2368 - Account Executive

About the Role
Join our Leeds planning team as an Account Executive and work alongside a talented team to deliver day-to-day strategies for exciting, award-winning global clients. You’ll collaborate with senior leaders and specialist teams to create media strategies rooted in data, audience insights and designed to deliver business results.

This role offers opportunities to lead campaigns, mentor junior team members, and grow your career in a fun, supportive environment. A good understanding of media channels is essential, while curiosity, a growth mindset, and enthusiasm are key.

Why Join Us?

1. The Team: Work with a passionate, talented group eager to share knowledge and support your development.
2. The Work: Every day is different, with new challenges, exciting campaigns, and opportunities to push boundaries.
3. Development: Benefit from industry-leading learning programs, mentorship, and hands-on experience with high-profile campaigns.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and deliver media strategies with the Account Director.
• Act as the client’s key contact, ensuring campaigns meet objectives.
• Lead the financial management of accounts, adhering to budgets and compliance processes.
• Mentor junior team members, fostering their growth and expertise.
• Stay curious - engage in training and industry trends to keep ahead of innovations.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: Experience in the industry. A good foundation in ATL and digital channels (PPC, SEO, Paid Social, eCommerce, etc.)
• Analytical Skills: Confident interpreting data, identifying trends, and presenting actionable insights.
• Collaboration: Build relationships across teams and clients, with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Curiosity: Passionate about learning and solving challenges.
• Organisational Skills: Manage diverse tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Some experience training and mentoring junior team members ideal, but not essential.

Measures of Success

• 3 Months: Established strong client and team relationships, completed training, and contributed value to campaigns.
• 6 Months: Delivered impactful campaigns, demonstrated strong client and category knowledge, and actively supported team delivery against client objectives.

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 that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country. 

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 (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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Hybrid Role Location: 100 Wellington St, Leeds LS1 4LT OR 100 Southwark St, London SE1 0SW

About Us 

KINESSO is the technology-driven performance marketing agency that sits at the very heart of IPG Mediabrands, providing actionable growth for both our agency partners and clients. We turn 'action' into 'outcome' for our clients, leveraging our unique capabilities in optimization, analytics, AI, and experimentation. KINESSO has brought together the collective power of what was formerly Matterkind, Reprise, and Kinesso under one collective entity that will serve as the most powerful delivery engine in the industry. We have extensive offerings spanning performance marketing and data and technology. Fuelled by a deep understanding of consumer behaviour, we offer an end-to-end engine of planning and optimization while also delivering on data-driven strategy for social platforms, actionable growth in e-commerce, and creating curated marketplaces specific to each client's function and needs. The company has more than 6,000 employees operating in more than 60 countries. Learn more at www.KINESSO.com 

Role Description 

For our Biddable team, we are looking for a Biddable Senior Executive, who will support the Biddable Manager and Account Director in delivering high-performance advertising campaigns across both Search & Social platforms.

The role will involve developing a full understanding of Search Engine Marketing, assisting the team in the building and optimization of Search and Social campaigns, data gathering for reporting, competitor and market trend analysis and more. The Biddable Senior Executive will use both analytical and creative skills to fulfil a broad range of projects. In addition to assisting with the account and client management, the Biddable Senior Executive will also be involved in managing and training the off-shore team we work closely with.

The right candidate will have excellent numeracy, written and oral communication skills and the ability to demonstrate keen attention to detail. General enthusiasm and a can do attitude is a must.

Key Responsibilities 

General Responsibilities 

• Complete timesheets on a regular, minimum of a weekly basis
• Ensure work is completed to a high standard and within deadlines
• Adhere to quality assurance policies
• Demonstrate the ability to self-manage and be efficient at completing a variety of tasks
• Supervise the output of off-shore team members and the quality of output

Biddable Expertise 

• Developing more advanced knowledge of Search & Social, by attending training, obtaining relevant qualification and keeping up to date with industry news and developments
• Develop a full working knowledge of all reporting and tracking tools as well as Excel and PowerPoint
• Contribute in developing new products and ways of working that improve biddable results

