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 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 About EssenceMediacom: A Leading WPP Media Brand EssenceMediacom 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 planning team are the guardians of creating industry leading, unrivalled work at EssenceMediacom. We are the central conduits to all specialists, striving to push boundaries and have a positive impact on consumers and brand. EssenceMediacom UK is looking for a Planning Executive to join our growing planning team, to support the planning team and give your career a flying start in the media industry. In this role, you will: Media planning craft: Develop a baseline of media planning knowledge across channels. Learn about DE+I planning and carbon conscious media. Learn and use media systems and tools including, but limited to, TGI, Pathmatics, Architect, AdIntel, etc. Run and analyse reports including competitive, audience insights, etc. Need an inquisitive and curious mindset, wanting to understand and learn more about media planning. Build your own knowledge by staying on top of the latest trends and news impacting the media industry. Campaign management: Learn the fundamentals of effective campaign management including updating schematics, providing media plans to clients, chasing creative, etc. Assist with financial processes e.g. PO trackers, bookings, reconciliations, queries. Work closely with activation teams to deliver responses and tactical plans. Effective communication: Update internal and external status reports. Coordinate the regular meetings with the client and creative agency and collation of documents for those meetings. Work with your line manager to your objectives and goals in line with your role and agency vision. 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 . Fundamental Practice Area Knowledge - Have a basic understanding and competence in MS Office - PowerPoint and Excel in particular. Develops an awareness and curiosity about media and marketing industry including trends and challenges or concepts. Research wider industry and shows ability to summarise information into findings to be shared. Develops a broad understanding of industry tools, technology, techniques and systems as well as application. E.g TGI, Adintel, Pathmatics Can run simple tasks independently and either present to clients direct or package for wider team. Problem Solving Asks questions and performs routine or basic analysis to define problems. Generates some solutions in own area of work and suggests additional sources of information to further investigate problems. Seeks a variety of perspectives and inputs and probes for more information to fully understand the problem and wider impact. Provides communication support for troubleshooting issues internally and externally with third parties. Develops a broad understanding of industry tools, technology, techniques and systems as well as application. Can run simple tasks independently and either present to clients direct or package for wider team. Stakeholder Relationships Has a good understanding of how the agency operates and works with their clients. Knows about the client's business and who the key decision makers are there. Has good understanding of agency and client and their business goals and challenges. Builds a working knowledge of market trends effecting the client (and agency). Responds to stakeholder requests in an accurate, timely and professional manner and seeks to have a good understanding of client needs and challenges. Effective Communication Seeks relevant information to ensure own understanding of complex information. Assists team members in the creation of routine communication materials (e.g., policies & procedures, guidelines, presentations, messages). Provides accurate information and learns how to simplify complex information. Adapts communication style and method to the audience. Applies subject matter knowledge to answer technical questions clearly and concisely and limits jargon. Campaign Management Learns and demonstrates a concern for what is expected regarding accuracy and thoroughness, so that sufficiently detailed information is logged correctly. Manages the implementation of campaigns, including compliant approvals and finance. E.g PO and creative trackers Delivers accurate reports with basic insights. Assesses the relative importance of tasks and activities assigned. Applies judgment to make trade-offs on time when faced with competing demands. Demonstrates ability to manage several tasks and meet deliverables with minimal error. 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. 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. Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location Please read our Privacy Notice ( ) for more information on how we process the information you provide.
