WPP Media | 2027 Internship Programme

Wppmedia; Hong Kong; Hybrid; HKD 167,000 - 234,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Vision & Dental

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Mental health days

Job summary

WPP Media in Hong Kong offers a two-month internship for students passionate about the future of media and advertising. You will work in a core biddable area (SEM/Social, Programmatic, or SEO) on live client projects, culminating in a capstone presented to leadership.

You will gain hands-on training, platform exposure, and a hybrid schedule with office four days a week and interview-stage flexibility.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a Year 2 to final year university student.
• Genuine interest in digital advertising and marketing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Specialized Training & Development: deep dive into a chosen specialization (Search/Social, Programmatic, or SEO).
• Campaign Support: monitor campaigns, analyze performance data, prepare reports and insights.
• Capstone Project: collaborate to analyze a real business scenario and present solutions to senior leaders.
• Platform & Tool Expertise: gain hands-on experience with leading platforms and tools.

Skills

Digital advertising

Interpersonal skills

Numerical aptitude

English

Cantonese

Job description

About WPP Media

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.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

Function: Media Management & Delivery

Location: Hong Kong

Role Summary and Impact

This intensive 2-month internship program is designed for students passionate about the future of media & advertising. You will be immersed in one of our core biddable media areas (SEM/Social, Programmatic, or SEO), gaining practical skills and industry knowledge. The program provides a unique opportunity to work on live client projects and culminates in a capstone project where you will address a real-world business challenge and present your findings to leadership, making a tangible contribution to our team.

Core Responsibilities

Specialized Training & Development: Deep dive into a chosen specialization (Search/Social, Programmatic, or SEO), learning to develop, manage, and optimize digital campaigns from scratch.

Campaign Support: Assist the team with monitoring ongoing campaigns, analyzing performance data, and preparing reports and insights.

Capstone Project: Collaborate with a team of fellow interns to analyze a real-life business scenario, develop the strategy, and present your ideas and solutions to senior leaders at the end of the program.

Platform & Tool Expertise: Gain technical expertise through a combination of classroom training, e-learning modules, and on-the-job experience with industry-leading platforms and tools.

Skills and Experience

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It is 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:

• Currently enrolled as a Year 2 to final year university student.
• A strong passion for and keen interest in digital advertising and marketing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Strong numerical aptitude and high attention to detail.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Fluent in spoken and written English and Cantonese is a plus.
• Prior exposure to digital marketing or advertising concepts through coursework or experience.

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.

Application Timeline

• Application Deadline: April 30, 2026
• Interview Period: TBC
• Internship Period: TBC