Job Description:
Key responsibilities: Is accountable for leading the planning output across assigned clients, ensuring the team delivers the agency’s planning philosophy consistently and at the highest standard. They shape integrated communications strategies and media plans that are designed to drive measurable business value, reframing media as an investment (not a cost) and identifying opportunities that improve effectiveness and profitability. The Planning Director is responsible for guiding and developing Planning Managers and Executives—setting clear expectations, providing coaching, and driving continuous improvement in planning craft, storytelling, and strategic rigor. They partner closely with analytics, data, and activation teams to interrogate data, develop actionable insights, and translate real-time performance and learning into better planning decisions. They also collaborate with cross-functional leaders to ensure the right capabilities, tools, and products are deployed on the right clients at the right time—delivering great work, strengthening client relationships, and supporting sustainable growth.
Location:
Shanghai - Haisu PlazaBrand:
CaratTime Type:
Full timeContract Type:
Fixed Term Contract （固定期限）Skills Required
- Experience in strategic media planning
- Ability to lead a team
- Strong communication and coaching skills
- Experience in client relationship management
- Expertise in data analysis and actionable insights
dentsu Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about dentsu and has not been reviewed or approved by dentsu.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave at full pay and caregiver supports (including backup care) are emphasized as standout elements. Feedback suggests family-oriented benefits are a strong part of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible or unlimited PTO, extensive paid holidays, and a year-end office closure are established components. Feedback suggests time-off policies are generous and add meaningful flexibility.
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Retirement Support — A large, established 401(k) plan with employer matching is clearly documented. Feedback suggests retirement benefits feel competitive and straightforward.
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What We Do
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