Media Planner

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Media Planner
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Media Planner
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WPP Media .


About WPP Media
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.


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
Role
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.


About EssenceMediacom: A Leading WPP Media Brand
A Leading WPP Media Brand, EssenceMediacom is a new breed of media agency.

Grounded in analytics & insights and powered by data & technology, we believe in the power of media and creative to drive breakthroughs for the world’s best brands.

We help clients understand the modern marketing paradox and discover the breakthroughs brands need to win with their consumers.

We are designed for the new communications economy — built on data & technology, built for people & algorithms, built around diverse schools of thought, built to test & learn at scale, and, crucially, built to evolve.


Role Summary And Impact
This role will directly contribute to regional growth in APAC, aligning with our global strategy of innovation and excellence.

With 12,000+ employees spanning 16 culturally diverse markets, we thrive on the strength of local expertise, unified by a global vision, to deliver impactful solutions for our clients.


As a Senior Executive on the SK-II team at EssenceMediacom, you will play a pivotal role in driving precision media planning, seamless client servicing, and efficient operational management across our flagship beauty brand’s CAM business.


Responsibilities
Media Planning, Strategy & Insights Development
Support development of integrated media strategies across digital and offline platforms for SK-II in Southeast Asia Markets
Translate campaign briefs into tactical media plans aligned with brand goals and KPIs.
Manage and own day-to-day planning tasks including media plan building, budget management, competitive reviews, and performance reporting.


Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Search, Social, Operations etc.) and regional/global stakeholders to ensure best-in-class execution, reporting.


Contribute to creative media storytelling and presentations for internal and client meetings.


Proactively explore owned and external data sources or platforms (GA4, search trends, platform dashboards) to inform campaign design and optimize in-flight performance.


Identify audience behaviours, content consumption patterns, and category/competitor movements to shape future planning.


Partner with the Manager to evolve test-and-learn frameworks and derive learnings from media innovation pilots.


Stay current on media innovation and consumer trends in beauty, skincare, and luxury across Southeast Asia, Korea, and the US.


Support annual planning cycles by consolidating market intelligence and performance benchmarks.


Client Servicing & Stakeholder Management
Serve as a point-of-contact for local market teams, proactively addressing questions, timeline needs, and escalations.


Maintain a clear documentation trail of decisions, feedback, and changes to plans for transparency.


Prepare and deliver post-campaign performance reviews, supporting the Manager in insight development.


Operational & Billing Support (20%)
Oversee billing documentation, including PO management, invoicing, and monthly reconciliations across CAM and US markets.


Partner with the commercial and finance teams to ensure timely, error-free reporting and documentation.


Maintain accurate budget trackers and assist in reporting to regional finance stakeholders.


Team Elevation & Growth Enablement
With the Manager transitioning to an elevated role, you’ll be expected to increase independence in project ownership over time.


Step up in select internal and external meetings when the Manager is unavailable.


Help onboard new joiners or interns as the team scales further.


Skills And Experience
2–3 years of experience in media planning, ideally within a regional or multinational agency setup.


Demonstrated experience in working on FMCG or beauty brands is preferred.


Strong analytical skills with ability to extract insights from media performance data.


Excellent attention to detail and project management capabilities.


Comfort with media tools such as Meta/Google dashboards, Proficiency in using Powerpoint, Excel.


Proactive communicator with strong interpersonal skills—able to manage multiple stakeholders and timelines.


Energetic, collaborative, and driven by curiosity and excellence.


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 particular 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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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
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