* job reference:
* date posted: 25 november 2025
* recruiter: we are aspire
* location: city, manchester
* salary: £40,000 to £45,000
* sector: business development, creative & design, print
* job type: permanent
job description
would you like to join an insight-led agency working with some of the uk's most recognisable retail, destination, and leisure brands? This growing business blends creativity with commercial thinking to deliver impactful, multi-channel campaigns.
as the media planning manager, you'll be part of a collaborative and supportive agency offering the opportunity to work on high-profile offline media campaigns while contributing to wider integrated/digital campaigns and projects across the business.
the role:
* negotiate and purchase advertising space across tv, radio, print, and ooh
* deliver branding campaigns that align with media plans, audience insight, and client objectives
* build strong relationships with media owners to secure competitive rates and added value
* manage budgets, timelines, and performance forecasts
* work closely with senior team members on multi-channel media strategies
* monitor campaign delivery and produce clear, insightful reporting
* stay on top of industry trends and new offline media opportunities
* option to support integrated and digital media activity where relevant
the candidate:
* 2+ years' experience in traditional media planning or buying (agency experience preferred)
* strong understanding of tv, radio, ooh, and print media
* ability to interpret audience data and turn insights into smart media buys
* confident negotiator with strong supplier-management skills
* highly organised with excellent time-management abilities
* bonus: basic digital media knowledge or a willingness to learn
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