Media Planning and Buying Executive

Responsibilities

• Media Planning
• Support the development of multi-channel media plans aligned with client objectives, audiences and budgets.
• Research audience behaviour, media consumption and relevant market trends.
• Gather rates, availability, audience data and supporting information from media owners.
• Help prepare clear media recommendations, schedules and presentation materials.
• Develop an understanding of how different channels contribute across the customer journey.
• Media Buying
• Request and compare media proposals, rates and inventory from suppliers.
• Support negotiations to secure competitive rates, added value and appropriate campaign placements.
• Prepare booking information and check that schedules reflect the agreed plan and budget.

Requirements

• One to two years of relevant experience in media planning, buying, campaign delivery or a closely related agency role.
• Direct experience in programmatic offering, including programmatic display, CTV, DOOH, digital audio and online video.
• A working understanding of at least one or more media channels, with a willingness to develop across all channels.
• Good numerical ability and confidence working with budgets, rates and campaign data.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Good organisation and the ability to manage several tasks and deadlines at once.
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication.
• A professional approach to building supplier and internal relationships.
• Working knowledge of Excel and confidence learning reporting and planning systems.
• A proactive attitude, commercial curiosity and willingness to learn from senior colleagues.

Benefits

• Company pension
• On-site gym
• What We Offer
• Competitive salary and commercial performance bonus scheme.
• Quarterly performance and development reviews.
• Structured support from an experienced senior media professional.
• Clear progression within media planning, buying and commercial partnerships.
• Pension and access to an on-site gym.
• Exposure to major national brands and a broad range of media channels.
• Modern Canary Wharf offices.