Media Assistant

Mediaplus Connect is part of Mediaplus UK, the UK's only media agency built on the principles of behavioural science. Founded in 1982 with a deliberate mission to shake up a network-dominated industry, we are still proudly independent more than 40 years later, with over 160 people across London, Manchester, and Birmingham. Here in Birmingham, Mediaplus Connect is a small, close-knit team, the kind of place where you know everyone, decisions get made quickly, and your work has a visible impact from day one.

But small does not mean limited. Alongside Mediaplus UK, we sit within House of Communication UK, an integrated group bringing together media, creative, social, platform, and behavioural science, backed by Service plan Group's global network across 23 countries. That means you get the feel of a boutique agency with the resource, tools, and expertise of something much bigger behind you.

We cover the full spectrum of media planning and buying, from client leadership and channel planning to programmatic, SEO, data, and influencer marketing. We also have teams dedicated to DE&I, wellbeing, sustainability, and culture, because we think the way an agency treats its people is directly connected to the quality of work it produces.

Mediaplus Connect are looking for a Media Assistant to join our Birmingham team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to start their career in media planning and buying within a fast-paced agency environment.

As a Media Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the wider team across campaign planning, activation, administration and reporting.

You will work closely with colleagues across the agency, learning how campaigns are planned, booked, monitored and evaluated across a wide range of media channels. Alongside developing your technical knowledge, you will gain exposure to client work, media owners and agency processes, building a strong foundation for a future career in media.

We're looking for someone who has excellent attention to detail, is organised, curious and eager to learn.

You’ll enjoy working as part of a team, have a strong eye for detail and be keen to develop your understanding of media and marketing.

• A genuine interest in media, advertising, marketing or communications.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

• Positive, enthusiastic and eager to learn.
• A strong team player who enjoys collaborating with others.
• Curious and proactive, with a willingness to ask questions and seek solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to build positive relationships with colleagues and external partners.

• A good understanding of the breadth of services available across the group.
• The ability to identify opportunities for integrated thinking and cross-functional collaboration.
• Confidence in translating behavioural, audience and media insight into compelling client recommendations.
• A strong understanding of how strategic thinking can create both client value and commercial opportunities.

• Support the media team with campaign planning and activation activities across a range of clients and sectors.
• Assist with campaign bookings, amendments and administration.
• Help ensure media plans and supporting documents are accurately maintained and updated.
• Support campaign delivery by monitoring activity and escalating any issues where required.
• Assist with gathering information from media owners and suppliers.

• Support the preparation of campaign reports and presentations.
• Assist with collecting and organising campaign performance data.
• Help identify key learning and insights from campaign activity.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation across client accounts.

• Provide administrative support to the wider media team.
• Coordinate meetings, agendas and actions where required.
• Help ensure internal systems and processes are kept up to date.
• Support the preparation of client-facing materials and presentations.

• Build knowledge of the media landscape and how different channels contribute to campaign objectives.
• Develop an understanding of audience behaviour, media planning principles and campaign effectiveness.
• Participate in training programmes and professional development opportunities.
• Continuously seek opportunities to learn and develop new skills.

We are committed to diversity & inclusion and providing equal opportunities for everyone. We are dedicated to ensuring our processes are free from any form of discrimination or bias, right from the application process to life as part of the Mediaplus Connect Team.