Executive, Planning

London, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the evolution of media planning for a fast-moving team by building channel know-how, mastering core tools, and turning insights into client-ready campaigns while championing the integration of WPP Open across projects.

  • Build baseline media planning across channels and stay current with industry trends.
  • Learn and apply key media systems and tools, run reports, and translate insights for clients.
  • Drive Open integration across client work and the wider team to leverage AI-enabled media solutions.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop a baseline of media planning knowledge across channels.
  • Learn and use media systems and tools including, but limited to, Open, TGI, Pathmatics, AdIntel, etc.
  • Run and analyse reports including audience insights, competitors etc.
  • Build your own knowledge by staying on top of the latest trends and news impacting the media industry.
  • Assist with financial processes e.g. PO trackers, bookings, reconciliations, queries.
  • Learn the fundamentals of effective campaign management including updating schematics, providing media plans to clients, working with creative partners, owning creative deliverables etc.
  • Champion ways to integrate WPP’s proprietary AI platform Open across your client and the wider team.

Requirements

  • A self-starter who demonstrates curiosity and works well in a fast-paced environment.
  • You like to combine creativity with numbers and problem solving.
  • You are someone who both champions and challenges – themselves, their team, and their clients.
  • Have an inquisitive and curious mindset, wanting to understand and learn more about media and your clients.
  • High attention to detail with a drive to make sure the collective output is an excellent standard.
  • Team player with a positive attitude.
  • You are proactive; always on the lookout for ways to contribute to the team.

Preferred

    Benefits

    • Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity.
    • Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual.
    • Our teams have access to 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.
    • 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.
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