Global VP of Media Planning

About the role

We oversee the global media planning function across our Commercial Solutions organization. Reporting into the SVP, Creative UK, you will manage a team of 20 media planners based in London and New York.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the global media planning function across London and New York to establish a unified, insight-based planning approach
• Develop strategic media recommendations for high-value client opportunities, global partnerships, and complex integrated campaigns
• Partner with Sales, Creative Strategy, and Ad Operations to deliver compelling proposals and ensure successful campaign execution
• Manage and mentor a high-performing team of 20 media planners, establishing clear career pathways and performance processes
• Standardize planning methodologies, tools, and best practices globally while adopting new planning technologies and AI-enabled workflows
• Act as the senior media planning advisor for key global clients, presenting integrated media strategies to executive stakeholders

Requirements

• Proven experience in media planning and media strategy within premium publishing, media, agency, or digital environments
• Experience leading large, geographically distributed planning teams
• Deep understanding of cross-platform media planning, including print, digital, social, video, audio, experiential, and emerging media
• Strong commercial acumen with experience supporting enterprise sales organizations and high-value client partnerships
• Expertise in audience measurement, media research, first-party data strategies, and campaign effectiveness
• Experience building scalable planning processes and operational frameworks
• Excellent executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders internally and externally

Qualifications

Medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plus a company match, uncapped leave, opportunity to purchase shares in Future, Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programs, and an expected range for this role is $200,000 - $250,000. This is a hybrid role, working 3 days from the New York office.

Skills

Reasonable adjustments available upon request.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plus a company match, uncapped leave, opportunity to purchase shares in Future, Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programs, and an expected range for this role is $200,000 - $250,000. This is a hybrid role, working 3 days from the New York office.