Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition - Emerging Talent

WPP Media; Chicago, New York (IL, NY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

WPP Media is seeking a Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition – Emerging Talent in Chicago/New York to lead full lifecycle recruitment for early career roles. You will identify, engage, and onboard top emerging talent while supporting growth goals.

The role requires collaboration with internal stakeholders, expertise in talent platforms, and a commitment to increasing representation within media and advertising. Hybrid work model offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of full lifecycle recruitment experience in emerging/early career talent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated strong presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically for recruitment events.
• Proactive and collaborative work style with highly organized task management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct full lifecycle recruitment for early career roles such as summer internships and full-time Associates.
• Utilize talent platforms (LinkedIn Recruiter and Handshake) for sourcing and engagement.
• Represent WPP Media at virtual and in-person career events to promote opportunities and brand awareness.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to assess emerging talent needs and provide recruitment updates.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance brand awareness and market WPP Media’s early talent programs.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase recruitment efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills

MS Office

Presentation skills

Travel willingness

Collaboration & organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Greenhouse

Handshake

Job description

Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition – Emerging Talent

Chicago, United States; New York, United States

About WPP Media

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.

Role Summary

The Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition – Emerging Talent is crucial to WPP Media’s talent strategy, responsible for the full lifecycle recruitment of early‑career professionals. This role drives the identification, engagement, and onboarding of top emerging talent, supporting WPP Media’s growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct full lifecycle recruitment for early career roles such as summer internship and full‑time Associates.
• Utilise advanced talent platforms, including LinkedIn Recruiter and/or Handshake, for candidate sourcing and engagement.
• Represent WPP Media at virtual and in‑person career‑related events to promote opportunities and brand awareness.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to assess emerging talent needs and provide strategic recruitment updates.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance brand awareness and market WPP Media’s early talent programs.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase recruitment efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of full lifecycle recruitment experience, preferably within emerging/early career talent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated strong presentation skills.
• Willingness to commit to and actively participate in increasing the representation of under‑represented populations within media and advertising.
• Ability to travel domestically for recruitment events as needed.
• Proactive and collaborative work style, with a highly organised approach to task management.

Preferred:

• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., Greenhouse), Handshake, and/or other talent sourcing platforms.
• Prior experience in college/university admissions or recruitment.
• Project management or coordination experience.

Benefits

WPP Media invests in its employees’ growth and development. We operate a hybrid work model, with teams in the office approximately four days a week, fostering creativity and collaboration. We offer a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and group retirement plans, significant paid time off, and mental health awareness days. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, belonging, and equal opportunity, supported by diverse employee resource groups and a focus on continuous learning.

Pay Range

$45,000–$90,000 USD

This range reflects total compensation based on location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As set forth in WPP Media’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.