About this Junior Account Intern role at VML
Who We Are
VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.
About WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.
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Project Coordination Support: Assist in preparing project updates, meeting agendas, events and detailed minutes. Coordinate internal and external meetings/calls to ensure smooth communication flow.
- Research & Insights: Conduct research on trends, competitive landscapes and target audiences to gather insights that inform strategic recommendations.
- Internal Collaboration: Support communication and collaboration with internal cross-functional teams (e.g., creative, strategy, planning, digital) to facilitate integrated project delivery.
- Administrative Assistance: Provide essential administrative support to the account team, including data entry, presentation preparation, and maintaining organized client files.
- Timeline & Budget Tracking: Assist in monitoring project timelines and, where appropriate, learn about budget tracking, helping to flag potential issues proactively to senior team members.
- Learning & Development: Actively participate in internal training sessions, team meetings, and client discussions to absorb knowledge and contribute to problem-solving.
- Passion for Advertising and Communication
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Communication Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Proactive Learner: Exceptional active listening skills, a proactive approach to information gathering, and a strong desire to learn and contribute.
- Team Player: A naturally collaborative team player who can also work effectively and with initiative.
- Organization & Time Management: Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of assisting with multiple tasks and prioritizing effectively.
- Curiosity: A strong intellectual curiosity about our business, the wider healthcare industry, and global trends, with an eagerness to learn about the regulatory and industry landscape.
- Tech Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfortable with digital tools.
- Invaluable Hands-On Experience
- Mentorship & Guidance: Receive support and guidance from experienced account leaders and industry experts.
- Industry Exposure
- Career Foundation: Build a strong foundation for a future career in advertising, communications, or client services.
- Collaborative Culture: Be part of a vibrant, innovative, and inclusive workplace that values creativity and teamwork.
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Networking Opportunities
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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 an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to 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.
VML is a WPP agency (NYSE: WPP). For more information, please visit www.vml.com, and follow along on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.
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