Executive, Planning

About WPP Media:
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.
 
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

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 & WPP Media’s shared core values:

o Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.

o Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.

o Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

About Wavemaker: Wavemaker positively provokes growth for clients by reshaping consumer decision-making and experiences through media, content, and technology. Our name is both our mission and our method. We do our best work for brave brands and people who relish being challenged to go further and faster, together. 

Role Summary and Impact 
3 best things about the job:
1\. Integration: Most media agencies separate their divisions very clearly, if you are in digital you would not be involved in the offline team planning process, you will be learning about other media constantly, and be contributing to campaigns that cover every media channels.
2\. Comprehensive training system: You will receive direct coaching from agency’s senior members and training across all communication disciplines.
3\. Part of an overall marketing team: You will be fully involved in the marketing communication process through working closely with client’s media and marketing communications team.

Core responsibilities:
•    Campaign creation, reporting and optimization.
•    Proposing and implementing new ideas and product offerings.
•    Client liaison and relationship development.
•    Keeping a close ear to the ground on new opportunities to take to client.
•    Helping advise the wider team on planning optimization.

Skills and Experience:
•    1 year of experience in media planning within an agency. Fresh graduates with relevant internship experience are also welcome.
•    Good understanding of all media channels.
•    High level of understanding consumer research
•    Excellent communication skills and experience working across large media budgets.
•    Business proficiency in English

Life at WPP Media
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 & 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.
 
WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular 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.

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.

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