Planner/Co-ordinator
About the Role
Are you looking to kickstart your career in media? This entry-level role could be the perfect fit. We’re looking for a proactive and organised Planner/Sales Coordinator to support our Manchester and Scotland Agency Sales Teams.
In this role, you’ll help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of both teams, working closely with Account Managers and the Agency Group Director to deliver quick, accurate responses to briefs and manage airtime campaigns. You’ll gain hands-on experience in media planning, client service, and campaign coordination — all while developing your skills in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
Location: Manchester, Hybrid (2 days in the office)
What you’ll be doing
- Support Account Managers and the Agency Group Director to deliver excellent client service
- Plan effective airtime campaigns using Bauer’s planning tools and station guidelines
- Respond quickly and efficiently to agency briefs
- Build relationships across internal teams and agency contacts
- Monitor campaign performance and contribute to post-campaign analysis
- Use research tools (e.g. RAJAR, TGI, Mintel) to strengthen sales proposals
- Develop knowledge of Bauer’s portfolio and the competitive media landscape
- Help achieve personal revenue goals and key performance indicators
- Be the go-to contact for campaign delivery and coordination
What you’ll bring
- A genuine interest in media and advertising
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Confidence and a professional telephone manner
- Good time management and attention to detail
- Ability to stay calm under pressure and think on your feet
- Basic proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and planning systems (training provided)
- A positive, self-motivated attitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively across teams
- Numeracy and analytical thinking to support campaign planning
If this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you — Apply Now!
About Bauer Media Group
We are a media business focused on creating content that matters to millions of people across Europe. Our offering extends from print and online publishing to audio broadcasting and entertainment, alongside investments in other media related sectors. With more than 500 million copies sold each year, we are one of Europe’s largest Publishers. From women’s and celebrities’ magazines to TV listings to food and special interest, we own some of the most popular publishing brands in Germany, UK, Poland and France – both digital and print. But not only that. Reaching over 61 million listeners weekly, we operate over 150 radio and podcast brands in nine countries, spanning the UK, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Portugal. Family-owned in the 5th generation, Bauer Media focuses on the long-term, with a consumer-first mindset that guides us across our diverse portfolio. Our workforce of 12,000 shares a common purpose: to deliver content and services that enrich people‘s everyday lives.
What’s in it for you
- You’ll have 25 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
- Your development matters, so access to our internal training provider – Bauer Academy, is a huge win.
- We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay.
- You’ll have the opportunity for flexible working.
- And much more! Find the full details of our benefits here
We are an international employer and equal opportunities are important to us. That's why we welcome everyone in their uniqueness, regardless of e.g. religion, gender, skin color, disability in our house.
If you have any feedback regarding our UK recruitment process, please email careershub@bauermedia.co.uk we would love to hear from you.
Manchester, GB, M15 4PR
