Associate, Media, UK

Wppmedia; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Mental health days

Job summary

WPP Media in the UK is seeking a Planning Executive to join the planning team, working on Nestlé’s media function. You will contribute across the campaign life cycle—from strategy through execution to reporting—with some client contact and exposure to fast-paced planning for a market-leading advertiser.

Based in London, the role offers a hybrid working pattern, collaboration with diverse teams, and opportunities to upskill across all channel specialisms.

Qualifications

• Evidence of careful attention to data and numbers.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and data handling.
• Interest in digital advertising and how campaigns perform.

Responsibilities

• Support planning across the campaign life cycle from strategy to execution and reporting.
• Assist senior planners with client contact and day-to-day media planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated media plans.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Teamwork

Data handling

Digital advertising

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About WPP Media

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.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

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Role Summary and Impact

Openmind: Openmind, part of WPP, is an integrated agency model drawing on talent from across WPP. It has been created to accelerate the European transformation for Nestlé’s media function. Core to the solution is the advanced best data and technology capabilities, fuelled by WPP’s investment in AI, to maximise the impact of Nestlé media investment.

We are looking for a Planning Executive to join the planning team. The successful candidate will play an integral part in the planning process for Nestle and will get to work across the entire campaign life cycle – from strategy to execution, to reporting. The role will include some client-contact and exposure to the fast pace of planning across a market-leading advertiser; and brand new client. There will be an opportunity to upskill across all channel specialisms.

Skills and Experience

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:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

• Display an eagerness to learn. You should be diligent and attentive to detail, able to listen, learn new skills, and put these into practice quickly.
• Able to display in interest in how digital advertising/marketing works (especially on social media channels) and a have desire to further your knowledge in this area.
• Computer literate with a good base of skills across the Microsoft Office suite of programmes (including Excel).
• Being part of a busy agency environment, we regularly work with large amounts of data so a confidence with numbers is also a must.
• Teamwork is key to this role, and we are looking for someone who is collaborative, friendly, and with a can-do attitude.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

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.

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