Manager, AV

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1517 - Manager AV

Role Summary and Impact

About WPP 650

Join an award-winning team at the heart of UK government where your work will genuinely shape lives. As part of WPP 650 youll be part of a supportive collaborative environment that values curiosity kindness and growth. Together we use behaviour change principles to design smarter services influence better decisions and help millions of people across the country.

Named WPP 650 after the 650 UK constituencies the name is a reminder that our work must reflect the full breadth of the country every community every audience. No two days are the same. The challenges are complex the problems worth solving and the learning constant. Youll tackle issues that matter alongside talented colleagues who care deeply about what they do. Its demanding but always rewarding.

WPP 650 is a bespoke agency unit within WPP dedicated to serving the evolving communications needs of government clients. We bring together the best of WPPs talent technology and insights to deliver impactful modern and effective public communications. We are at the forefront of reimagining how government engages with its citizens.

This is meaningful work with real-world impact the kind you can point to with pride.

EssenceMediacom handles the media planning and buying for some of the worlds most interesting advertisers. Everything we do is supported by consumer insight analysis and experience. We are part of the largest media planning and buying network in the world.

We are the only agency to simultaneously hold the title of Agency Network of the Year across all 5 of the industrys biggest awards whilst recently being named Campaigns Media Agency of the Decade.

We are looking for a diligent AV Planning Managerwith at relevant experience to work across a range of clients including Suntory OTM and this role you will be responsible for the entire planning process within AV where you will regularly make recommendations to the client founded in insight and evidence with audit guarantees in mind.

Ideally we would also like to see knowledge across other AV channels such as Online Video Addressable TV OOH TV Cinema and Radio. This is to ensure you are equipped to plan all facets of AV within an industry leading team.

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:

• 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.

• Multi-media understanding and 360 AV knowledge (all channels)
• Knowledge of industry media planning tools (all media e.g. Techedge BARB Media Ocean TGI)
• Implementational knowledge of multi-media planning tools (TGI Media Multiplier Touchpoints)
• Pro-actively forge relationships with media owners
• Commercially aware with an ability to extract and filter relevant insights / research to support planning decisions
• Ability to tell compelling implementation stories (with the aim to interweave roles flighting weights formats of different media and how they interrelate)
• Building strong and personable relationships good communicator and ability to sell (consultative selling)
• Genuine interest in industry research and new ways of working
• Strives to deliver award winning work and industry leading innovation
• Collaborative good leadership skills and talent management
• Excellent presentation skills and positive drive for innovation

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment toBe Extraordinary investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We alsoLead Optimisticallyfirmly believingin andChampioning Growth and Developmentfor every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees toleveragethe extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions build vital professional connections and learn at thecutting edgeof marketing and advertising.

WeCreate an Open environmentbuilt on trust and respect where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office eventsshowcasingteam wins sharing thought leadership and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment including 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 characteristics. We believe the best work happens whenweretogether fostering creativity collaboration and connection in this open and supportive a hybrid approach with teams in the office around four days a week. If yourequireaccommodations or flexibility please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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