Role Summary and Impact

WPP Media: Sports & Entertainment is our dedicated practice focused on the development of brand partnerships, sponsorships, branded entertainment and socially driven content solutions for brands. We work with the biggest and most impactful brands, platforms, IP, rights holders, talent and creators to drive our work.

We passionately believe that Sports and Entertainment make modern culture. Across sport, music, fashion, gaming and entertainment, they fuel the communities and fandoms that drive audiences and power brand differentiation. The vision of our 100+ dedicated craft experts is simple – We make brands epic in culture.  

About WPP 650

Join an award-winning team at the heart of UK government, where your work will genuinely shape lives. As part of WPP 650 you’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative environment that values curiosity, kindness, and growth. Together, we use behaviour change principles to design smarter services, influence better decisions, and help millions of people across the country.

Named WPP 650, after the 650 UK parliamentary constituencies, the name is a reminder that our work must reflect the full breadth of the country, every community, every audience. No two days are the same. The challenges are complex, the problems worth solving, and the learning constant. You’ll tackle issues that matter, alongside talented colleagues who care deeply about what they do. It’s demanding – but always rewarding.

This is meaningful work with real-world impact – the kind you can point to with pride.

Overview

We believe that the best projects are down to the people that lead them and the environment that they create. Our project delivery team in Sports & Entertainment is full of delivery specialists who take the time and effort to build both strong relationships with stakeholders and vibrant cultures that enable project teams to deliver great work. 

We’re looking for a Media Partnerships Manager to join our dynamic Delivery Team. This exciting role involves managing and overseeing the production and execution of content partnership campaigns.  Whilst this role will be aligned to WPP 650 there is the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of high-profile clients and media partners. 

While the primary focus is on Media Partnerships (Print, Radio, Digital), there’s potential to work across on Branded Entertainment projects (AV, AFP, etc.) and Sports Projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Be part of our Project Delivery team, responsible for the delivery of exciting projects, for WPP 650 and the wider WPP client portfolio.
• Use Project Management skills to deliver a best-in-class project delivery experience for all stakeholders
• Have an ability to build strong relationships through emotional intelligence and great communication, problem-solving, collaboration and strategic thinking.
• Be responsible for leadership and day-to-day management of multiple projects and competent in managing all aspects of a project, i.e. scope, schedule, finance, risk, quality and resources. 
• Build ongoing commitment from stakeholders and bring people together to achieve specified outcomes.
• Delivery to include:
• Planning what work needs to be done, when and defining stakeholder R&R;
• Looking at the risks involved in a particular project and managing these risks
• Making sure the work is done to the right standard;
• Motivating the team of people involved in the project;
• Co-ordinating work done by different people;
• Making sure the project is running on time and to budget;
• Calmly dealing with changes to the project as and when necessary;
• Making sure the project delivers the expected outcomes and benefits;
• Persuasion and Influence - Uses a variety of skills to create discussion, reach an agreement and create outcomes, affecting the action, behaviours, and opinions of others.​​​​​​​

What We’re Looking For:

Experience & Expertise

• 3+ years’ experience at Exec/Snr Exec level, in a media agency or media owner.
• Good Knowledge of all media channels, including print, radio, and digital.
• Clear understanding of content, partnerships, and production processes.
• Advantageous to have knowledge & experience of AV, Broadcast Sponsorship & APF.

Skills & Attributes

• Hyper-organised with excellent project management skills.
• Exceptional people skills, confident in managing clients and multiple stakeholder relationships.
• Growing commercial awareness, with experience in financial processes
• Attention to detail and comfort working with numbers,
• Ability to prioritise workloads and juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
• A confident communicator, capable of leading client meetings and delivering presentations.
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and creative – a natural problem-solver and a “yes” person.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to deadlines.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. 

We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including 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 characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. 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.

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

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