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Associate Director, Publishing, UK

Location: London, United Kingdom · Category: Marketing & Growth · Seniority: Director · Posted: August 21, 2026 · Verified: Oct 5, 2026

Role Overview & Description

The Associate Director, Publishing, UK leads publishing strategy and partnerships in the UK market, overseeing media planning and buying across print and digital publishers. This role requires strong industry relationships and strategic oversight.
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EssenceMediacom

essencemediacom.com

Global media agency for planning, buying, analytics and commerce.

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