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At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role, it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:
Essence: Mediacom is a new breed of media agency. Grounded in analytics & insights and powered by data & technology, we believe in the power of media and creative to drive breakthroughs for the world’s best brands. We help clients understand the modern marketing paradox and discover the breakthroughs brands need to win with their consumers. We are designed for the new communications economy — built on data & technology, built for people & algorithms, built around diverse schools of thought, built to test & learn at scale, and, crucially, built to evolve.
Job Title: Associate Account Manager – Universal Pictures Group
For a century, Universal Pictures has been known for its diverse slate of films including Jaws, E.T., Jurassic Park, and The Fast and Furious franchise, as well as critically acclaimed fan favorites like Get Out, Oppenheimer, and Promising Young Woman. Be part of the studio’s 2025 blockbuster release slate with Jurassic World Rebirth, M3GAN 2.0, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, Wicked: For Good, to name just a few.
The Role: The Associate Account Manager is responsible for developing and executing paid media strategies across video, search, and social platforms. This role will play a key part in the larger media team, contributing to strategy, planning, and campaign performance optimization. The Associate Account Manager will act as a key liaison between clients and internal teams, ensuring client goals are met while fostering strong relationships.
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Life at WPP Media & Benefits
Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.
WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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