Expression for Interest - Associate Director, Media planning

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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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

Develop and build relationships with clients, be a trusted advisor on account requirements.
Responsible for overall campaign strategy, planning, implementation and post-campaign reviews for your set of brands.
Set viable objectives and KPIs, and recommend/develop measurement methodology against all briefs.
Ensure projects/campaigns are tracked and measured based on agreed KPIs and media efficiencies.
Work with the team on competitive reporting and analysis.
Propose and implement new planning approaches, ideas and product offerings.
Support contractual discussions with key media vendors and trading commitments for the client.
Keep a close ear to the ground on new opportunities to take to clients.
Help guide and advise the wider team on best practices, innovation and work processes.
Champion the growth and development of Agency services beyond media planning and buying.
Work with internal specialist resources and group resources.
Manage and develop your direct reports.

Experience at least 8 years or more in media/marketing industry.
Experience in working with multiple stakeholders, e.g. suppliers, advertising/marketing agencies, media owners and internal specialist resources.
Competence in media planning and buying across all platforms with a good understanding and working knowledge of digital media.
A demonstrated depth of understanding of the industry, business, brands and consumers in client conversations.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Fluent English communication skills. 
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. 
 
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