Partner - Emerging Technology at WPP Media

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About WPP Media</strong></p> <p>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. </p> <p>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.</p> <p>For more information, visit <a href="wppmedia.com">wppmedia.com</a>.</p></div><p><strong>About WPP Media&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.&nbsp;</p> <p>WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is 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&nbsp;</p> <p>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 &amp; WPP Media’s shared core values:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Be <strong>Extraordinary</strong> by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.&nbsp;</li> <li>Create an <strong>Open </strong>environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.&nbsp;</li> <li>Lead <strong>Optimistically</strong> by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Role Purpose</strong></p> <p>A <strong>marketing-first creative technologist</strong>&nbsp;who can <strong>build, pilot, and scale future-facing content and experience solutions</strong>&nbsp;for Unilever.<br>The role focuses on <strong>solving brand and category problems through the intelligent application of technology and platform innovation</strong>—across content, commerce, communities, and online/offline consumer experiences.</p> <p><em>Please note: AI is an important tool in the toolkit, but <strong>not the centre of gravity</strong>. The role is about <strong>choosing the right tech for the right marketing problem</strong>, whether that is automation, AR/VR, GenAI, data-led personalisation, platform-native tools, or emerging media formats.</em><strong>Core Responsibilities</strong></p> <ol> <li><strong> Translate Marketing Problems into Tech-Enabled Solutions</strong></li> </ol> <ul> <li>Reframe brand, category, and business challenges through a <strong>tech + platform innovation lens</strong></li> <li>Identify where technology can unlock <strong>scale, speed, personalisation, participation, or measurability</strong></li> <li>Act as the bridge between <strong>strategy, creativity, and execution</strong></li> </ul> <ol> <li><strong> Build Content &amp; Experience Engines</strong></li> </ol> <ul> <li>Design and deploy <strong>tech-enabled content systems</strong>&nbsp;(not just one-off ideas)</li> <li>Enable both <strong>tactical campaigns</strong>&nbsp;and <strong>longer-term platforms/IPs</strong></li> <li>Solutions may span:</li> <ul> <li>Content creation &amp; optimisation</li> <li>Community participation</li> <li>Commerce &amp; shoppability</li> <li>Offline + online integrations, specific to mobile-tech&nbsp;</li> </ul> </ul> <p>Work closely with:</p> <ul> <ul> <li><strong>Content &amp; business teams</strong>&nbsp;to embed tech into ideas and narratives</li> <li><strong>Media and trading teams</strong>&nbsp;to evaluate platform efficacy and tech overlays</li> <li><strong>Platforms, publishers, and creators</strong>&nbsp;to unlock bespoke solution</li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Skills &amp; Capabilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Broad understanding of <strong>marketing technology and platform ecosystems</strong></li> <li>Hands-on exposure to <strong>creative tech workflows translating to consumer journeys, and rapid tooling</strong>&nbsp;and prototyping (as part of a wider skillset)</li> <li>Strong ability to connect <strong>brand strategy to tech capabilities</strong>, with demonstrable business or marketing outcomes</li> <li>Comfortable working across <strong>creative, content, media, and tech stakeholders</strong></li> <li>Clear communicator who can <strong>simplify tech for non-tech audiences</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Life at WPP Media &amp; Benefits</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">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 &amp; 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.</span><span data-contrast="auto">  </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to 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.</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">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.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p></p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW227196529 BCX8" lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW227196529 BCX8">Please read our <a href="https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy#:~:text=WPP%20Media%20Privacy%20Notice%20for%20Recruitment">Privacy Notice</a></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW227196529 BCX8" lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;<span class="NormalTextRun SCXW227196529 BCX8">for more information on how we process the information you provide.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW227196529 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}">&nbsp;</span></p></div>