City, Manchester We Are Aspire

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

We Are Aspire Ltd are a Disability Confident Commited employer