Account Director – Media Planning (3-Month Contract)
We’re working with an independent media agency looking for an experienced Account Director to join on an initial 3-month contract from early June.
This is a client-facing role leading integrated planning and campaign delivery across a mix of brand and performance accounts. The work spans both traditional and digital channels, with a particular focus on cross-channel planning and offline media.
The successful candidate will oversee campaign delivery end-to-end, build strong stakeholder relationships, and collaborate closely with specialist teams to deliver high-quality media solutions. You’ll also support and mentor junior team members while partnering with senior leadership across the business.
Key responsibilities:
• Lead planning and delivery across integrated media campaigns
• Build trusted client relationships and provide strategic guidance
• Translate client briefs into actionable media recommendations
• Oversee campaign performance, reporting and measurement frameworks
• Work collaboratively with internal specialists across offline and digital
• Support development of junior team members
• Ensure projects are delivered smoothly, on time and to budget
What we’re looking for:
• 5+ years’ agency experience within media planning/buying – must have offline planning
• Strong understanding of both traditional and digital media channels
• Experience across brand and performance campaigns
• Confident managing senior stakeholders and presenting to clients
• Commercially aware, organised and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced agency environment
• Strong communication and deck-writing skills
Details:
• Initial 3-month contract
• London hybrid working (3 days in office)
• Day rate equivalent circa £350–£370/day or FTC equivalent up to £65k
• Start date: Early June
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