Media Assistant

SAVVY RECRUITMENT; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent media agency is seeking a Media Assistant to join their dynamic team in Surrey. This hybrid role offers opportunities for training, mentorship, and career progression in media planning and buying. Ideal candidates are recent graduates with strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude. This position provides hands-on experience and a chance to work with industry experts.

Benefits

Hybrid working (3 days in the Surrey office)

Full training, mentorship and clear progression opportunities

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Supportive, collaborative team culture

Regular social activities and development sessions

Qualifications

• Strong numerical ability and confidence with Excel.
• Proactive, positive and eager to learn.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Genuine interest in building a career in the media industry.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of campaign activations across multiple media channels.
• Assisting with the development of media plans and strategies.
• Conducting competitor research and tracking media spend.
• Providing technical and administrative support across accounts.
• Helping to create presentations and analyse campaign performance.
• Participating in ongoing training across relevant systems and tools.
• Taking ownership of individual projects.

Skills

Strong numerical ability

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

High attention to detail

Proactive and eager to learn

Education

Recent university graduate

Tools

Excel

Job description

NOW HIRING: Media Assistant 🌟

📍 Surrey | Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days WFH)

💷 £25,000

Are you a driven and detail-oriented graduate looking to kickstart your career in the fast-paced world of media? Do you want to learn how campaigns are planned, activated and optimised across multiple channels?

An independent, fast-growing media agency is seeking an enthusiastic Media Assistant to join their dynamic team. This is a brilliant opportunity to learn from industry experts, gain hands‑on experience and develop the foundations of a long‑term career in media planning and buying.

If you're proactive, analytical and eager to grow, this role will give you the perfect blend of training, mentorship and exposure across on- and offline media channels.

What You’ll Be Doing 💼

• Supporting the delivery of campaign activations across multiple media channels.
• Assisting with the development of media plans and strategies.
• Conducting competitor research, tracking media spend and staying up to date with industry trends.
• Providing technical and administrative support across accounts, including setup and reporting tasks.
• Helping to create presentations and analyse campaign performance to deliver insights to clients.
• Participating in ongoing training across relevant systems and tools.
• Taking ownership of individual projects as your skills grow.
• Please note: This is not a creative role and will not involve content creation, social media management or production.

What You’ll Bring ✅

• Recent university graduate.
• Strong numerical ability and confidence with Excel.
• Proactive, positive and eager to learn.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Genuine interest in building a career in the media industry.
• Hospitality experience or participation in competitive sports (preferred but not essential).

Perks & Benefits 🎁

• Hybrid working (3 days in the Surrey office)
• Full training, mentorship and clear progression opportunities
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Regular social activities and development sessions

Ready to begin your media career with a forward-thinking independent agency?

Apply now and take your first step into an exciting industry! 🌟