Media Planning and Operations Manager
CompanyThe Economist
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At3/27/2026
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Description
Who We Are
We are an organisation that exists to drive progress. That's the “red thread” that connects everyone at The Economist Group (TEG). Our businesses share a devotion to innovation, independence and rigour in their fields of expertise. We empower people to understand and tackle the critical challenges and changes facing the world. Our analytical rigour, global expertise and evidence-based insights enable individuals and organisations to make sense of these shifts and chart a course through them.
We deliver analysis and insights in many formats to subscribers and clients in 170 countries through our four businesses, The Economist, Economist Impact, Economist Intelligence and Economist Education, which uphold our global reputation for excellence and integrity.
Media Planning and Operations Manager - 12 month FTC
The role of a Media Planning and Operations manager is to create, deliver and optimize commercial campaigns for partnership or media only clients. You will be the first point of contact for sales or partnership activation teams to create KPI relevant commercial media opportunities utilizing your expert knowledge of The Economist Impact’s digital portfolio (including but not limited to, Display, Audio, Video and Social commercial messaging platforms/products), as well as the set up, optimisation and successful delivery of these campaigns
Key Responsibilities Include
We are an organisation that exists to drive progress. That's the “red thread” that connects everyone at The Economist Group (TEG). Our businesses share a devotion to innovation, independence and rigour in their fields of expertise. We empower people to understand and tackle the critical challenges and changes facing the world. Our analytical rigour, global expertise and evidence-based insights enable individuals and organisations to make sense of these shifts and chart a course through them.
We deliver analysis and insights in many formats to subscribers and clients in 170 countries through our four businesses, The Economist, Economist Impact, Economist Intelligence and Economist Education, which uphold our global reputation for excellence and integrity.
Media Planning and Operations Manager - 12 month FTC
The role of a Media Planning and Operations manager is to create, deliver and optimize commercial campaigns for partnership or media only clients. You will be the first point of contact for sales or partnership activation teams to create KPI relevant commercial media opportunities utilizing your expert knowledge of The Economist Impact’s digital portfolio (including but not limited to, Display, Audio, Video and Social commercial messaging platforms/products), as well as the set up, optimisation and successful delivery of these campaigns
Key Responsibilities Include
- Act as an expert in all Economist Impact commercial products (print, digital, online, apps, films, social) to effectively guide the sales team to conceive media plans customized to each client.
- Completing RFP responses by submitting the information required by client/agency according to our recommendations and their evaluation criteria in a timely manner. This can include filling out agency spreadsheets with inventory, rates, targeting, product descriptions, flight information and creative specs.
- Proven experience in commercial digital media environments
- A firm understanding of media and the advertising landscape (print, online, audio, video, apps, social).
- Experience in building media plans and working knowledge of media concepts, terminology and media math.
- Familiarity around KPIs, industry benchmarks, and how best to achieve those success metrics
- Experience working with multiple ad serving technologies to deliver, optimize and reconcile digital campaigns
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive requests.
- Effective time management and organizational skills, as well as strong attention to detail
- Ability to work with, and understand specific market nuances within international markets.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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The majority of our roles operate on a hybrid working pattern, with 3+ days office attendance required.
AI usage for your application
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What We Offer
Our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance. It includes a highly competitive pension or 401(k) plan, private health insurance, and 24/7 access to counselling and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Program.
We also offer a range of lifestyle benefits, including our Work From Anywhere program, which allows you to work from any location where you have the legal right to do so for up to 25 days per year. In addition, we provide generous annual and parental leave, as well as dedicated days off for volunteering and even for moving home.
You will also be given free access to all The Economist content, including an online subscription, our range of apps, podcasts and more.
What We Offer
Our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance. It includes a highly competitive pension or 401(k) plan, private health insurance, and 24/7 access to counselling and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Program.
We also offer a range of lifestyle benefits, including our Work From Anywhere program, which allows you to work from any location where you have the legal right to do so for up to 25 days per year. In addition, we provide generous annual and parental leave, as well as dedicated days off for volunteering and even for moving home.
You will also be given free access to all The Economist content, including an online subscription, our range of apps, podcasts and more.