Executive, Planning at WPP Media

London, United KingdomFull-timeClient TeamsPosted 21 days ago

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<div class="content-intro">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 our pioneering agentic 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 <a href="wppmedia.com">wppmedia.com</a>.</div>26024 - Executive, Planning Role Summary and Impact  About T&P  T&P is one the world's leading full service creative and media agencies, connecting talent and tech to drive growth for brands. Part of WPP and WPP Media we combine the agility of an entrepreneurial Partner-led mindset with the multi-discipline agency spanning four continents with 45 offices and over $1.2 billion dollar in billings globally. T&P is focused on harnessing AI across all its outputs with its 1,900 people already trained on WPP's proprietary AI platform, to deliver enhanced outcomes for clients.                                 We believe in The Power of &, bringing diverse talent together to transform the way great brands are built.  Our teams blend creative, media, experience, and technology specialists from across our marketing practices. Working alongside our clients’ marketing departments, we deliver ‘&Ideas’ to solve their business and brand challenges seamlessly, creatively, and efficiently.  Ultimately of course, we are our people. They’re the most important part of our business, so we want to make a lasting impression on them in the same way they do on us, by striving to become the most important place in their careers.    At T&P we focus on emerging technology and a culture of continuous learning, we empower our teams to lead, evolve, and make an impact.  That’s why we do our best to build strong communities around them; provide the best possible opportunities for them to develop & grow; and empower them to make a difference to their clients and the world at large. Our strengths often lie in our differences, so we challenge and champion each other and our clients, to be the very best we can be. T&P embraces and celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are a worldwide creative agency that represents global clients. The more inclusive we are, the more brilliant work we can create together.   Role Description  T&P are looking for a number of Account Executives to join our Client Services/Planning Teams, to support across key client teams. The Client Services/Planning Teams are the central hub to all clients’ teams, bringing together audience and channel insights with platform innovation to everything we do. We work across disciplines to deliver innovative and effective media planning solutions while ensuring excellent client services.   <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Wingdings","469769242":[9642],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Role Location: London, UK </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Wingdings","469769242":[9642],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Reporting into: Account Manager / Account Director </li> </ul> Key Responsibilities  <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="24" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Develop a baseline of media planning knowledge across channels. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="24" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Learn and use media systems and tools including, but limited to, Open, TGI, Pathmatics, AdIntel, etc.  </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="24" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Run and analyse reports including audience insights, competitors etc.  </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="24" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Build your own knowledge by staying on top of the latest trends and news impacting the media industry.  </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="24" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Assist with financial processes e.g. PO trackers, bookings, reconciliations, queries.   </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="24" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">Learn the fundamentals of effective campaign management including updating schematics, providing media plans to clients, working with creative partners, owning creative deliverables etc.  </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="24" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1">Champion ways to integrate WPP’s proprietary AI platform Open across your client and the wider team. </li> </ul>  Skills and Experience  <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Wingdings","469769242":[9642],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">A self-starter who demonstrates curiosity and works well in a fast-paced environment. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Wingdings","469769242":[9642],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">You like to combine creativity with numbers and problem solving. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Wingdings","469769242":[9642],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">You are someone who both champions and challenges – themselves, their team, and their clients. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Wingdings","469769242":[9642],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Have an inquisitive and curious mindset, wanting to understand and learn more about media and your clients.  </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Wingdings","469769242":[9642],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">High attention to detail with a drive to make sure the collective output is an excellent standard. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Wingdings","469769242":[9642],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">Team player with a positive attitude. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Wingdings","469769242":[9642],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1">You are proactive; always on the lookout for ways to contribute to the team. </li> </ul>   Life at WPP Media & Benefits  Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.   We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including 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 characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. 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 that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country.  Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location  Please read our Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy">https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy)</a> for more information on how we process the information you provide.  While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.   #LI-Promoted <div class="content-conclusion"> Please read our <a href="https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy#:~:text=WPP%20Media%20Privacy%20Notice%20for%20Recruitment">Privacy Notice</a> for more information on how we process the information you provide. </div>

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