Connection Planner

Job Description:

At dentsu, we believe that great media planning connects more than just platforms. It connects people, culture, and ideas. We’re looking for a Connection Planner who thrives on translating insights into integrated, full-funnel media strategies that move brands forward.
 

You’ll play a vital role in shaping media experiences across traditional and digital channels, building plans that deliver both precision and storytelling power. If you’re detail-driven, strategically minded, and collaborative by nature, this could be your next big move.

About Dentsu

Led by Dentsu Group Inc. (Tokyo: 4324; ISIN: JP3551520004), a pure holding company established on January 1, 2020, the Dentsu Group encompasses two operational networks: dentsu japan network, which oversees Dentsu’s agency operations in Japan, and dentsu international, its international business headquarters in London, which oversees Dentsu’s agency operations outside of Japan.
 

With a strong presence in approximately 145 countries and regions across five continents and with 65,000 dedicated professionals, the Dentsu Group provides a comprehensive range of client-centric integrated communications, media and digital services through its five leadership brands—Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, Dentsu Creative, and Merkle—as well as through Dentsu Japan Network companies, including Dentsu Inc., the world’s largest single brand agency with a history of innovation. The Group is also active in the production and marketing of sports and entertainment content on a global scale.

www.dentsu.com

About our Media Services

We provide clients with a complete range of services to help them boost the effectiveness, relevance, and performance of their largest marketing investment, media. 
 

Our agencies have topped several of the most trusted global media agency rankings as we continue to expand our relationships with global marketers and brands.  We are committed to helping clients manage the ever-increasing complexities of media, data, customer advocacy and privacy while maximizing business outcomes.

Our expertise areas are Strategy and Transformation, Insights and Planning, Buying, Optimisation, Media effectiveness and the like

Key responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day planning for key accounts, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery of media plans across channels.
• Build strong relationships with media owners to unlock innovative solutions and best-value investments.
• Translate business and communication objectives into holistic media strategies, blending conventional and digital seamlessly.
• Collaborate with internal teams (creative, strategy, data, investment) to bring integrated campaigns to life.
• Stay sharp on media trends and platforms, using insights to fuel smarter planning and real impact for clients.

A bit about you

• At least 2 years of experience in media planning, preferably with agency background and exposure to both ATL & digital.
• Strong grasp of media planning principles, audience behavior, and campaign measurement.
• Analytical mindset with comfort in tools like Nielsen, SimilarWeb, or media optimization dashboards.
• Confident communicator who can distill insights and defend strategic recommendations.
• Curious, collaborative, and driven by impact, not just impressions.

Dentsu Values

Will live the dentsu 8 Ways at all times: We Dream Loud, We Inspire Change, We Team Without Limits, We All Lead, We Make It Real, We Climb High, We Choose Excitement, We Are A Force For Good

Inclusion and Diversity

We’re proud to be different and that starts with our people. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone. We won’t define people by their race, gender, sexual-orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great, we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. That’s what we care about.

So, whether you’re joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create equal opportunities for everyone.

Keeping connected

Please visit our website to find out more and connect with us on social.

www.dentsu.com
 

*Please include an updated CV in your application.

**We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.

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