About WPP Media
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WPP Media is WPP’s 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 wppmedia.com
At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s 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 Media’s 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.
Wavemaker:
Wavemaker positively provokes growth for clients by reshaping consumer decision-making and experiences through media, content, and technology. Our name is both our mission and our method. We do our best work for brave brands and people who relish being challenged to go further and faster, together.
Role Impact and Summary:
General Description
This role is responsible for developing strategic communication plans that address the business objectives and needs of the brands you handle. Using industry and proprietary tools, along with established consumer and category insights, you'll craft media strategies that drive results. You’ll be involved across the full planning process for both traditional and digital media, prepare regular performance reports, and collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to fulfill client requirements.
Measures of Success:
In 3 months:
Master key industry and proprietary tools, systems, and planning frameworks.
Understand client businesses, reporting requirements, and the local media landscape.
Support the team and begin building client and internal relationships.
In 6 Months:
Analyze and interpret media data confidently.
Present strategies clearly to clients and stakeholders.
Track and report campaign performance effectively.
In 12 Months:
Independently manage campaigns and provide strategic recommendations.
Become the go-to person for clients on day-to-day media planning needs.
Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver strategic communication plans and media recommendations to business issues and brand challenges based on clear understanding of client’s brief backed with data and insights
Recommends media platforms and investment level based on objective and strategic directions
Monitor and analyze brand, market, and competitive activity.
Use industry tools (e.g., Google Analytics, 3D, proprietary systems) to optimize plans and performance.
Manage campaign budgets, timelines, and reporting across platforms.
Collaborate with internal units and external partners for smooth campaign execution.
Identify and propose innovative media solutions that address business needs.
Support new business pitches with insights, prototypes, and optimization ideas.
Prepare and present category and brand reviews to client teams
Engage with clients on day-to-day requirements with guidance of Planning leads
Manage brand’s media budget (annual, monthly and per campaign budget)
Deliver complete, accurate and timely reports and requirements
Skills and ExperienceEducation
•Bachelor's degree is required preferablyin CommunicationArts/Advertising/Marketing
Work Experience
•This post is open to Fresh Graduates. 1-2year's work experience in a media function is a plus.
Required Competencies: (Knowledge, Skills and Attitude)
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills
• MS Office Skills (Excel and PowerPoint)
• Excellent number skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to manage multiple work assignments
• Aggressive, articulate, strong leadership qualities
• Team player
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 we’re 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 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 we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and
connection. That's why we’ve 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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