Associate Media Buyer

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by ourpioneeringagentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.

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

• Input and track client schedules in campaign management system
• Secure and confirm makegoods for campaigninventory
• Generate schedules where necessary/appropriate toclientteams
• Assistin the preparation of Power Pointpresentations
• Analyze and prepare post-buy reports and presentations
• Prepare status updates for internal status meetings, which includes taking minutes and updating statusdocuments
• Utilize and understand proprietary and syndicated research tools used for planning and reporting purposes
• Study demographic data and consumer profiles toidentifydesired target audiences for specific media vehicles, including lifestyles andpsychographics
• Utilize syndicated research to help analyze the competitive landscape
• Develop agency point of views on media opportunities for submission to theclient
• Input data into Campaign Management (i.e.DDS) and Ad Servingplatforms
• Resolve discrepancies within the billing process

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Attend client specific and departmental meetings
• Attend mandatory Agency Training
• Attend media training programs
• Attend presentations by vendors / potentialvendors
• Participate in creative brainstormsessions
• Proactively keep abreast of industry trends and share knowledge withteam
• Assistin the compilation of marketing and media data to be used as support for implementation decisions
• Assistin the preparation and rationale of media recommendations and planpresentations

Your

Qualifications:

Skills/Attributes:

• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrates veryhigh levelaccuracy and attention todetail
• Self-starter whodemonstratesinitiative
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Works well in a team setting
• Thrives in fast paced environment
• Embraces agency co revalues
• Desire to learn, develop and progress

Experience:

• College Graduate

Knowledge:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Software (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
• Desire to understand the broader media landscape and its impact on campaigns and strategies

Qualities:

• Digitally Savvy:
  
  Personallyuses digital social media,demonstratespassion about emerging media, Google Analytics, Google Images, ability to search and research topics, etc.
• Thrives in team environment
• Entertainment industry experience

Life at WPP Media &Benefits

Our passion forshapingthenexteraof mediaincludesinvestinginouremployeesto helpthemdotheirbestwork, andwe’rejustascommittedtoemployeegrowthasweare toresponsiblemediainvestment. WPP Mediaemployeescantapintothe global WPP Media & WPP networks topursuetheirpassions,growtheirnetworks, andlearnat thecuttingedgeof marketing and advertising.

Wehave avarietyofemployeeresourcegroups and hostfrequentin-officeeventsshowcasingteamwins, sharingthoughtleadership, andcelebratingholidaysandmilestoneevents. Ourbenefitsincludecompetitivemedical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance,significantpaidtime off,preferentialpartnerdiscounts, andemployeementalhealthawarenessdays.

WPP Mediaisanequalopportunityemployer andconsidersapplicantsfor all positionswithoutdiscrimination or regard toparticularcharacteristics.

Wearecommittedtofosteringa culture of respect inwhicheveryonefeelstheybelongand has thesameopportunitiestoprogressintheircareers.

Webelievethe bestworkhappenswhenwe'retogether,fosteringcreativity, collaboration, and connection.

That'swhywe’veadoptedahybridapproach,withteamsin the officearoundfourdaysaweek. Ifyourequireaccommodations or flexibility,pleasediscussthiswiththehiringteamduringthe interview process.

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