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Media Planning & Operations Manager


Company : The Economist


Location : London, England


Created : 2025-08-09


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for theMedia Planning & Operations Managerrole atThe Economist 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theMedia Planning & Operations Managerrole atThe Economist Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Who We AreWe are an organisation that exists to drive progress. That's the “red thread” that connects everyone at The Economist Group (TEG). Our businesses share a devotion to innovation, independence and rigour in their fields of expertise. We empower people to understand and tackle the critical challenges and changes facing the world. Our analytical rigour, global expertise and evidence-based insights enable individuals and organisations to make sense of these shifts and chart a course through them. Who We AreWe are an organisation that exists to drive progress. That's the “red thread” that connects everyone at The Economist Group (TEG). Our businesses share a devotion to innovation, independence and rigour in their fields of expertise. We empower people to understand and tackle the critical challenges and changes facing the world. Our analytical rigour, global expertise and evidence-based insights enable individuals and organisations to make sense of these shifts and chart a course through them.We deliver analysis and insights in many formats to subscribers and clients in 170 countries through our four businesses,The Economist,Economist Impact, Economist Intelligence and Economist Education, which uphold our global reputation for excellence and integrity.The roleThe role of a Media Planning and Operations manager is to create, deliver and optimise commercial campaigns for partnership or media only clients. You will be the first point of contact for sales or partnership activation teams to create KPI relevant commercial media opportunities utilising your expert knowledge of The Economist Impact’s digital portfolio (including but not limited to, Display, Audio, Video and Social commercial messaging platforms/products), as well as the set up, optimisation and successful delivery of these campaigns.Key Responsibilities IncludeAct as an expert in all Economist Impact commercial products (print, digital, online, apps, films, social) to effectively guide the sales team to conceive media plans customized to each client Completing RFP responses by submitting the information required by client/agency according to our recommendations and their evaluation criteria in a timely manner. This can include filling out agency spreadsheets with inventory, rates, targeting, product descriptions, flight information and creative specs Once confirmed, ensure campaigns are correctly inputted and reserved within relevant delivery systems (including but not limited to Operative One, Google Ad Manager, DV360, Acast and Passendo) to prevent possible clashes and/or loss of revenue due to oversold/undersold inventory opportunities Co-ordinate the booking and launch of social media amplification campaigns with the social planning and operations team Once live, monitor all assigned campaigns for delivery and optimisation, with a focus on preventing revenue loss or slippage due to under-delivery Provide Sales and/or partnership activation with campaign delivery results and benchmarks for end of campaign reporting/feedbackWho You AreExperience within commercial digital media A firm understanding of media and the advertising landscape (print, online, audio, video, apps, social) Experience in building media plans and working knowledge of media concepts, terminology and media math Familiarity around KPIs, industry benchmarks, and how best to achieve those success metrics Experience working with multiple ad serving technologies to deliver, optimise and reconcile digital campaigns Demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage multiple time-sensitive requests Effective time management and organisational skills, as well as strong attention to detail Ability to work with, and understand specific market nuances within international markets Strong communication and interpersonal skillsSystems ExperienceGoogle Ad Manager (Essential) G-suite tools (Essential) Excel (Essential) Operative One (Desired) Passendo (Desired) DV360 (Desired) Oracle Systems (Desired) Permutive (Desired)BenefitsWhat we offerWe offer excellent benefits including an incentive programme, generous annual and parental leave policies, volunteering days and well-being support throughout the year, as well as free access to all Economist content. Country specific benefits are also offered.Our ValuesOur values are a collective set of beliefs and behaviours that strengthen The Economist Group's purpose and demonstrate where we want to be as an organisation. They reflect on our mission to pursue progress for individuals, organisations and the world.IndependenceWe are not bound to any party or interest and encourage exploration and free-thinking. We champion freedom, both within our organisation and around the world.IntegrityWe are bold in our efforts to uncover the truth and stand up for what we believe in. We inspire trust through our rigour, fact-checking and transparency.ExcellenceWe aspire to the highest standards in all we do. We are ambitious and inquisitive in our pursuit of continuous progress and innovation.InclusivityWe value diversity in thought and background and encourage healthy debate with a breadth of perspectives. 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