Media Buyer

Job Title: Media Buyer

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 WPPs 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. Its 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 Medias 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.

EssenceMediacom

The Media Buyer is responsible for the overall execution and management of their assigned clients investment requirements purchasing and monitoring all assigned campaigns to ensure all objectives are met.

YOUR IMPACT:

• Communicate buy changes to vendor reps e.g.: cancellations shifts brand changes
• Maintenance of campaign executions e.g.: pacing make goods and pre-emption
• Invoice discrepancy resolution
• Inputting/uploading campaigns broadcast and potential digital
• Generating campaign reports including pre and post documents Masterfile
• Daily campaign maintenance
• Corporate estimating and posting
• Execution confirmation and monitoring of investment buys
• Maintenance of clients monthly media expenditures (budget control reports)
• Use EssenceMediacom Proprietary tool and other measurement software (Numeris)

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Driven desire to develop and excel in a media career
• Strong attention to detail accuracy and mathematical competency is a must
• Highly developed organizational skills
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Demonstrated solid technical and negotiation skills
• Ability to collaborate within a team
• Positive flexible attitude with ability to balance assignments and work under tight deadlines
• Intermediate proficiency in MediaOcean Infosys Airware TV/BBM LENS and other media related tools
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite specifically PowerPoint and Excel.

EDUCATION &EXPERIENCE

• 1-2 years of experience in Investment buying
• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Advertising Marketing Business or a related field.

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 were 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 particular 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.

We believe the best work happens when were together fostering creativity collaboration and connection. Thats why weve adopted a hybrid approach with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.Please read our Privacy Notice ( for more information on how we process the information you provide. While we appreciate all applications received only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.