Associate, Planning, UK

WPP Media; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 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 is seeking a Media Associate to join the planning team on Coca-Cola. The successful candidate will play an integral part in the planning process and will get to work across the entire campaign life cycle—from strategy to execution to reporting.

There will be some client contact and exposure to the fast pace of planning across a market leading advertiser, with opportunities to upskill across all channel specialisms.

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.

We are looking for a Media Associate to join the planning team on Coca - Cola. The successful candidate will play an integral part in the planning process 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. 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:

• BeExtraordinarybyLeading CollectivelytoInspire transformational Creativity.
• Create anOpenenvironment byBalancing People and Client ExperiencesbyCultivating Trust.
• LeadOptimisticallybyChampioning Growthand DevelopmenttoMobilize the Enterprise.
• Positive attitude and good intent
• Proactive mindset
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
• To build relationships internally and externally
• Effective communication
• Ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks within identified time frames

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.

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