Campaign Management

• Fulfil relevant daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly tasks, ensuring that all campaigns are executed to plan and meet the targets
• Work with your Account Manager/Account Director to ensure that:
  • campaigns/projects timelines, cost estimates, schedules and forecasts are accurately developed and adhered to
  • campaigns are set up and optimised in the correct way, according to brief and Search/Social best practice
  • campaigns are monitored daily and hit relevant targets
  • creating reports accurately and developing presentations to the highest level of quality and integrity

• Help in preparing client-facing performance review presentations as well as deliver parts of these in client meetings
• Provide regular results analysis, reporting and recommendations
• Update budget sheets on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Under the guidance of your manager, develop and distribute accurate contact reports from meetings and conversations within 24 hours
• Coordinate and distribute regular status reports
• Keep clients and account team updated on the status of account activities
• Have input in developing short and long term Search & Social strategies for the client

Innovation & Initiative

• Contribute to the improvement of reporting, including testing and developing features and functionality in Excel and other related software
• Assist in the development and streamlining of processes involved in data capture, automated reporting and quality assurance
• Use your personal passion and creativity to help develop intelligent, innovative and effective ideas and process improvements for your projects/tasks
• Contribute your own ideas and opinions on your client’s business, how we work, and the industry we are in; establish a presence in the agency; have a voice in meetings

Desired Skills & Experience 

You are a go-getter, happy to roll up your sleeves and chip in to get the job done. You thrive in a team environment but also are independent and motivated to get on with it. You are analytical with a creative twist and love more than anything to put your hands up to contribute your ideas on a regular basis. You possess excellent numeracy, written and oral communications skills and have some previous experience working on either Paid Search or Paid Social campaigns. You must be excited by the digital landscape and want to drive performance for clients, whilst learning the technical setup that underpins a successful campaign, with analytical skills and attention to detail that can be used to help build and manage campaigns. Excellent familiarity with all the major social networks: TikTok, Meta, X, as well as others such as Snapchat. An interest in advanced data management and software would also be beneficial.

Employee Transparency 

At IPG Mediabrands, we celebrate differences and believe this makes us stronger. IPG Mediabrands are an equal-opportunity employer committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. 

The Perks

We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued – and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits:  

• Flexi–leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as the minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year  
• Free breakfast and free lunch  
• Early finish Fridays 
• Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times)   
• Retail discounts 
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice car scheme 
• Wellbeing programme, including Headspace & flu jabs 
• Interest-free season ticket loan  
• Paid time off for Volunteering  
• Group Income Protection  
• Life Assurance  
• Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level)  
• Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6%  
• Generous Parental Leave & Pay   
• Independent mortgage advice  
• Financial education  
• Employee Assistance Programme  
• Free eye tests  
• Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. 

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry. 

Rockstar is on the lookout for a talented Technical Artist who possess a passion for technology and innovation. 

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s new state-of-the-art game development studio in Carlsbad, CA

WHAT WE DO

• The Rockstar Games Technical Art team creates, maintains and enhances tools and workflows for artists across our Art, Animation, and VFX teams.  
• We create and maintain photogrammetry tools and pipelines, and support live scan sessions.  
• We drive innovation and efficiency in our pipelines by continuously researching and developing new technology.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and support tools and pipelines in DCC and standalone contexts.  
• Develop automated solutions for data processing.   
• Stay informed on the latest technology and research related to the art of data pipelines and machine learning.  
• Write clear and detailed documentation for tools and workflows. 
• Diagnose and solve technical issues affecting artists.  

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Artist, Technical Director, Tools Programmer, or similar.  
• Experience developing tools for DCCs like Houdini, Zbrush, Agisoft, or Metashape. 
• Experience working through a full game production cycle or long-term project. 
• A strong understanding of Photogrammetry workflows and software.  
• Proficiency in Python. 
• Experience with build systems like Jenkins, Airflow, or Celery.   
• An understanding of a 3D asset pipeline and color management.   
• Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to complex problems. 

