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Associate Director, Planning, UK

Location: London, United Kingdom · Category: Product & Design · Seniority: Director · Posted: September 2, 2026 · Verified: Oct 8, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This associate director role in the UK leads media planning activities, overseeing strategy development and execution for key clients. The position requires extensive experience in media planning, team leadership, and client management to drive successful campaign outcomes.
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EssenceMediacom

essencemediacom.com

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

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