Location: London hybrid, ideally two days per week on-site
Contract: 1-3 months, gap-fill assignment
IR35 status: Inside IR35
We're looking for an experienced freelance B2B Digital Media Planning Director to provide senior cover across a portfolio of B2B accounts. This is a hands-on contract role focused on digital media strategy, client leadership and keeping planning work moving while we fill a gap in the team.
Responsibilities:
Lead digital media strategy and planning, aligning channel choices and budgets with client objectives.
Provide clear strategic direction to senior clients and maintain strong relationships across the portfolio.
Work with activation teams and media partners to deliver campaigns and use results to shape future plans.
Guide and support the team, ensuring consistently high-quality work across accounts.
Oversee account budgets, forecasting and commercial performance.
Contribute to new business pitches and bring practical ideas, tools and approaches, including AI, where useful.
Experience required:
At least five years' experience in digital media planning and account leadership.
B2B marketing experience and a strong understanding of business audiences and buying journeys.
Strong knowledge of paid social, paid search and the wider digital media landscape.
The ability to turn business objectives into clear, effective media plans.
Confidence managing senior client relationships and guiding a team.
Strong organisation, attention to detail and commercial awareness.
A positive, client-focused approach and the ability to get up to speed quickly.
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