Director, Planning

PHD is a global communications planning and media buying agency network delivering smart strategic thinking and creative innovation for the world’s leading brands. A culture of thought-leadership, creativity, and innovation has grown the agency from a UK challenger to a global leader with over 6,000 employees in over 100 offices worldwide. The agency combines industry insight with creative minds to produce planning innovation and award-winning work.

About the role

This high-level position leads a team of passionate innovators focused on reinventing traditional media and establishing new ways of working. The role is pivotal in driving strategic media planning and fostering progressive relationships with clients and media partners. You will lead an integrated team within a flexible, fast-paced environment that values teamwork and creative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Lead and inspire a team of media planners to develop impactful, effective strategies
• Communicate clearly and collaborate with Strategy & Planning, Investment, Analytics, and Operations teams
• Design measurement plans rooted in empirical data to define success for clients and agency teams
• Develop and execute innovative media strategies that challenge conventional approaches
• Drive operational and investment recommendations and decisions
• Foster a culture of creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Contribute to industry recognition through award-winning work

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in strategic offline and online media planning
• Deep experience leading integrated teams in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Strong leadership and presentation skills with the ability to inspire and guide teams
• Expertise in media math, deep analysis, and data-driven decision-making
• Passion for client relationships and identifying future opportunities beyond immediate asks
• Experience developing innovative or custom media programs is a plus
• Commitment to actionable strategy, hands-on execution, and continuous growth

What you can expect

• Opportunities to grow both professionally and personally within a global agency
• Freedom to collaborate with over 4,000 colleagues across 80+ offices worldwide
• An environment that encourages bravery, experimentation, and creative thinking
• A workplace that values personal passions as much as professional contributions
• Mentorship and development toward future client business leadership roles

Pay

$90,000 - $215,000

Schedule

Minimum of three days per week in-office, with potential for increased in-office requirements over time.