Job description
We are looking for a Communications Planning Manager to join our team in Edinburgh. We are looking for a client confident individual who is able to hit the ground running. The role includes senior client contact, where you will support the Business Director in delivering exceptional media solutions. The role includes independently leading accounts in the team, managing junior members of the team in the process. The role therefore
requires someone who is able to articulate ideas and thoughts in an effective and concise manner; and who is able to construct informed recommendations and deliver them with confidence.
You’ll be able to manage large accounts including taking a holistic view of
portfolio brands and managing multiple stakeholders simultaneously. You will be a passionate and enthusiastic person who loves working in an agency and media planning role. You will be a self-starter, happy to take the initiative and be comfortable coming up with new ideas / approaches to solve client and agency challenges.
You will have a good understanding of digital media channels and the role they play in getting to client outcomes, as well as a solid understanding of broadcast channels, including AV and OOH. You will love building relationships, both with the clients you work with and fellow agency colleagues. You will have gained prior experience in your career so
far working on fast paced accounts that require speed of thought and action.
requires someone who is able to articulate ideas and thoughts in an effective and concise manner; and who is able to construct informed recommendations and deliver them with confidence.
You’ll be able to manage large accounts including taking a holistic view of
portfolio brands and managing multiple stakeholders simultaneously. You will be a passionate and enthusiastic person who loves working in an agency and media planning role. You will be a self-starter, happy to take the initiative and be comfortable coming up with new ideas / approaches to solve client and agency challenges.
You will have a good understanding of digital media channels and the role they play in getting to client outcomes, as well as a solid understanding of broadcast channels, including AV and OOH. You will love building relationships, both with the clients you work with and fellow agency colleagues. You will have gained prior experience in your career so
far working on fast paced accounts that require speed of thought and action.
The Package
As well as salary, you’ll be part of a profit-linked company bonus scheme that has paid out at least 2 weeks salary in each of the last 10 years. Other benefits include:
• Pension (after 3 months’ service, with the company matching your contribution, resulting in 10% of your basic salary being saved into the Pension scheme)
• 33 days holiday inclusive of flexible Public Holidays & the seasonal office closure (pro rata if part time)
• Enhanced parental leave
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Private medical insurance (opt-in) plus Vitality Wellbeing at Work for all
• Fruit, snacks and great coffee
• Long service awards and a great social programme
• Pension (after 3 months’ service, with the company matching your contribution, resulting in 10% of your basic salary being saved into the Pension scheme)
• 33 days holiday inclusive of flexible Public Holidays & the seasonal office closure (pro rata if part time)
• Enhanced parental leave
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Private medical insurance (opt-in) plus Vitality Wellbeing at Work for all
• Fruit, snacks and great coffee
• Long service awards and a great social programme
The Agency
Republic of Media
At Republic of Media we’re Freethinkers – working with clients for the past 12 years to deliver media effectiveness and manage transformation. Born in the digital age, we are one of the fastest growing media agencies in the UK. With offices in Manchester and Edinburgh, Republic of Media is an agency with an emphasis on creativity combined with commercial focus. We specialise in communication planning, media buying, brand building, digital media and
innovation.
We plan and buy advertising space on behalf of clients such as bet365, The Scottish Government, Magners Cider, Whyte & Mackay, Highland Spring, Scotrail, Landsec and many others. We are a talented and fast-growing team of 72 people.
innovation.
We plan and buy advertising space on behalf of clients such as bet365, The Scottish Government, Magners Cider, Whyte & Mackay, Highland Spring, Scotrail, Landsec and many others. We are a talented and fast-growing team of 72 people.