Account Manager Comms Planning

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1440 - Account Manager - Planning - Client Teams

About WPP Media

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About EssenceMediacom: A Leading WPP Media Brand

EssenceMediacom is a new breed of media agency. Grounded in analytics & insights and powered by data & technology we believe in the power of media and creative to drive breakthroughs for the worlds best brands. We help clients understand the modern marketing paradox and discover the breakthroughs brands need to win with their consumers. We are designed for the new communications economy built on data & technology built for people & algorithms built around diverse schools of thought built to test & learn at scale and crucially built to evolve.

Role Summary and Impact

We are looking for a knowledgeable and committed media planner to run the day-to-day management of the account working closely with the Account Director to deliver creative innovative and integrated campaigns across a range of channels. This includes digital-first audience insight competitive and market reviews and campaign performance analysis.

Within this role you will be involved inend-to-endmedia planning from annual planning to econometrics debriefs lead a budding team and deliver idea-first media solutionswithinanaccommodating fair and friendly client shouldalso have an establishedknowledge of the UK digital landscapeand experience using insights and planning tools to ensure our plans are digital-first founded in insight and set-up to test & learn. If you have a passion formedia planning across multiple channels this role will give you the support and tools needed to excel!

As a Comms Planning specialist for EMC youll have the chance to input heavily into the strategic planning and delivery of multiple multichannel campaigns. Aside from this youll be part of an extremely supportive team who always strive to deliver brilliant planning work pushing industry boundaries whilst maximising returns for our clients businesses so this is an excellent team to learn and develop in if you are looking to take that next important step in your career.

We are looking for a conscientious and inquisitive person to join our team for this exciting blended role. You must be able to operate as part of a team and demonstrate a willingness to learn and try new things.

Skills and Experience

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 this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Medias shared core values:

• BeExtraordinarybyLeading CollectivelytoInspire transformational Creativity.
• Create anOpenenvironment byBalancing People and Client ExperiencesbyCultivating Trust.
• LeadOptimisticallybyChampioning Growthand DevelopmenttoMobilize the Enterprise.
• To be passionate about Communications Planning with an appetite to learn and develop and demonstrate this by participating in planning initiatives sharing knowledge and reaching out to others to proactively upskill yourself
• An ambition to work as part of a tight-knit team and to contribute to the team culture of open communication to enable learning and development of all our planning skills
• A curiosity about consumer behaviour trends brands the media landscape we operate in and technology
• Self-motivated; an ambition to make your mark on a campaign via your contribution
• Excellent organisational skills meaning you are adept at managing a diverse workload work at pace and are able to appropriately prioritise tasks
• To be calm under pressure
• A keen interest in understanding your clients business and the challenges they face
• Ability to give accurate verbal and written directions instructions and feedback
• A solution-focussed mindset
• The ability to develop a way of storytelling through presentations
• Enjoy motivating others to do their best work by what you put into the process

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.

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