Job Detail

Media Planning Manager

• Field: Media
• Deadline: 2026-01-20 12:01
• Manchester, Greater Manchester

Would you like to join an insight-led agency working with some of the UK's most recognisable retail, destination, and leisure brands? This growing business blends creativity with commercial thinking to deliver impactful, multi-channel campaigns.

As the Media Planning Manager, you'll be part of a collaborative and supportive agency offering the opportunity to work on high-profile offline media campaigns while contributing to wider integrated/digital campaigns and projects across the business.

The Role:

Negotiate and purchase advertising space across TV, radio, print, and OOH
Deliver branding campaigns that align with media plans, audience insight, and client objectives
Build strong relationships with media owners to secure competitive rates and added value
Manage budgets, timelines, and performance forecasts
Work closely with senior team members on multi-channel media strategies
Monitor campaign delivery and produce clear, insightful reporting
Stay on top of industry trends and new offline media opportunities
Option to support integrated and digital media activity where relevantThe Candidate:

2+ years' experience in traditional media planning or buying (agency experience preferred)
Strong understanding of TV, radio, OOH, and print media
Ability to interpret audience data and turn insights into smart media buys
Confident negotiator with strong supplier-management skills
Highly organised with excellent time-management abilities
Bonus: basic digital media knowledge or a willingness to learnWe Are Aspire Ltd are a Commited employer