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OpenMind by 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.

The Strategy, planning & Innovation team within Mindshare’s Worldwide department is based in our London office. We focus on International / Global client relationships where strategic direction and transformational practices are required at a multi-market level. The team is made up of a suite of specialist practitioners including: Client Leadership, Strategy, Planning, Innovation (Invention & Transformation), as well as connecting to WPP services for further reach into specialist teams such as Activation, Data & Tech enablement.

As a key member of the OpenMind community, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the global strategy and planning team across a range of deliverables, working to connect above market programs and initiatives with our in-market teams, across a range of regions.

Reporting directly to the strategy manager and working directly with the integrated planning partner as well as a wide range of experts and specialists from different backgrounds.

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.

• A self-starting critical thinker who can work in a collaborative way as part of a team
• Use their own initiative to manage and coordinate workstreams
• Strong attention to detail, are well‑organised and ability to multi‑task, prioritize jobs and manage own time efficiently
• A can‑do attitude, being prepared to go above and beyond to deliver for the team and for clients

• A basic understanding of core media channels and how they work together, with an emphasis on digital channels
• Experience of working with data – e.g. media performance, audience, CRM
• Collaboration & relationship building – across internal team, clients and media partners
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT etc)
• Proficiency/experience of range of planning tools, databases – e.g Audience Origin, Telmar, Audience
• Databases, dashboards and reporting platforms.
• Curiosity – an interest in the media & advertising category
• Working in an above market role on a global account
• Analytical thinking – ability to work with data & insight to inform planning outputs
• Good PPT capabilities
• Media planning & buying experience

The role has two distinct areas of responsibilities:

• Helping with implementation & adoption of Nestle’s Media Principles with the in-market teams.
• Supporting the strategic leadership & delivery of Nestle’s Joint Business Planning (JBP) partners & partnerships.
• Support the development and rollout of cross-channel media best practices across paid, owned, and earned channels
• Assist in creating and maintaining planning toolkits, playbooks, and guidelines to ensure consistent, high-quality execution across markets
• Help gather insights, case studies, and performance learnings to inform and evolve global media principles
• Coordinate with global, regional, and local teams to track adoption of best practices and support knowledge sharing across categories and zones
• Stay up to date with platform and channel trends, helping the team embed innovation and executional excellence into strategic planning

• Support the day-to-day management of platform partnerships across JBP partners (TikTok, Meta, Amazon, Pinterest, Google) and emerging partnerships
• Assist in tracking innovation opportunities and creative initiatives from partners and help coordinate their rollout across teams and markets
• Help maintain clear and up-to-date documentation on partner activities, opportunities, and performance for the wider Strategy & Innovation (S&I) community
• Coordinate internal communications and knowledge sharing to ensure teams are informed of the latest platform developments and opportunities

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.

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

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