Thrive Future Talent Scheme

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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Thrive - Future Talent Scheme

A first for WPP Media we are launching our 24-month entry-level talent programme: Thrive.

Thrive at WPP Media is designed specifically for those who are brand new to the media industry. We care about your potential your hunger to learn and your unique perspective. Whether you are a fresh school leaver a university graduate or looking to completely change your career path if you are New to Media this is the place for you to build a future.

Role & Impact

TheThrive Programmeis a24-month launchpad designed to take you from a motivated beginner to a confident media will have you diving into big brands insightful projects and famous client accounts right from the off. It wont be easyyou will be challenged and stretchedbut we promise that this will be the absolute best kickstart to a career in media you could hope for.

You dont need prior experience in advertising or marketing to apply. We set you up for success with an onboarding programme on-the job training and continuous learning throughout the entire two-year programme. Throughout the programme you will be studying an apprenticeship qualification in either; Data Technician Project Management Data Analyst. You will be placed into one of the following roles that compliment your natural strengths:

• Media Planning & Strategy:Mapping out how and where brands should show up.
• Data Analysis:Unlocking insights and navigating tech-driven marketing.
• Digital Activation: Specialise in the forever growing digital landscape in a digital channel

Please note we will try take your preferred role into consideration however the role will be decided by your skills matching the role and business needs.

Skills and Experience

AtWPP 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 embraceWPP &WPP Mediassharedcorevalues:

• BeExtraordinary byLeading CollectivelytoInspire transformational Creativity.
• Create anOpen environment byBalancing People and Client ExperiencesbyCultivating Trust.
• LeadOptimistically byChampioning Growthand DevelopmenttoMobilize the Enterprise.

• Analytical Skills: Confident interpreting data identifying trends and presenting actionable insights.
• Effective communication: Provides accurate information and learns how to simplify complex information to multiple stakeholders and clients.
• Have a basic understanding and competence in MS Office PowerPoint and Excel.
• Collaboration: Build relationships across teams and clients with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Curiosity: Passionate about learning and solving challenges.
• Organisational Skills: Manage diverse tasks and prioritise effectively.

Application Process: APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 14TH AUGUST AT MIDDAY

Open to new school leavers a university graduate or looking to completely change your career path if you are New to Media this is the place for you to build a future.

• Step One: We want to see your interest in media... Upload a cover letter answering the following question (maximum 400 words). Choose one brand-to-consumer marketing campaigns (it could be for a product a service or even a specific brand initiative) that youve seen recently or at any point that genuinely inspired you caught your attention or that you simply loved. It could be a TV ad social post billboard anything. What was it where did you see it and who do you think it was trying to reach Most importantly why did it stick with you Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
• Step Two: Youll be invited to complete a SOVA online assessment. If you require any adjustments for this please let us know at point of application.
• Assessment Days:Successful applicants will be invited to attend an assessment day early September at our offices in Manchester City centre

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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