WP

Associate Director, Publishing, UK

Location: London, United Kingdom · Category: Sales & Business Development · Seniority: Director · Posted: August 21, 2026 · Verified: Oct 5, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This role leads publishing partnerships and strategy for WPP Media in the UK, focusing on driving media value through publisher relationships and yield optimization. The Associate Director will oversee publishing operations, negotiate deals, and align with client objectives to maximize campaign performance.
Source & Transparency: This position was structured directly from the publicly accessible career portal of WPP Media. Details on the employer’s original job posting are authoritative. Polaris7 charges no placement fees and conducts no candidate screening.

About the company

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