Associate Director, Publishing

About the role

The Associate Director is responsible for the delivery of PRFs across accounts, ensuring financial and administrative processes are managed with accuracy. This role involves building strong client relationships, acting as a senior day-to-day contact, and managing team performance, development, and wellbeing. The position focuses on driving strategic thinking and operational excellence within media campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned teams and implement media campaigns from start to completion.
• Develop media plans in collaboration with commerce, client, and investment teams to meet business objectives.
• Provide guidance on identifying client needs and interpreting planning data to demonstrate value.
• Oversee team workloads, prioritize resources, and support the development of team members.
• Ensure the implementation of best operational practices and identify opportunities for output improvement.

Required skills

• Media Management
• Campaign Management
• Media Investment Planning
• Team Management
• Strategic Planning

Nice to have

• Print media experience

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Group retirement plans
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Partner discounts
• Mental health awareness days

About the Company

WPP Media is an AI-driven media operating unit that brings together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. As part of WPP, the company provides clients with insights into their media investments through the WPP Open platform.