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Planning Executive – Wavemaker UK
WPP Media
About WPP Media
WPP is the world's leading marketing services network, trusted growth partner for the world’s top brands. WPP Media, an AI-driven media operating unit, unites media, data, and partnerships through WPP Open, delivering creative personalisation at scale. Powered by Open Intelligence, clients gain clarity on their media investments—where, how, and why they deliver results.
About Wavemaker
A WPP Media brand, Wavemaker reshapes consumer decision-making and experiences via media, content, and technology. We champion brave brands and challenge them to push boundaries. Our expertise drives growth by questioning traditional approaches.
- Motto: "We do our best work for those who thrive on bold ideas and rapid progress."
- Wavemaker UK
Role Summary
The Planning Team at Wavemaker UK are the architects of industry-leading, transformative work. By bridging relations between specialists and consumers, we push creative and strategic boundaries. This entry-level Planning Executive role offers a career launchpad in the media industry.
Key Responsibilities
Media Planning Craft
- Build foundational knowledge of media planning across channels.
- Learn and apply DE&I (Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity) planning and carbon-conscious media practices.
- Master media systems/tools: TGI, Pathmatics, Wavemaker Architect, AdIntel, and more.
- Execute and analyse reports, including competitive and audience insights.
- Foster an analytical mindset to understand consumer behaviour and market trends.
- Keep abreast of industry trends and share insights daily.
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Campaign Management
- Assist in campaign schematics, media planning submissions, and creative brief reviews.
- Support financial processes (PO trackers, reconciliations, investments, queries).
- Collaborate with activation teams to produce tactical responses.
- Maintain status reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Effective Communication
- Coordinate client and creative agency meetings.
- Gather and present critical documents for client discussions.
- Align personal objectives with your manager and team goals.
Skills & Experience
Requirements
You’ll thrive at WPP Media if you embody our core values:
- Leading Collectively to achieve transformative creativity.
- Balancing trust for people and clients.
- Championing growth to progress the enterprise.
Core Skills (Developmental)
- Basic proficiency in MS Office: PowerPoint and Excel.
- Emerging knowledge of media, marketing trends, challenges, and cases.
- Ability to summarise industry insights for team use.
- Familiarity with tools: TGI, Pathmatics, AdIntel.
- Self-starter mentality—complete routine tasks independently, whether addressing clients or packaging deliverables.
Core Competencies
You will develop these skills in this role within key competency areas:
Problem Solving
- Identify issues via questions and data analysis.
- Baseline solutions and anticipate information gaps.
- Probe perspectives to refine solutions yourself and collaboratively.
Stakeholder Relationships
- Develop a deep understanding of clients (business goals, key decision-makers).
- Monitor agency-market trends impacting clients.
- Respond accurately, promptly to stakeholder requests while championing client needs.
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Effective Communication
- Adjust communication style for clarity.
- Transform complex information into simplified messages.
- Simplify technical discussions for stakeholders.
Campaign Management
- Meticulously log and update campaign details (PO/compliance/creatives).
- Deliver timely and accurate reports.
- Balance multiple tasks efficiently as deliverables emerge.
Compelling Storytelling
- Ask open-ended questions to amplify insights.
- Adapt storytelling for different audiences.
Ideas Creation & Strategy
- Question frameworks: plans, tools, trends, and innovations.
- Contribute ideas to brainstorming and new projects.
Comms Planning
- Aid cross-media strategy development.
- Contribute to audience data reporting, competitive analysis, and client-facing presentations.
What You Can Expect
Culture & Benefits
At Wavemaker UK, we prioritise growth, community, and creativity. Benefits include:
- A hybrid workplace: 4 days a week in-office (plus flexibility discussions).
- Networking opportunities with WPP’s global resources.
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and regional team events (thought leadership, celebrations).
- Flexible benefits:
- Generous medical, dental, vision, retirement groups.
- Substantial paid time off.
- Partner discounts.
- Regular "Health & Wellbeing Days".
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I)
WPP Media is a proudly equal-opportunity employer. We seek diverse viewpoints and champion career progression for all, regardless of background.
Requirements
- Must have the right to work in the UK.
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