Account Executive, Client Teams
Job Summary
About WPP Media
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the worlds 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 WPPs AI-driven media operating unit bringing together media data and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence clients see exactly where how and why their media investment is working.
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2881 - Account Executive
Role Summary and Impact
T&P:
T&P part of WPP is one the worlds leading full service creative and media agencies connecting talent and tech to drive growth for brands. Formed by the integration of The&Partnership and mSix&Partners it brings together content and distribution into a single holistic end to end marketing solution. Backed by WPP and WPP Media and combined with the agility of an entrepreneurial Partner-led mindset the multi-discipline agency spans four continents with 45 offices and over $1.2 billion dollar in billings globally. As an early adopter with the first ever AI-generated TV ad for Lexus in 2018 T&P is focused on harnessing AI across all its outputs with its 1900 people already trained on WPPs proprietary AI platform Creative Studio to deliver enhanced outcomes for clients.
The Role
As our newAccount Executive you wont be stuck in a corner doing dry data entry. Youll be right in the engine room of the team working on the frontline of transforming one of the worlds most recognisable high-impact global brands.
Operating within our lean integrated team youll report directly to our brilliant Account Manager Phil Rudd. Because we work in flat agile teams youll gain hands-on experience across media planning buying campaign delivery and creative strategy. You will learn how to apply our agileHI AI modelto a massive global brand portfolio ensuring everything from social content to performance media runs as a single seamless high-velocity system.
Youll learn directly from industry-leading senior team members and get direct exposure to high-level global decision-making early in your career. This role is ideal for someone proactive curious and eager to build a career in marketing within a fast-paced environment.
And remember you dont need to know it all yet. Well teach you the tools the terminology and the strategy. With regular 1-to-1s honest support and access to the world-classWPP Media University well give you everything you need to succeed.
The Client (Redefining the Future of Learning)
Youll be working on Pearson the worlds leading learning company with a massive mission to help everyone achieve their potential through learning. But forget traditional textbookstoday Pearson is a cutting-edgedigital-first powerhouse. They provide high-quality apps online learning experiences assessments and qualifications that help people build skills and grow in a fast-moving AI-driven world.
As the global education and tech landscape rapidly evolves our role is to ensure Pearsons marketing is just as dynamic agile and forward-thinking as their digital products. Youll be working on a massive exciting account where youll help us translate big brand ideas into culture-hacking social media influencer partnerships and sophisticated digital media campaigns.
Key Responsibilities
- Platform Mastery & Campaign Launches
- Get Under the Hood:Learn to set up traffic and launch live ads across the worlds most powerful digital platforms (includingMeta Ads Manager TikTok Ads Manager and Google Ads).
- Own the Channels:Partner directly with the Account Manager to co-own our digital channels responding to client briefs with smart multi-platform media plans.
- Real-Time Optimisation & AI
- Co-Pilot the Data:Pull performance data learn how to analyse the numbers and help the team adjust live budgets in real-time to maximise campaign impact.
- Supercharge with AI:Get hands-on with our advancedWPP Open AI agents. Youll learn how to use AI to handle routine tasks giving you more time to focus on strategy and creative brainstorming.
- Keeping the Engine Running smoothly
- Run a Slick Operation:Manage media bookings handle day-to-day finance queries and reconcile campaign spend. (High-performing campaigns are built on incredibly precise logistics and you will learn how to run them like a pro).
- Keep Everyone Connected:Maintain smooth structured working processes between our internal creative partners media owners and the client.
- Industry Networking & Innovation
- Build Your Network:Develop close early-stage relationships with our key media partners (like TikTok Google and Meta) and cutting-edge tech vendors.
- First-to-Market Mindset:Be our ears on the ground. Actively seek out new social formats beta-testing opportunities and emerging platforms to help our clients stay ahead of the curve.
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.
What Were Looking For
- The Essentials:You are a recent graduate (or have equivalent relevant experience) with a demonstrable passion for digital marketing social media and brand-building.
- An Eye for Detail:You have sharp organisational skills a dedication to doing great work and the ability to stay focused when things get busy.
- Communication Skills:Strong written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to share your ideas in a collaborative team setting.
- The Basics:Comfortable navigating both Microsoft Office (Excel PowerPoint Word) and Google Workspace (Sheets Slides Docs). You are keen to develop your analytical skills using these tools.
- Growth Mindset:You are open to feedback eager to learn and focused on progress over perfection
The Nice-to-Haves (Completely Optional Bonuses!)
If you have any of the below thats fantastic! If not dont worry at allwe will teach you everything you need to know:
- Previous experience or an internship at a digital or media agency.
- A basic understanding of tracking and ad-serving tech (like Campaign Manager 360 or social platform pixels).
- Familiarity with booking technologies like Adazzle or DDS.
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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