Media Manager

Media Manager – Client Side – Established Brand – London

This company are looking for a proactive, detail-driven Media Manager to join and take a lead on media planning and strategy. There is also some direct buying. You’ll collaborate across creative and media teams to deliver high-quality, integrated work. While supported by the Head of Media, you’ll be expected to operate autonomously, manage multiple projects, and build strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and global teams.

This role sits alongside another Media Manager, working on different parts of the business but partnering closely on briefs and overall output.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day account management and client communication with minimal senior oversight.
• Connect creative and media teams to ensure cohesive planning and delivery.
• Take a leading on media planning and strategy ensuring creativity and staying up to date with the latest innovations.
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients and cross-agency partners.
• Coordinate with European and Global offices as needed.
• Brief agency partners, prepare templates, and arrange client meetings.
• Take accurate meeting notes and maintain status documentation.
• Uphold GDPR compliance (training provided).
• Organise meetings, manage schedules, and support monthly finance tasks (invoice checks, PO tracking, reconciliations).

About You

• Strong communicator (written and verbal) and confident in client-facing situations.
• Media planning experience from within a media agency. There is a small amount of direct buying.
• Solid knowledge of the media landscape with strong digital expertise.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong problem-solver with excellent project management capabilities.
• Able to work, juggle multiple tasks, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous agency experience is highly advantageous.
• Positive, enthusiastic team player willing to work in-office and attend client sessions.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Advertising, and Strategy/Planning

Industries

• Advertising Services, Marketing Services, and Technology, Information and Media

London, England, United Kingdom