Oct 26, 2025
Full time
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 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 About EssenceMediacom: A Leading WPP Media Brand EssenceMediacom 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 planning team are the guardians of creating industry leading, unrivalled work at EssenceMediacom. We are the central conduits to all specialists, striving to push boundaries and have a positive impact on consumers and brand. EssenceMediacom UK is looking for a Planning Executive to join our growing planning team, to support the planning team and give your career a flying start in the media industry. In this role, you will: Media planning craft: Develop a baseline of media planning knowledge across channels. Learn about DE+I planning and carbon conscious media. Learn and use media systems and tools including, but limited to, TGI, Pathmatics, Architect, AdIntel, etc. Run and analyse reports including competitive, audience insights, etc. Need an inquisitive and curious mindset, wanting to understand and learn more about media planning. Build your own knowledge by staying on top of the latest trends and news impacting the media industry. Campaign management: Learn the fundamentals of effective campaign management including updating schematics, providing media plans to clients, chasing creative, etc. Assist with financial processes e.g. PO trackers, bookings, reconciliations, queries. Work closely with activation teams to deliver responses and tactical plans. Effective communication: Update internal and external status reports. Coordinate the regular meetings with the client and creative agency and collation of documents for those meetings. Work with your line manager to your objectives and goals in line with your role and agency vision. 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 . Fundamental Practice Area Knowledge - Have a basic understanding and competence in MS Office - PowerPoint and Excel in particular. Develops an awareness and curiosity about media and marketing industry including trends and challenges or concepts. Research wider industry and shows ability to summarise information into findings to be shared. Develops a broad understanding of industry tools, technology, techniques and systems as well as application. E.g TGI, Adintel, Pathmatics Can run simple tasks independently and either present to clients direct or package for wider team. Problem Solving Asks questions and performs routine or basic analysis to define problems. Generates some solutions in own area of work and suggests additional sources of information to further investigate problems. Seeks a variety of perspectives and inputs and probes for more information to fully understand the problem and wider impact. Provides communication support for troubleshooting issues internally and externally with third parties. Develops a broad understanding of industry tools, technology, techniques and systems as well as application. Can run simple tasks independently and either present to clients direct or package for wider team. Stakeholder Relationships Has a good understanding of how the agency operates and works with their clients. Knows about the client's business and who the key decision makers are there. Has good understanding of agency and client and their business goals and challenges. Builds a working knowledge of market trends effecting the client (and agency). Responds to stakeholder requests in an accurate, timely and professional manner and seeks to have a good understanding of client needs and challenges. Effective Communication Seeks relevant information to ensure own understanding of complex information. Assists team members in the creation of routine communication materials (e.g., policies & procedures, guidelines, presentations, messages). Provides accurate information and learns how to simplify complex information. Adapts communication style and method to the audience. Applies subject matter knowledge to answer technical questions clearly and concisely and limits jargon. Campaign Management Learns and demonstrates a concern for what is expected regarding accuracy and thoroughness, so that sufficiently detailed information is logged correctly. Manages the implementation of campaigns, including compliant approvals and finance. E.g PO and creative trackers Delivers accurate reports with basic insights. Assesses the relative importance of tasks and activities assigned. Applies judgment to make trade-offs on time when faced with competing demands. Demonstrates ability to manage several tasks and meet deliverables with minimal error. 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. 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. Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location Please read our Privacy Notice ( ) for more information on how we process the information you provide.
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 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 About EssenceMediacom: A Leading WPP Media Brand EssenceMediacom 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 This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing team as a Senior Account Executive, working with one of the world's most iconic and innovative brands: adidas. Sitting within the central adidas EU Brand Planning team, you will be a key player in the successful delivery of major, pan-European campaigns. You will take the lead on critical campaign milestones, from overseeing the end-to-end creative process and managing campaign roll-ups to coordinating with our specialist Hubs and 18 local market teams. This role includes line management responsibility for an Account Executive, offering a brilliant opportunity to develop your leadership skills by mentoring and guiding their development. Your impact will be immediate, ensuring the seamless execution of campaigns and fostering strong relationships across the agency network and with the client. Beyond operational excellence, you will actively contribute to strategic planning, using data and insights to shape campaign guidance and drive performance. This is a pivotal role for a proactive individual ready to take on more responsibility and accelerate their career in a fast-paced, strategic, pan-European environment. 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 . We are looking for a proactive and highly organised individual with around 2+ years of experience in a media agency, ready to take the next step in their career. The ideal candidate will demonstrate: A genuine passion for media, advertising, and the adidas brand. You are culturally curious and interested in the worlds of sport, fashion, and entertainment. Proven experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously. You have exceptional organisational skills, a meticulous eye for detail, and the ability to keep complex processes on track. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build relationships, manage stakeholders, and articulate information clearly to clients, internal teams, and partners. A proactive, self-starting attitude. You are comfortable taking ownership of key processes and have a desire to develop your leadership skills, including an ambition to mentor junior team members. A logical and numerate mindset with experience in campaign reporting and analysis. You are comfortable working with data to unearth insights and contribute to strategic recommendations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, is essential. Experience with industry insight tools (e.g., YouGov, TGI) would be an advantage. 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. 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. Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location Please read our Privacy Notice ( ) for more information on how we process the information you provide.
