Associate, OOH - Activation, UK

wppmedia; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Pension/retirement plan

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Discount program

Mental health days

Job summary

WPP Media is seeking an Associate, OOH – Activation in the UK to support the Trading team with administrative duties across client accounts. The role is fast-paced, with opportunities to progress within the organisation and move toward leadership positions.

You will be mentored and supported as you develop experience in OOH planning and execution. The position offers hybrid working arrangements, with office presence required several days a week.

Qualifications

• Must be highly organised and able to handle fast-paced, dynamic work
• Pro-active with willingness to go the extra mile
• Able to multitask and prioritise competing tasks
• Resilient in a fast-paced environment and supportive of the team
• Team player who can build relationships with media owners and internal teams
• Strong eye for detail when inputting data and using tools
• Comfortable learning new IT systems and online tools quickly

Responsibilities

• Input campaigns into Aureus system
• Assist with optioning and booking campaigns
• Update internal databases as required
• Build rapport with Media Owners
• Undertake location mapping using online tools
• Provide campaign support during and after execution
• Develop knowledge of OOH processes for specific patches
• Create a weekly update for agency planning teams
• Collate and share Media Owner information
• Escalate challenges and issues as needed
• Grow knowledge of the OOH sector through training and events

Skills

Highly organised

Pro-active attitude

Multitasking

Resilient

Team player

Relationship building

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Numerical skills

Fast learner of IT tools

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

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 our pioneering agentic 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.

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Role Summary and Impact

Associate, OOH - Activation, UK

To support our Trading team and help undertake administrative duties across all of our client accounts.

It is fast paced and challenging but you will always be supported and your achievements and efforts will be celebrated. At WPP Media OOH we promote from within so this could be your next step towards becoming our next Account Director.

Overview of Key Accountabilities, Responsibilities, and Duties

• Inputting campaigns onto our bespoke Aureus system
• Assist the team with Optioning and Booking campaigns
• Update internal databases as required
• Begin to build good rapport and relationships with Media Owners
• Undertake location mapping using our online tool
• Undertake general campaign support during and afterwards
• Develop knowledge of processes on specific 'patch'
• Creating a bespoke weekly update for agency planning teams
• Collate and share Media Owner information
• Takes responsibility for escalating challenges and issues that may arise
• Developing understanding of OOH sector
• Grows industry knowledge through internal training, attending seminars, industry events and media

Skills and Experience

• Highly organised and efficient
• Pro-active and goes extra mile
• Ability to multitask and prioritise
• Resilient and responds well to fast paced, dynamic working environment
• Team player and highly supportive of team
• Builds good relationships with range of people - Media Owners & internal planning teams
• Good eye for detail, inputting data
• Good understanding and use of MS Office /Windows - Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Strong numerical skills
• Comfortable with learning new IT systems and online tools - quick to learn

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.

We Create an Open environment built 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 events showcasing team 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 when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. 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. Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country.

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