3228 – Planning Executive - UK

Role Summary and Impact

As our new Account Executive, you won’t be stuck in a corner doing dry data entry. You’ll be right in the engine room of the planning team on a number of UK accounts, including our exciting integrated new business win – Electoral Commission.

The Client Services/Planning Teams are the central hub to all clients’ teams, bringing together audience and channel insights with platform innovation to everything we do. We work across disciplines to deliver innovative and effective media planning solutions while ensuring excellent client services. This role is ideal for someone proactive, curious, and eager to build a career in marketing within a fast-paced environment.

And remember, you don’t need to know it all yet. We’ll teach you the tools, the terminology, and the strategy. With regular 1-to-1s, honest support, and access to the world-class WPP Media University, we’ll give you everything you need to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a baseline of media planning knowledge across channels.
• Learn and use media systems and tools including, but limited to, Open, TGI, Pathmatics, AdIntel, etc.
• Run and analyse reports including audience insights, competitors etc.
• Build your own knowledge by staying on top of the latest trends and news impacting the media industry.
• Assist with financial processes e.g. PO trackers, bookings, reconciliations, queries.
• Learn the fundamentals of effective campaign management including updating schematics, providing media plans to clients, working with creative partners, owning creative deliverables etc.
• Champion ways to integrate WPP’s proprietary AI platform Open across your client and the wider team.

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.

What We’re Looking For

• The Essentials: You are a recent graduate (or have equivalent, relevant experience) with a demonstrable passion for digital marketing, social media, and brand-building.
• An Eye for Detail: You have sharp organisational skills, a dedication to doing great work, and the ability to stay focused when things get busy.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to share your ideas in a collaborative team setting.
• The Basics: Comfortable navigating both Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Google Workspace (Sheets, Slides, Docs). You are keen to develop your analytical skills using these tools.
• Growth Mindset: You are open to feedback, eager to learn, and focused on progress over perfection

The "Nice-to-Haves" (Completely Optional Bonuses!)

If you have any of the below, that’s fantastic! If not, don’t worry at all—we will teach you everything you need to know:

• Previous experience or an internship at a digital or media agency.
• A basic understanding of tracking and ad-serving tech (like Campaign Manager 360 or social platform pixels).
• Familiarity with booking technologies like Adazzle or DDS.

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. 

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

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