Trainee Operations SOC

WPP Company; Madrid; On-site; EUR 6,700 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work materials provided

Pet-friendly office

15 days vacation during internship

Job summary

WPP Production in Madrid is seeking a proactive intern to support planning and execution of production projects, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met. You will collaborate with internal teams and external resources to optimize workflows and outcomes.

The role provides exposure to Workfront and other tools, helping you build analytical skills while working with international teams in a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time, 9-month internship with work materials provided.

Qualifications

• Academic background in Business Administration, Advertising, Communications, Engineering, Audiovisual Production, or similar.
• Strong skills in Excel and project management tools; experience with Workfront, Monday is a plus.
• Interest in advertising production, digital content, and operational processes.
• Analytical mindset, attention to detail, and problem-solving orientation.
• Intermediate to advanced English level; you’ll work with international teams.
• Proactive attitude, curiosity, and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of production projects, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and deliverables are met.
• Assist in managing internal and external resources (freelancers, vendors, studios).
• Collaborate on the implementation of operational tools and processes (Workfront, dashboards, automations).
• Help analyze operational KPIs and prepare reports to support decision-making.
• Coordinate with creative, account, and finance teams to ensure operational alignment.
• Identify workflow improvement opportunities and propose practical solutions.
• Contribute to initiatives focused on efficiency, sustainability, and scalability within the operations area.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Problem-solving orientation

Proactive attitude

Education

Academic background in Business Administration, Advertising, Communications, Engineering, Audiovisual Production, or similar

Tools

Excel

Workfront

Monday

Job description

We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

Responsabilities

• Support the planning and execution of production projects, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and deliverables are met.
• Assist in managing internal and external resources (freelancers, vendors, studios).
• Collaborate on the implementation of operational tools and processes (Workfront, dashboards, automations).
• Help analyze operational KPIs and prepare reports to support decision-making.
• Coordinate with creative, account, and finance teams to ensure operational alignment.
• Identify workflow improvement opportunities and propose practical solutions.
• Contribute to initiatives focused on efficiency, sustainability, and scalability within the operations area.

Requirements

• Academic background in Business Administration, Advertising, Communications, Engineering, Audiovisual Production, or similar.
• Strong skills in Excel and project management tools (experience with Workfront, Monday, etc. is a plus).
• Interest in advertising production, digital content, and operational processes.
• Analytical mindset, attention to detail, and problem-solving orientation.
• Intermediate to advanced English level (you’ll work with international teams).
• Proactive attitude, curiosity, and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Conditions

• Possibility of a 9-month internship.
• Full-time position.
• Provision of work materials.
• 15 days of vacation during the 9 months.
• Young, flexible agency with a pet-friendly and incredible work environment

Why work here:

At WPP Production, you’ll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world-class talent, cutting-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You’ll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next-generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP’s unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment.

Inclusion and Impact

WPP 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.

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