Who we are
We create trusted, expert content that helps millions of people discover more about the things they love, need and care about. From technology, gaming and entertainment to fashion, lifestyle, sport, finance and beyond, our specialist brands connect people with their passions every day.
Across websites, magazines, newsletters, social channels and events, we bring expert content to audiences around the world. We combine our deep specialist knowledge with innovative technology and data to create engaging experiences, build valuable communities and help people make better-informed decisions.
Behind it all are our people — passionate experts, creators, innovators and problem-solvers who are shaping the future of media.
The Team You’ll Join
The Planning Team sits at the intersection of data, creative strategy, and commercial execution across Future’s portfolio of over 200 specialist brands. Day to day, the team is responsible for mapping client briefs to our portfolio and developing customised, cross platform media plans and strategies. We dive deep into analytics, pulling audience data using syndicated tools, integrating proprietary first-party data (1PD), and analysing previous campaigns to ensure we deliver market leading plans to clients.
Acting as a central planning hub, we collaborate constantly with Sales, Editorial, Events, Social, and Commercial Ops teams to ensure our proposals are both deliverable and highly effective. We are a fast-paced, supportive group driven by curiosity and a practical, positive attitude, dedicated to shaping how world class brands connect with passionate audiences across every platform.
What you'll do
The Media Planning Manager is a 12 month fixed term contract role reporting to the Head of Planning, this role is responsible for developing and executing cross channel media plans that align with brand, client and campaign objectives. The Media Planning Manager will analyse audience data, past campaign performance, and market trends to build plans and proposals across our portfolio including magazines, websites, social platforms, events, experiential, podcasts and video. Daily tasks include collaborating with sales, creative, client success and partnership teams to build the best proactive and response to briefs in the market.
Minimum Requirements
- Demonstrated expertise in media planning, with experience building integrated, multi-channel plans.
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data, draw insights and build compelling arguments for the use of our brands.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and collaborate across teams.
- Understanding of digital and social channels, and emerging trends in media consumption.
- Experience in media, publishing, or marketing environments, ideally within a global or multi-brand organisation.
- Proficiency with media planning tools, analytics platforms, and standard office productivity software.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
- A helpful, can-do, positive attitude.
What we offer
- Uncapped leave
- Enhanced parental leave
- Discounted rates with Dental care and Private Medical care
- When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
- Refer a friend scheme - with payment following the successful hire.
- Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
- Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan
- Salary sacrifice Pension scheme up to 5% match
- Free drinks and snacks in our offices
The expected salary for this role is £30,000
This is a hybrid role, working three days per week from our London Paddington office.
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Inclusion and Diversity at Future
At Future, we’re working to attract, retain and foster diverse talent, educating our colleagues in the importance of diversity, and review our internal processes so that they remain as free from bias as possible. We recognise that, in order to reach diverse communities through our content, we must first ensure ours is a culture in which diversity can thrive.
Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.
If you need any reasonable adjustments, please let us know, and we'll be happy to support you.
Skills Required
- Demonstrated expertise in media planning and experience building integrated, multi-channel plans
- Strong analytical skills, including interpreting data, drawing insights, and building compelling arguments
- Excellent communication skills and ability to present complex information clearly
- Ability to collaborate across teams
- Understanding of digital and social channels and emerging media-consumption trends
- Experience in media, publishing, or marketing environments
- Experience within a global or multi-brand organization
- Proficiency with media planning tools, analytics platforms, and standard office productivity software
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
- Helpful, positive, can-do attitude
What We Do
We are Future. The global platform for specialist media. We create expert original content that connects people to their passions across a portfolio of over 230 phenomenal brands. Through our websites, magazines, events, and social spaces we reach 1 in 3 adults online in the UK and the US. Founded in 1985, we have grown significantly to a global business with over 3,000 colleagues. We are the largest magazine publisher in the UK with a combined circulation of more than 3 million across our publications. We innovate through our proprietary technology, diversify our audiences across new platforms, and acquire and launch new brands every year. We’ve got an ambitious plan to build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities. We’re connectors, creators, experience makers
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