Senior Planner

  • Full-time

Company Description

We are a new, global media network that launched in Spring 2015. 

Blue 449 is one of the 4 agency brands of Publicis Media and is growing rapidly. 

Globally we now work with brands such as Puma, BASF and Ferraro. In addition, the 2016 UK Asda win has helped cement our position in the top 10 UK agency brands. 

http://www.blue449.com/ 

Analogue business models have been shattered by the new digital economy. New methods are needed. Today, a media agency must think flexibly, learn fast, respond swiftly, collaborate widely, nurture technology, amplify ideas, read data and operate at the very heart of businesses. It must sit at the intersection of data and ideas. There is a parallel for this in technology. It’s called open source. 

Open source is a philosophy born in the world of software development that has since been applied to other fields. The core principle is that the source code of software programs be made publically available for adaptation, modification and development. It is an approach to work that is decentralised, people-focused and full of possibility. Open source has influenced the world’s most innovative businesses, from the sharing economy of Airbnb to the crowdfunding finance of Zopa to access-driven entertainment platforms like Spotify. 

Its methods have greatly influenced us and we believe that open source behaviours not only make sense for a media agency, they are what are needed for a modern media agency to excel. Which is why we call ourselves ‘the open source media agency’

We have many long-standing client relationships and an enviably strong client retention record. Our clients value us for our honesty, openness and willingness to collaborate, as well as our rich understanding of their businesses. Our work both prioritises the proven and is driven by a hunger for invention.

Job Description

The Role

A crucial member of the planning team who, alongside the Account Manager, will frequently be the regular day-to-day contact with cross agency teams as well as clients. This person is responsible for much of the ongoing management of campaign activation, budgets and quality control for media schedules received from investment teams.

Externally facing, the Senior Planner should represent the Blue 449 culture and collaborative ‘Open Source’ proposition at all times whether dealing with clients, media owners or other agencies.

·       The Senior Planner should possess a clear understanding of the media marketplace, and a good working knowledge of all media channels, including programmatic (although they may not be involved with all media on a regular basis)

·       Be competent and confident in the planning and curation of cost efficient media plans which align with the overall brand strategy

·       Be highly articulate and must have the skills to enable them to assess the contribution of one medium from another

·       Able to efficiently manage deadlines, prioritise tasks and manage their own workload, as well as contributing to the management of the Planner and Graduate Planner

·       Consistently demonstrate proactivity and initiative

·       Have a good degree of financial aptitude to ensure accurate client budgeting, accounting & reporting

·       Be an ideas person, excited to brainstorm new approaches and solutions for clients.

·       Enjoy collaboration and working on a fast-paced account

·       Be able to assist and contribute towards any new business initiatives, as directed by their GAD/BD

 

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate

·       Have media planning experience (within an agency)

·       Be an existing Planner / Account Executive looking to take a step up

·       Experience of mentoring and training Graduates/Planners

·       Have worked on a retail or large fast paced account

·       Have great attention to detail

Additional Information

Other things to know

Culture:

Collaboration is at the core of our agency philosophy. Although we offer an agile working environment with no fixed seating, everyone who works on the Dixons Carphone planning team sits together. We’re one of the largest teams in the agency which creates a lively team dynamic. 

The move to our new offices in White City has given us a host of new restaurants and pubs to explore, as well as the shops at Westfield (with a staff discount at many of these). 

Flexible working was implemented alongside the move to better accommodate the needs of our people and our business, meaning that you’re able to work where you need to and structure a working day that suits your individual needs.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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