About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

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About Essencemediacom: A Leading WPP Media Brand

Essesncemediacom is a new breed of media agency. Grounded in analytics & insights, and powered by data & technology, we believe in the power of media and creative to drive breakthroughs for the world's best brands. We help clients understand the modern marketing paradox and discover the breakthroughs brands need to win with their consumers. We are designed for the new communications economy - built on data & technology, built for people & algorithms, built around diverse schools of thought, built to test & learn at scale, and, crucially, built to evolve.

Role Summary and Impact

The Media Associate supports the development and execution of media plans and campaigns, ensuring efficient implementation of media strategies to meet campaign objectives and client needs, ultimately contributing to the success of client campaigns and the growth of the agency.

Assist in the creation and execution of media plans, including the scheduling and placement of ads across various channels.
Coordinate with media vendors and ensure timely delivery of media assets and placements.
Monitor and manage media campaigns to ensure adherence to schedules and budgets.
Support the negotiation of media rates and placements with vendors, ensuring favorable terms for the agency or client.
Maintain relationships with media vendors and assist in sourcing new opportunities and securing media buys.
Collect and analyze media performance data, providing insights and recommendations for campaign optimization.
Prepare regular reports on media activities, including budget tracking, performance metrics, and campaign results.
Monitor ongoing campaigns and adjust strategies as needed to improve performance and achieve campaign goals.
Act as a point of reference for clients and internal teams regarding media planning and execution.
Manage media schedules, trafficking of ads, and ensure all media materials are delivered accurately and on time.

Skills and Experience

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:

Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Advertising, Media, or a related field.
Strong interest in the media landscape and a desire to learn about media planning and buying.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

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. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.