Planning Executive

The planning team are our clientsu2019 key contacts; we are confident on all aspects of the media strategy & media planning. As marketplace & media experts, we own the process & media plans from curation to execution & analysis, and must constantly think as the client does, and with a growth mind-set.ResponsibilitiesSupport the team (in particular the Account Manager) with tasks e.g. maintaining the Media Plan and the finance tracker.Research audience trends and media behaviour to help inform media plan recommendations.Analysis of competitor spend information, and reviewing competitor adverts to share with the clients.Communication with Media Buying teams.Build relationships with media owner sales teams, to spot new opportunities relevant for our clients.The ClientsSpotify: Spotify has transformed the way people experience music. They are the worldu2019s most popular audio streaming subscription service with a community of more than 515 million Monthly Active Users. Spotify is
more than a platform, it is a dynamic culture brand that brings creators and users together to discover and express themselves through audio. As an exciting new client, our Planning team will look for innovative opportunities to support Spotify take on new avenues such as audiobooks, live music, and video.Zoopla: The 2nd biggest online property portal in the UK, they have big ambitions to become the first-choice for first time buyers and Homeowners looking to move home. Zoopla have a large amount of insight on the property market, and house prices in the UK. As a Planning team, we look at how we can use this insight to inform our media plan.

What are we looking for?An ambitious, self-starting individual who can work autonomously on projects if needed, but also enjoys working within a team with a strong, collaborative working ethos.Strong written and oral communication skills Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage a diverse workloadStrong presentation skillsSolid working knowledge of PowerPoint and ExcelExcellent attention to detail

We help brands make BOLD MOVESNowadays, brands want rapid, spectacular growth and they expect media to deliver it.Clients used to give us media briefs that said u201cdeliver 80% awarenessu201d or u201cgive me an impactful Christmas campaign.u201dNow we hearu201cTake me from 4th to 1st in my categoryu201du201cHelp me grow 10% in a market declining 10%u201du201cMake me the most loved brand in my industryu201dThese are huge asks of media, that canu2019t be met through tweaking the media plan of two years ago.Decades of advertising research prove that without a big change, large brands stay large and small brands stay small.This is why Zenith help brands make BOLD MOVES.Bold moves are big, brave changes to media strategy, delivering more impact for brands and more value for consumers.Bold moves are backed up with a solid forecast u2013 they are a better path to growth.Bold moves build a partnership u2013 we believe in this approach so much we link our growth to your success.Bold Moves
bring bigger ROIThis approach works for our clients, our people and consumers u2013 itu2019s why we are recognised as the UKu2019s best media agency.Our CommitmentnAt Zenith UK, we believe that fostering an inclusive culture where all talent can thrive makes our company stronger. It enables a greater idea exchange, which fosters innovation and creativity, and enriches our perspective. We are committed to Publicis Groupeu2019s wide variety of talent engagement and inclusion programming, and encourage our people to take an active role in continuing to drive positive change within our agency., Zenith UK has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer;WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes
membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week. We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.#LI-Hybrid