Manager, Creative & Innovation

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 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

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.

Essence Mediacom is a new breed of media agency grounded in analytics & insights and powered by data & technology. We help clients understand the modern marketing paradox and discover the breakthroughs brands need to win with their consumers. We are built on data, technology, people, algorithms, diverse thought, and a commitment to test, learn, and evolve.

• Contribute as part of the backbone of our team: responsible for program and day‑to‑day administration, organizing and maintaining processes, agendas, and documents, taking notes, and ensuring timelines are clear, up‑to‑date, and adhered to.
• Manage and update key documentation on an ongoing basis (e.g., production trackers, status documents, timelines, media plans).
• Contribute to the development of partner RFPs and review responses with KPIs in mind.
• Serve as a resource for cross‑functional internal stakeholders.
• Take notes and participate in internal and client brainstorm sessions.
• Support the creation and delivery of idea presentations that tell a clear, cohesive story on what each campaign element is and how it comes to life in media from the consumer’s point of view.
• Help manage pre‑ and post‑production processes and creative deliverables, serving as liaison between clients and partners throughout program execution.
• Launch tracking and reporting to ensure assets are delivering in full and with quality control, flagging any issues to team leads as they arise.
• Review and organize campaign data contributing to wrap reports at program completion.
• Leverage AI tools to identify opportunities for integration into workflows and processes.
• Stay connected to relevant marketplace trends and proactively share points of view on creative, culture, and campaign work with the team.

• 3+ years professional experience in account management, media planning, or related fields; experience in custom content, marketing, advertising, agencies, public relations, or production is a bonus.
• Organized and detail‑oriented, with a passion for process, spreadsheets, and clear frameworks.
• Ambition to break into custom and integrated media content, blending media math with creative vision.
• Proactive, resourceful, and optimistic.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to convey ideas succinctly and clearly.
• Flexible and able to pivot in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment.
• Basic understanding of media buying and negotiation.
• Enthusiastic about sports, entertainment, and social media, with a pulse on current trends.
• Ego‑free mindset, simplicity‑focused, and positive outlook.

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in employees to help them do their best work. We’re committed to growth and responsible media investment. 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 host employee resource groups, in‑office events, and celebrate milestones.

Benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision & dental insurance, paid time off, partner discounts, and mental‑health awareness days.

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