OpenDoor I Planning Director– Job Description
PURPOSE The purpose of this document is to help prospective team members better understand the role and responsibilities with the position of Planning Director at OpenDoor, WPP's bespoke global operating model for Amazon.
ABOUT WPP & OPENDOOR At WPP, we're constantly reinventing the future of creativity on an ever-broader canvas, bringing together unrivalled talent, resources and skills to provide an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce and technology.
OpenDoor is a unique integration of the best of WPP and Amazon – building on their respective strengths and visions.
Whether at WPP or at Amazon, every project is an OpenDoor on new possibilities.
Anything and everything can be an opportunity for our people to drive impact – for them to innovate, learn, thrive, and occasionally fail too.
OpenDoor's values are built from Amazon's own 16 Leadership Principles, and WPP's core values of Open, Optimistic and Extraordinary.
ABOUT THE ROLE We are searching for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our OpenDoor team as a Planning Director.
This is a full-time position based in London.
The role will report to the regional strategy lead and will manage a team of 3+.
This role plays a crucial part in supporting WPPs mission to deliver consistency, delivery excellence and best in class service for Amazon in every country across its diverse businesses, including XCM, Prime Video, and RMI.
RESPONSIBILITIES Media planning: Develop an advanced understanding of media channels, channel ecosystems and planning best practices.Start to translate strategic approach into planning practices for specific client briefs and pitches.Have an advanced understanding of the Purchase Journey thinking and planning philosophy across all client work.Have an expert overview of the media market landscape, trends and start to build media owner relationships.Campaign management & effective communication: Oversee campaign management, ensuring quality control and output is of the highest standard.Build and maintain client and agency relationships at a mid-senior level.Comms planning and storytelling: Lead multi-market comms strategies with the comms planning team.Own planning presentations and narratives.Collaborate with WPP (media and beyond) and Amazon team members to ensure seamless campaign delivery.QUALIFICATIONS Comfortable presenting both directly from platform and developing a story from data.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment whilst maintaining a partnership focus throughout.Strong knowledge of the entertainment sector/industry.BENEFITS OF OPENDOOR Unparalleled Access: Gain direct experience working with one of the worlds most innovative and influential companies.Mentorship & Training: Receive guidance from experienced professionals at both WPP and Amazon.Global Impact: Be part of a team that is shaping the future of marketing on a global scale.HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and cover letter to the talent team.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
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