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Group Head Planning

Jakarta, Indonesia

About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

  • Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
  • Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
  • Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

Reporting of the role
This role primarily reports to the Partner Connection/Client Lead
Best things about the job:
  1. A learning environment with mentorship from within WPP Media
  2. Opportunities to work across local and international client and agency teams
  3. You will always be the at the front line in getting and implementation of the latest insight, trend and new media innovation and technology
  4. On top of continuing excellence delivery in traditional media, also huge focus on growing the integration with digital planning product including performance or e-commerce, search and content also included.
 
Measures of success –
In three months, you would have:
  •  Adapted and bonded with the internal team across the agency
  •  Understood past work and plans to the best of your ability within the category/brand that you will handle
  •  Understood category and brands objectives and the challenges
  •  Gained initial client trust and comfort level to drive their business
In six months, you would have:
  •  Drive strategic integrated media plans –including conventional, digital and performance based campaigns
  •  Search and Content will also be part of your development and excellence delivery to clients
  •  Shown significant signs of growth potential within Mindshare
  •  Work with internal and external partners to create best in class media strategies and tactical plans
  •  Integrated effectively and in good manner with clients, teams, vendors and partners

In 12 months, you would have:
  •  Grown existing client businesses
  •  Comfortable to drive strategic & tactical innovation across media platforms
 
Responsibilities of the role:
Besides planning, overseeing, and driving operational needs of your clients; you would also be in-charge of being a media consultant to the clients by advising, guiding and shaping your clients’ media work specific to the categories/brands you are handled. While growing existing business will be key, you may also be required to assist your senior teams in new business development initiatives, strategic projects and plans requires to drive the business and internal excellence.
 
What you will need:
  •  Under graduate degree in communication, media or business management is a plus (Post-graduate/masters preferred)
  •  At least 5 years of working experience that requires strong analytical and strategic thinking leadership and team management. Creative capability is a plus.
  •  Open minded attitude to accept and embrace agile changes, learning new things, and seeking solutions and improvement
  •  Experience in - but not limited only to - digital media or marketing/brand management is preferred (or a role that covers above knowledge areas)
  •  Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and English (both written and spoken)
  •  As to understand and able to operate Nielsen tools is important, but what we prefer to see is how you use the relevant data for your clients.
  •  Understand marketing and consumer journey and insights terms and how to implement them
  •  Independent in ways of working.
  •  Ability to lead and be a team player
  •  Discipline and have a good time management skill.
  •  Candidate should be able to present thoughts, plans and ideas in a clear and succinct manner (on a PowerPoint, Excel, or otherwise)

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.  

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

 

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