Associate - Non-Biddable Buying

About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com

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.

INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• To use the available tools to recommend optimized campaigns that match, or exceed client KPI’s
• Create media schedules using the media operating system for review and approval
• Monitor, manage and report on clients’ budgets and campaign KPI’s
• Create material instructions to content providers for smooth delivery of materials to vendors
• Implement campaigns in accordance with the agreed timeline and deliverables
• Assist in the preparation of in-flight and post-campaign reports, including spot-matching
• Work closely with all team members to improve working efficiency and effectiveness
• Establish effective collaboration and trustworthy relations with media vendors
• Regularly learn new tools and delivery technologies to maximize campaign performance and deliveries
• Be the key point of contact with the finance team on client invoicing and vendor payment issues
• Any other project or tasks as assigned from time to time

GROUP RESPONSIBILITIES

• Solid understanding of brand, deliverables and campaign KPI’s for all assigned clients
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve and enhance clients’ campaigns and advise Campaign Delivery team accordingly
• Proactively address, and when needed escalate, any issue that compromises the quality and timeliness of deliverables
• Conduct quality control and assurance of the own workstream before handing it over to another team
• Understanding and 100% compliance with finance processes and WPP Media policies and procedures
• Ensure cross-functional collaboration by demonstrating openness to new ideas and interest in learning from colleagues with different expertise
  

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include 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 are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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

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