About the role
Lead complex assignments in direct publisher investment and negotiated media delivery. The Senior Media Planner (Direct IO) works across client, commercial and technical teams to translate agreed priorities into accountable delivery.
Your responsibilities
- Assess publisher proposals against audience, cost and brand requirements.
- Coordinate insertion orders, pacing, reconciliation and make-good discussions.
- Document measurement requirements and present investment recommendations.
- Guide colleagues, review complex work and improve documented delivery standards.
- Adapt the delivery plan to the relevant market, audience and commercial context.
What you bring
- 5+ years of relevant professional experience, with practical depth in direct media buying, publisher relationships and insertion-order management.
- A portfolio or practical examples showing clear decisions, execution and measured outcomes.
- Strong analytical judgement, clear written English and confident stakeholder communication.
- An understanding of data handling, platform requirements and the limits of reported performance.
How we work
We value clear communication, independent judgement and shared accountability. This role works across functions, with agreed priorities, documented decisions and regular review of what is—and is not—working.
A considered application process
Assessments should focus on the skills relevant to the role. Candidates can describe any practical adjustments needed for the proposed interview process without sharing medical details.
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