Associate, Investment, UK

WPP Media Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Group retirement plan

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Mental health days

Job summary

WPP Media Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking an Associate to support AV buying, planning and campaign execution. You will work within a small team to manage TV, video, radio and cinema campaigns, coordinating with internal stakeholders and media owners.

You will learn AV tools like Media Ocean, Caria and TechEdge, while developing client relationships and delivering campaigns on time. A hybrid working pattern is offered with opportunities to grow within the Mindshare network.

Qualifications

• Strong numeracy and proficiency with MS Office.
• Excellent written and spoken communication.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Professional, proactive attitude and relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate confidence with all aspects of AV buying.
• Support delivery of AV campaigns alongside Account Exec.
• Plan AV campaigns with guidance from Account Director.
• Identify incremental revenue opportunities across clients.

Skills

Numeracy

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Media Ocean

Caria

TechEdge

Job description

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by ourpioneeringagentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As “Growth Architects," we drive growth thatbenefitsall stakeholders — better for people, planet, and business — by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases consumer trust in the brand, and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders.

This position is available in a close knit team of 4 people. The clients within this team consist of LV, Allianz, Pet Plan and Mutti.

The Associate position focusses on supporting the Account Manager and Account Director in the delivery of AV campaigns. Responsible for booking and monitoring AV campaigns, and dealing with media owners to extract the greatest value for our clients, the successful applicant will be dealing with highly media literate clients, who will expect the highest in professionalism and knowledge of the dynamic and fast moving AV market. We would expect the successful applicant to be able to multi-task while working under tight deadlines and still be able to find time to enjoy good business relationships with internal and external contacts.

The role in question here covers TV, Video, Radio and Cinema.

ObjectiveS

BUYING AND PLANNING

• Demonstrate confidence with all aspects of AV buying
• Manage overall delivery of AV campaigns alongside the Account Executive in the team
• Able to plan AV campaigns with guidance from Account Director
• Strong knowledge of buying and planning systems
• Learn and demonstrate a thorough understanding of all AV tools – including Media Ocean, Caria, TechEdge
• Actively seek creative and innovative media solutions to achieve our ambition of inventing the future of media
• Evaluate media options and demonstrate knowledge of the AV marketplace
• Actively seek opportunities to deliver our ambition to invent the future of media
• Contribute to and present implementational plans and campaign results both internally and externally, working closely with other disciplines within the agency
• Identify incremental revenue opportunities across client base

CLIENT MANAGEMENT

• Ensure all client requests are met and surpassed and manage client expectation effectively
• Develop and demonstrate an understanding of the client industry sector, the competitors within that sector and the general industry environment
• Understand your client’s business and build a good relationship with them
• Understand the process and structure of what is required to service your specific client targets
• Contribute to the creation of campaign strategy, planning and review meetings/documents
• Develop an understanding of short to medium terms business objectives
• Understand all buying guarantees that Mindshare are contracted to deliver on your clients’ business
• Ensure all billing is received in the correct format and at the correct time
• Ensure proper process is followed in relation to SOX compliance and plan approval/purchase order receipt before campaigns go live

INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Establish an understanding of how AV fits into the overall marketing mix
• Develop collaborative relationships with the other departments within Mindshare such as Connections Planning to deliver an integrated service to clients
• Be fully aware of all deal parameters within both Mindshare and GroupM and their effect on planning/buying targets
• Work collaboratively with and support the Account Director to ensure all department, agency and client objectives are met
• Managing and prioritising own workload

EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Develop strong relationships with relevant media owners at an appropriate level
• Develop relationships with necessary external agencies on relevant client businesses to ensure an integrated approach (e.g. creative agency)
• Be an effective ambassador for Mindshare in all dealings

Skills and Experience

• A high degree of numeracy and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Anability to communicate with people at all levels and build relationships both internally and externally with the media ownersand client.
• Ahigh degree of literacy and ability to communicate effectivelyboth in writing and over the phone.
• Strong attention to detail and a pro-active attitude.

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment toBe Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We alsoLead Optimistically,firmly believingin andChampioning Growth and Developmentfor every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees toleveragethe extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at thecutting edgeof marketing and advertising.

WeCreate an Open environmentbuilt on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office eventsshowcasingteam wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including 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 characteristics. We believe the best work happens whenwe'retogether, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment.That'swhywe’veadopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If yourequireaccommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location

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