding of both digital and traditional media channels, and a passion for learning and embracing new challenges. Experience in digital planning is also required.
The compensation package includes a monthly salary ranging from PHP 210,000 to PHP 300,000, totaling an annual salary between PHP 2,520,000 and PHP 3,600,000. Additional benefits encompass competitive medical coverage, group retirement plans, vision and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.
WPP Media fosters an open environment built on trust and respect, where employees feel they belong and have opportunities to progress. The company promotes excellence through mentoring and talent development programs while maintaining an environment of fun and camaraderie. Employees are encouraged to leverage the extensive global WPP Media and WPP networks to pursue their passions, build professional connections, and stay at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.