Data & Audience Planning Executive - Year in Industry

Global; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent marketing agency in the UK is seeking a Data and Audience Planning Executive for a 14-month placement. This position involves hands-on experience in audience planning, data analytics, and advertising performance measurement. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills and technical proficiency in Python and Excel. Responsibilities include analyzing complex datasets and presenting actionable insights to drive business decisions. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence advertising strategies across media platforms.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret data and identify trends.
• Familiarity with Python, Excel, and data visualisation tools.
• Creative approach to tackling marketing analytics challenges.
• Confidence in presenting technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Apply analytical thinking to interpret complex datasets and extract actionable insights.
• Use Python, Excel, and Power BI for data processing, visualisation, and reporting.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and present findings to non-technical audiences.
• Create dashboards, charts, and maps to support strategic decisions.
• Learn and apply new tools and methodologies as projects evolve.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Technical Knowledge

Problem-Solving

Communication

Tools

Python

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Accepting applications until: 23 January 2026 Job Description

Your Role: Data and Audience Planning Executive

This 14-month placement offers hands‑on experience in audience planning, data analytics, and advertising performance measurement. You’ll work on real‑world projects that combine creativity, data science, and marketing strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Analysis & Interpretation (30%): Apply analytical thinking to interpret complex datasets and extract actionable insights.

• Technical Proficiency (25%): Use Python, Excel, and Power BI for data processing, visualisation, and reporting.

• Collaboration & Communication (20%): Work closely with cross‑functional teams and present findings to non‑technical audiences.

• Data Visualisation (15%): Create dashboards, charts, and maps to support strategic decisions.

• Adaptability (10%): Learn and apply new tools and methodologies as projects evolve.

What You’ll Love About This Role

• Think Big: You’ll work on projects that influence advertising strategies across major media platforms.

• Own It: Take responsibility for delivering insights that shape campaigns and business decisions.

• Keep it Simple: Turn complex data into clear, actionable recommendations.

• Better Together: Collaborate with talented teams across Commercial Insight, Data, and Outcomes.

What Success Looks Like

In your first few months, you’ll have:

• Worked with Python, Excel, and Power BI to analyse and visualise campaign data.

• Presented various complex data in clear, actionable recommendations.

• Collaborated directly with cross‑functional teams, contributing to strategic decisions and learning how data drives media planning.

What You’ll Need

• Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret data and identify trends.

• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with Python, Excel, and data visualisation tools.

• Problem‑Solving: Creative approach to tackling marketing analytics challenges.

• Communication: Confidence in presenting technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.