Oct 26, 2025
Full time
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 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 About EssenceMediacom: A Leading WPP Media Brand EssenceMediacom 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 This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing team as a Senior Account Executive, working with one of the world's most iconic and innovative brands: adidas. Sitting within the central adidas EU Brand Planning team, you will be a key player in the successful delivery of major, pan-European campaigns. You will take the lead on critical campaign milestones, from overseeing the end-to-end creative process and managing campaign roll-ups to coordinating with our specialist Hubs and 18 local market teams. This role includes line management responsibility for an Account Executive, offering a brilliant opportunity to develop your leadership skills by mentoring and guiding their development. Your impact will be immediate, ensuring the seamless execution of campaigns and fostering strong relationships across the agency network and with the client. Beyond operational excellence, you will actively contribute to strategic planning, using data and insights to shape campaign guidance and drive performance. This is a pivotal role for a proactive individual ready to take on more responsibility and accelerate their career in a fast-paced, strategic, pan-European environment. 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 . We are looking for a proactive and highly organised individual with around 2+ years of experience in a media agency, ready to take the next step in their career. The ideal candidate will demonstrate: A genuine passion for media, advertising, and the adidas brand. You are culturally curious and interested in the worlds of sport, fashion, and entertainment. Proven experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously. You have exceptional organisational skills, a meticulous eye for detail, and the ability to keep complex processes on track. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build relationships, manage stakeholders, and articulate information clearly to clients, internal teams, and partners. A proactive, self-starting attitude. You are comfortable taking ownership of key processes and have a desire to develop your leadership skills, including an ambition to mentor junior team members. A logical and numerate mindset with experience in campaign reporting and analysis. You are comfortable working with data to unearth insights and contribute to strategic recommendations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, is essential. Experience with industry insight tools (e.g., YouGov, TGI) would be an advantage. 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. 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. Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location Please read our Privacy Notice ( ) for more information on how we process the information you provide.
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 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 About EssenceMediacom: A Leading WPP Media Brand EssenceMediacom 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 Senior Account Executive The Senior Account Executive will need to gain a deep understanding of our client's businesses and will need to apply their digital planning skills to ensure that campaigns deliver effectively and progressively against client's objectives. The Senior Account Executive will be established as part of the NBCUniversal team working specifically on Universal's Home Entertainment head office division. This is a really exciting client seeing some of the most rapid change, evolution and innovation in the market and this role in particular deals with the amazing new and high-profile film releases such as Wicked: For Good, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Minions 3 and Christopher Nolan's new film The Odyssey. 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 . Digital planning and buying: Central planning, buying & execution of all digital campaigns across multiple territories (with a large focus on social and biddable platforms) Planning best in market executions through tried & tested knowledge application as well as innovation and testing (media owner briefing, responses, rationales, etc) Reporting and insight lead (with access to a digital reporting dashboard to minimise traditional reporting methods) with the ability to identify insights from large data sets & provide recommendations to ensure the positive evolution of campaign performance is incorporated into future media plans Support the manager and associate director in all aspects of the planning and buying cycle Client Management & Account Coordination Day to day client relationship responsibilities include planning communications & working closely with Universal offices to ensure digital deliverables are met Client status meeting presence and planning meeting presentations Become familiar with the full range of media tech and tool facilities to maximise the output of the role Grow & nurture existing relationships with our clients and media partners What you will need: Minimum two years experience working in online biddable platforms including Meta, YouTube, TikTok and Reddit. Experience working with Amazon a bonus Experienced working with digital media owners Strong digital and data fluency Good attention to detail and an ability to interrogate data Confident and professional with strong management/communication skills Proficient in the management & training of junior team members Good organizational skills, pro-active and inquisitive - with a passion to learn 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. 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. Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location Please read our Privacy Notice ( ) for more information on how we process the information you provide.
Oct 26, 2025
Full time
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 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 About EssenceMediacom: A Leading WPP Media Brand EssenceMediacom 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 Senior Account Executive The Senior Account Executive will need to gain a deep understanding of our client's businesses and will need to apply their digital planning skills to ensure that campaigns deliver effectively and progressively against client's objectives. The Senior Account Executive will be established as part of the NBCUniversal team working specifically on Universal's Home Entertainment head office division. This is a really exciting client seeing some of the most rapid change, evolution and innovation in the market and this role in particular deals with the amazing new and high-profile film releases such as Wicked: For Good, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Minions 3 and Christopher Nolan's new film The Odyssey. 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 . Digital planning and buying: Central planning, buying & execution of all digital campaigns across multiple territories (with a large focus on social and biddable platforms) Planning best in market executions through tried & tested knowledge application as well as innovation and testing (media owner briefing, responses, rationales, etc) Reporting and insight lead (with access to a digital reporting dashboard to minimise traditional reporting methods) with the ability to identify insights from large data sets & provide recommendations to ensure the positive evolution of campaign performance is incorporated into future media plans Support the manager and associate director in all aspects of the planning and buying cycle Client Management & Account Coordination Day to day client relationship responsibilities include planning communications & working closely with Universal offices to ensure digital deliverables are met Client status meeting presence and planning meeting presentations Become familiar with the full range of media tech and tool facilities to maximise the output of the role Grow & nurture existing relationships with our clients and media partners What you will need: Minimum two years experience working in online biddable platforms including Meta, YouTube, TikTok and Reddit. Experience working with Amazon a bonus Experienced working with digital media owners Strong digital and data fluency Good attention to detail and an ability to interrogate data Confident and professional with strong management/communication skills Proficient in the management & training of junior team members Good organizational skills, pro-active and inquisitive - with a passion to learn 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. 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. Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location Please read our Privacy Notice ( ) for more information on how we process the information you provide.
