Senior Associate, Clients

WPP Media Hong Kong Limited; Hong Kong; Hybrid; HKD 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Vision & dental insurance

Paid time off

Partner discounts

Mental health days

Job summary

WPP Media Hong Kong Limited is seeking a Senior Associate, Clients to own media plan development and client communication. You will translate client objectives into integrated media plans, present them confidently, and drive campaign performance through insights and optimization.

You will lead strategic media planning, manage day-to-day client relationships, mentor junior team members, and work within a hybrid office setup in Hong Kong.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in media planning.
• Knowledge of the full media ecosystem, including digital and offline channels.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent presentation and client management skills.
• Fluency in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of integrated media strategies and plans aligned with client objectives.
• Act as the primary day-to-day client contact, presenting media plans and reviews.
• Drive campaign analysis and deliver actionable optimization recommendations.
• Mentor junior team members and ensure deliverables meet quality standards.

Skills

Media planning

Digital & offline channels

Strategic thinking

Presentation skills

Client management

Mentoring

Independent ownership

Languages: English Cantonese Mandarin

Job description

WPPMediais WPP’s globalmediacollective. In a world wheremediais everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

WPP Media is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions, and expert strategic counsel.

Role Summary and Impact

WPP Media Hong Kong is seeking an experienced Senior Associate, Clients to join our client team. In this role, you will take ownership of media plan development and client communication. You will be responsible for translating client objectives into strategic, integrated media plans, presenting them confidently, and driving campaign performance through insightful analysis and optimization.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Media Planning: Lead the development of integrated media strategies and plans, providing clear strategic rationale and aligning recommendations with client business objectives.

Client Relationship Management: Act as a primary day-to-day client contact, building trusted relationships, leading client meetings, and presenting media plans and performance reviews.

Campaign Optimization & Insights: Drive in-depth campaign analysis, delivering actionable insights and strategic recommendations for optimization to improve performance and achieve client KPIs.

Team Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior team members, reviewing their work to ensure accuracy and quality, and fostering their professional development.

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:

• 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.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of experience in media planning, with a proven track record of developing and executing successful campaigns.
• In-depth knowledge of the full media ecosystem, including digital and offline channels.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent presentation and client management skills, with the ability to articulate complex strategies clearly.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and take ownership of deliverables.
• Experience in guiding or mentoring junior team members.
• Fluency in spoken and written English, Cantonese, and Mandarin

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience working in a matrixed organization.
• Knowledge of WPP Media brands and capabilities.
• Experience contributing to new business pitches.

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 flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.