WPP Media

AI-native global media services network

Digital Media Planner

Performance & Paid MarketingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeJohannesburg, South AfricaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A minimum of 3 years of work experience in a planning role.
Experience working at a media agency is preferred.
Knowledge of and a passion for digital media.
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, including Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience developing and implementing analysis and reporting strategies.
Project management ability to manage multiple projects across critical and fluctuating deadlines.
Strong communication and analytical skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
A strong understanding of the media landscape.
Understanding of business principles and good practice.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and executing comprehensive digital media strategies across various channels to meet client objectives.
Forecast and implement ad serving and brand safety to support campaign performance and protect brand reputation.
Collaborate with internal creative, analytics, and client service teams to ensure seamless campaign execution and alignment.
Analyze performance data, track campaign metrics, and provide data-driven recommendations for continuous optimization.
Monitor campaign performance against key performance indicators, identify areas for improvement, and implement optimization strategies to maximize return on investment.
Develop and deliver comprehensive campaign performance reports, using historical data and competitive research to identify insights and optimizations.
Monitor and manage budgets, ensuring proper allocation and tracking with media vendors.
Collaborate with the buying team to ensure accurate execution and handle budget adjustments as needed.
Oversee invoicing and reconciliation to maintain financial accuracy.
Ensure accurate reconciliation, invoicing and billing, and mapping data to the internal media campaign management platform.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with new or emerging media is a plus.

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. 

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

Planning:

Assist in planning and executing comprehensive digital media strategies across various channels to meet client objectives.
Forecast and implement ad serving and brand safety to ensure effective campaign performance and protecting brand reputation.
Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., creative, analytics, client service) to ensure seamless campaign execution and alignment.

Compliance & Performance Analysis:

Analyze performance data, track campaign metrics, and offer data-driven recommendations for continuous optimization.
Continuously monitor campaign performance against KPIs, identify areas for improvement, and implement optimization strategies to maximize ROI.
Develop and deliver comprehensive campaign performance reports and use historical data and competitive research to identify insights and optimizations.

Budget & Implementation Management:

Monitor and manage budgets, ensuring proper allocation and tracking with media vendors.
Collaborate with the buying team to guarantee zero-error execution and handle budget adjustments as needed.
Oversee invoicing and reconciliation to maintain financial accuracy.
Ensure accurate reconciliation, invoicing/billing, and mapping data to our internal media campaign management platform.

The Ideal Candidate

Minimum 3 years’ work experience in a planning role.
Experience working at a Media Agency preferable.
Knowledge along with a passion for digital.
Intermediate MS Office skills including Excel and PowerPoint
Experience in developing and implementing analysis and reporting strategies
Project management; ability to manage multiple projects across critical yet often fluctuating deadlines
Experience with new / emerging media, a plus
Result-oriented with strong communication and analytical skills.
Ability to work within a fast-paced deadline driven environment.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong understanding of the media landscape.
Understands business principles and good practice.

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About the Company

WPP Media

AI-native global media services network

WPP Media is a global media services arm that manages more than $60 billion in annual advertising investments for leading brands. It operates across a network of established agencies (Mindshare, Wavemaker, EssenceMediacom) and combines media planning, data, production, and commerce through its proprietary WPP Open platform. Its Open Intelligence data model uses real-time behavioral signals to drive predictive, faster, and smarter marketing campaigns. The company positions itself as an AI-native media collective, consolidating capabilities under a single technology stack to improve efficiency and scale for advertisers. Its goal is to help clients buy and optimize media more effectively by leveraging integrated data, advanced analytics, and automated execution at scale.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: New York City, New York
Founded: 2003

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