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 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 About EssenceMediacom: A Leading WPP Media Brand EssenceMediacom 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 planning account manager is the perfect role for a bright, enthusiastic, and personable character, and an opportunity to work within the umbrella of the biggest advertiser in the country, and on the most exciting and popular brands within that. The successful candidate will manage the day-to-day account, be involved in end-to-end media planning from annual planning to econometrics debriefs, lead a team, and deliver idea-first media solutions within a accommodating, fair and friendly client team. The candidate should also have an established knowledge of the UK digital landscape and experience using insights and planning tools to ensure our plans are digital-first, founded in insight and set-up to test & learn. If you have a passion for media planning across multiple channels, this is a wonderful opportunity! Based in our new WPP campus building in the heart of Manchester's development district, the largest communications operation outside of London and the home for all WPP regional talent across a number of business disciplines, and an amazing place to grow your communications career and to realise your potential in a dynamic and exciting setting. The planning account manager has three main responsibilities: 1) Leading the day-to-day account management and being the go-to person for the client. You will be indispensable to them, a key ally to help them develop amazing work. 2) Inspiring and managing the internal team. Doing and delegating where appropriate, overseeing important budget documents and ensuring the efficiency of the day to day. 3) Acting as the key fulcrum between planning and other EssenceMediacom departments to ensure a smooth and successful running of the account. 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 . Performance mindset be proficient in managing budgets and comprehensive measurement documents. Proven digital understanding, training and ability to cover digital questions in client meetings in lieu of specialist teams. Strong presentation and communication skills with excellent written & verbal English language skills/grammar. Independent worker who can own and manage relationships confidently. Drive to execute new ideas and be at the forefront of new industry developments. Personality. It's a work hard, play hard group. A keen eye for detail and a conscientious approach. Experience in cross channel media planning. A positive and passionate approach that motivates the team around you. The ability to delegate, up and downwards, to coordinate between groups and departments and to be able to sell strategies, initiatives and ideas convincingly. Provide regular feedback (both positive and negative) to the team on a regular basis. Set clear KPIs' that focus on the individual's key behaviours and areas for improvement. Flag up any serious performance issues immediately and seek help to manage them accordingly. Ensure that the team are working in a collaborative way with Digital, Investment, MBA, Business Science, Consumer Insight etc. Quality control of output from the team. 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. 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. Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location Please read our Privacy Notice ( ) for more information on how we process the information you provide.
Oct 26, 2025
Full time
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 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 About EssenceMediacom: A Leading WPP Media Brand EssenceMediacom 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 planning account manager is the perfect role for a bright, enthusiastic, and personable character, and an opportunity to work within the umbrella of the biggest advertiser in the country, and on the most exciting and popular brands within that. The successful candidate will manage the day-to-day account, be involved in end-to-end media planning from annual planning to econometrics debriefs, lead a team, and deliver idea-first media solutions within a accommodating, fair and friendly client team. The candidate should also have an established knowledge of the UK digital landscape and experience using insights and planning tools to ensure our plans are digital-first, founded in insight and set-up to test & learn. If you have a passion for media planning across multiple channels, this is a wonderful opportunity! Based in our new WPP campus building in the heart of Manchester's development district, the largest communications operation outside of London and the home for all WPP regional talent across a number of business disciplines, and an amazing place to grow your communications career and to realise your potential in a dynamic and exciting setting. The planning account manager has three main responsibilities: 1) Leading the day-to-day account management and being the go-to person for the client. You will be indispensable to them, a key ally to help them develop amazing work. 2) Inspiring and managing the internal team. Doing and delegating where appropriate, overseeing important budget documents and ensuring the efficiency of the day to day. 3) Acting as the key fulcrum between planning and other EssenceMediacom departments to ensure a smooth and successful running of the account. 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 . Performance mindset be proficient in managing budgets and comprehensive measurement documents. Proven digital understanding, training and ability to cover digital questions in client meetings in lieu of specialist teams. Strong presentation and communication skills with excellent written & verbal English language skills/grammar. Independent worker who can own and manage relationships confidently. Drive to execute new ideas and be at the forefront of new industry developments. Personality. It's a work hard, play hard group. A keen eye for detail and a conscientious approach. Experience in cross channel media planning. A positive and passionate approach that motivates the team around you. The ability to delegate, up and downwards, to coordinate between groups and departments and to be able to sell strategies, initiatives and ideas convincingly. Provide regular feedback (both positive and negative) to the team on a regular basis. Set clear KPIs' that focus on the individual's key behaviours and areas for improvement. Flag up any serious performance issues immediately and seek help to manage them accordingly. Ensure that the team are working in a collaborative way with Digital, Investment, MBA, Business Science, Consumer Insight etc. Quality control of output from the team. 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. 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. Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location Please read our Privacy Notice ( ) for more information on how we process the information you provide.
