Media Planning Associate Manager

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

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Wavemaker, part of WPP, positively provokes growth for clients by reshaping consumer decision-making and experiences through media, content, and technology. Our name is both our mission and our method. We do our best work for brave brands and people who relish being challenged to go further and faster, together.

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:
1. Around 4-5 years of experience in media agency
2. With leadership track record, guiding a small team
3. Experience working with multiple stakeholders, e.g. suppliers, advertising/marketing agencies, media owners and internal specialist resources
5. Competent in media planning and buying across all platforms with a good understanding and working knowledge of digital media.
6. Shows a depth of understanding of the industry, business, brands and consumers in client conversations.
7. Possess strong thought leadership and ability to tell a compelling digital story.
8. A track record of success in integrating a digital product offering into a wider communications planning offering (offline and online).
9. Applied knowledge of 3rd party ad-serving, website and tracking and associated technologies a must, especially programmatic.
10. Positive team spirit with the willingness to go the extra mile and passion for thinking outside the box.