Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Support senior media planners to manage tasks within the team, working more independently on smaller campaigns and liaising closely on larger projects.
• Allocate budget appropriately between channels.
• Contribute to clear briefs to Activation and collaborative sessions to deliver these.
• Evaluate responses from the Activation team and work with them to finalise channel and publisher selections and budgets.
• Own the overall plan supporting with updates and optimisations
• Maintain the testing plans and supporting material.
• Manage campaign launches.
• Create and manage cross-channel reporting templates
• Collate and quality assure in-channel Activation reports and develop insights and recommendations for the weekly cross-channel report.
• Contribute in client presentations and manage relationships with junior clients.
• Take responsibility for the collaboration and delivery of creative specs.
• Meet with vendors and have a relevant point of view on their offering.
• Contribute to case studies that can be shared internally as learning and best practice.
• Train and manage Media Planning Execs to deliver high-quality output.
• Build strong relationships with partners, clients and internal teams
• Take responsibility for the performance of assigned media budgets against intended outcomes, and justify optimisations with insightful commentary

Management Responsibility

• Motivate junior team members, leading by example while teaching new skills.
• Provide timely and actionable feedback to aid in team development and improvement.
• Develop strong relationships across the client team to facilitate flawless execution of plans.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the team.
• Understand when to escalate issues to managers.
• Provide awareness and recognition for jobs well done.

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.

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