Senior Associate, Client Teams

About WPP Media

WPP serves as the trusted growth partner for leading global brands through exceptional talent, reliable data, intelligence, and outstanding partnerships unified by the innovative marketing platform, WPP Open. Their AI-driven media division, WPP Media, combines media, data, and partnerships to deliver personalized creative solutions at scale, backed by Open Intelligence to give clients precise insights into their media investments.

Role Overview

Join EssenceMediacom, a part of WPP and a pioneering media agency that blends analytics, insights, data, and technology to fuel breakthroughs for top-tier brands. The Senior Associate role in the Planning Team offers significant autonomy, allowing you to broaden your media planning expertise by contributing to strategic planning and execution across multiple cross-channel campaigns. This role promises varied responsibilities aimed at cultivating a comprehensive media planning skill set within a supportive and forward-thinking team environment.

Client Exposure

You will gain experience handling Brand & Performance planning for clients from distinct sectors including Moonpig, a leader in online greetings and gifts aiming to expand its market presence, and a major client in the energy industry commencing a new partnership with the agency.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail in all aspects of work
• Solid grasp of marketing and advertising fundamentals, including media concepts, creative collaboration, and budget considerations
• A keen interest in progressing media strategy abilities alongside hands-on media implementation experience
• Strong problem-solving aptitude with a proactive approach to improving processes
• Excellent proficiency in both verbal and written communication
• Effective multitasking and prioritization capabilities
• High integrity and honesty in professional conduct
• Composure under pressure with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
• Enthusiasm for collaborative work and commitment to personal and team development
• Prior agency experience of at least one year in a similar capacity preferred

Culture and Benefits

WPP Media fosters a culture of excellence rooted in creativity, growth, and inclusivity. Employees benefit from extensive global networks and opportunities for professional development. The organization cultivates an open and trusting work atmosphere supported by diversity and inclusion initiatives, frequent team events, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement plans, paid leave, partner discounts, and mental health days. The working model is primarily hybrid with about four days in-office weekly, allowing for accommodations and flexibility as needed.

Additional Information

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination. Applications are reviewed confidentially with only selected candidates contacted for interviews. Applicants are encouraged to review the company’s privacy practices regarding personal information handling. The role is based onsite in London, United Kingdom.