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

• A degree in Computer Science or related discipline.  
• C++ programming skills.  
• Experience working with package management and deployment systems like Rez or PyPi.  
• Experience with ML based photogrammetry workflows like Gaussian Splats or Nerfs.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect.  In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities (or on the basis of any other protected ground under human rights legislation) during the recruitment process, as well as to any Rockstar employees in order for them to perform the essential functions of their roles.  Rockstar will comply with its obligations under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and will provide accommodations as long as such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship on Rockstar.  If you need more information about Rockstar’s accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter during the interview process.  

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

#LI-AS1

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. 

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry. 

Rockstar is on the lookout for a talented Technical Artist who possess a passion for technology and innovation. 

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s unique game development studio in Oakville, ON. 

WHAT WE DO

• The Rockstar Games Technical Art team creates, maintains and enhances tools and workflows for artists across our Art, Animation, and VFX teams.  
• We create and maintain photogrammetry tools and pipelines, and support live scan sessions.  
• We drive innovation and efficiency in our pipelines by continuously researching and developing new technology.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and support tools and pipelines in DCC and standalone contexts.  
• Develop automated solutions for data processing.   
• Stay informed on the latest technology and research related to the art of data pipelines and machine learning.  
• Write clear and detailed documentation for tools and workflows. 
• Diagnose and solve technical issues affecting artists.  

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Artist, Technical Director, Tools Programmer, or similar.  
• Experience developing tools for DCCs like Houdini, Zbrush, Agisoft, or Metashape. 
• Experience working through a full game production cycle or long-term project. 
• A strong understanding of Photogrammetry workflows and software.  
• Proficiency in Python. 
• Experience with build systems like Jenkins, Airflow, or Celery.   
• An understanding of a 3D asset pipeline and color management.   
• Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to complex problems. 

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

• A degree in Computer Science or related discipline.  
• C++ programming skills.  
• Experience working with package management and deployment systems like Rez or PyPi.  
• Experience with ML based photogrammetry workflows like Gaussian Splats or Nerfs.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect.  In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities (or on the basis of any other protected ground under human rights legislation) during the recruitment process, as well as to any Rockstar employees in order for them to perform the essential functions of their roles.  Rockstar will comply with its obligations under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and will provide accommodations as long as such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship on Rockstar.  If you need more information about Rockstar’s accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter during the interview process.  

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

#LI-AS1

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. 

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry. 

Rockstar is on the lookout for a talented Technical Artist who possess a passion for technology and innovation. 

This is a full-time, permanent and in-office position based out of Rockstar’s unique game development studio in the heart of Leeds, England. 

WHAT WE DO

• The Rockstar Games Technical Art team creates, maintains and enhances tools and workflows for artists across our Art, Animation, and VFX teams.  
• We create and maintain photogrammetry tools and pipelines, and support live scan sessions.  
• We drive innovation and efficiency in our pipelines by continuously researching and developing new technology.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and support tools and pipelines in DCC and standalone contexts.  
• Develop automated solutions for data processing.   
• Stay informed on the latest technology and research related to the art of data pipelines and machine learning.  
• Write clear and detailed documentation for tools and workflows. 
• Diagnose and solve technical issues affecting artists.  

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Artist, Technical Director, Tools Programmer, or similar.  
• Experience developing tools for DCCs like Houdini, Zbrush, Agisoft, or Metashape. 
• Experience working through a full game production cycle or long-term project. 
• A strong understanding of Photogrammetry workflows and software.  
• Proficiency in Python. 
• Experience with build systems like Jenkins, Airflow, or Celery.   
• An understanding of a 3D asset pipeline and color management.   
• Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to complex problems. 

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

• A degree in Computer Science or related discipline.  
• C++ programming skills.  
• Experience working with package management and deployment systems like Rez or PyPi.  
• Experience with ML based photogrammetry workflows like Gaussian Splats or Nerfs.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect.  In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities (or on the basis of any other protected ground under human rights legislation) during the recruitment process, as well as to any Rockstar employees in order for them to perform the essential functions of their roles.  Rockstar will comply with its obligations under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and will provide accommodations as long as such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship on Rockstar.  If you need more information about Rockstar’s accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter during the interview process.  

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

#LI-AS1