2082 - Planner / Buyer

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

About EssenceMediacom: A Leading WPP Media Brand

EssenceMediacom:

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 Planner/Buyer is a central role responsible for developing and executing data-informed, innovative media campaigns across various channels (including Digital, Press, Radio, and OOH). This position involves assessing media options, compiling detailed recommendations, managing campaign finances, and providing insights on target audiences and market trends. The role also includes supporting junior team members and collaborating with the Account Director to ensure best value for clients.

The Planner/Buyer significantly impacts client business performance by delivering innovative, data-driven media campaigns, fostering strong client relationships, contributing to team development and culture, and consistently striving for award-winning work and industry-leading innovation.

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.

To excel in this role, you will need to demonstrate a proven track record in media planning and buying, coupled with a keen analytical mind and strong communication skills. We are looking for someone who can not only execute campaigns effectively but also contribute to client growth and team development. 

Other Skills to bring would be:

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good numerical and administrative ability, including Excel.
• Natural curiosity and willingness to challenge planning when required.
• Desire to deliver award-winning work and industry-leading innovation.
• Positive, proactive, and hardworking attitude.

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 read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

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1150 - Account Manager - Client Services

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

About EssenceMediacom: A Leading WPP Media Brand

EssenceMediacom:

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

An Account Manager is responsible for managing the delivery of integrated communications solutions from the inception of the brief to presentation of the finished solution, through monitoring the campaign when it goes live, to reporting on the campaign results once it has run its course.  The Account Manager will be responsible for managing the output of external and internal resources utilised in this delivery. 

Working with the Account Director and planning team within the agency, the candidate will be required to demonstrate their ability to both work independently and lead a team within the agency. The AM will also be required to establish good working relationships with external agencies including creative and PR.

An Account Manager needs to possess good analytical and interpretive skills, paying close attention to detail, and have the ability to think creatively and strategically.  There is a requirement to develop communications solutions quickly and accurately. 

An Account Manager must possess a clear and concise style of writing along with a confident and persuasive presentation technique. 

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.

As an Account Manager you should:-

• Have a strong knowledge of all media opportunities
• Be able to Identify how future trends will impact media planning
• Develop buying strategies and oversee all buying to ensure best value
• Be able to provide regular campaign updates to senior management and clients.
• Have a knowledge of industry media planning tools (DDS, Addynamix etc)
• Demonstrate natural curiosity and challenge planning when required. 
• Have a confident and persuasive presenting technique
• Be able to prioritise work, not only their own but the teams as well. 
• A desire to deliver award winning work and industry leading innovation.

What You will need:

• An interest in and thorough knowledge of all media opportunities.
• A team player with excellent communication skills.
• An ability to be proactive, multi-task and manage time effectively.
• A clear and concise style of writing with confident, persuasive presentation skills.
• Numerical and analytical skills.  
• The ideal candidate will be well versed in all aspects of media planning and buying across all media.  As the role will be predominantly client facing, the candidate should havedemonstrable experience in communicating complex media planning as straight forward client advice. 

• Experience of business analytics and/or econometrics would be helpful, but not essential.
• An enquiring mind is a must.

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 read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

#LI-Promoted