Associate Media Buyer

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. 

WPP Media is WPP's 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.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

Your Impact:  

• Input and track client schedules in campaign management system 

• Handle day-to-day client requests 

• Secure and confirm makegoods for campaign inventory 

• Review vendor contracts for accuracy 

• Generate schedules where necessary/appropriate to client teams 

• Assist in the preparation of PowerPoint presentations 

• Analyze and prepare post-buy reports and presentations 

• Prepare status updates for internal status meetings, which includes taking minutes and updating status documents 

• Utilize and understand proprietary and syndicated research tools used for planning and reporting purposes  

• Study demographic data and consumer profiles to identify desired target audiences for specific media vehicles, including lifestyles and psychographics  

• Utilize syndicated research to help analyze the competitive landscape  

• Develop agency point of views on media opportunities for submission to the client  

• Input data into Campaign Management (i.e. DDS) and Ad Serving platforms  

• Resolve discrepancies within the billing process  

   

Secondary Responsibilities:  

• Attend client specific and departmental meetings 

• Attend mandatory Agency Training 

• Attend media training programs 

• Attend presentations by vendors / potential vendors 

• Participate in creative brainstorm sessions 

• Proactively keep abreast of industry trends and share knowledge with team 

• Assist in the compilation of marketing and media data to be used as support for implementation decisions 

• Assist in the preparation and rationale of media recommendations and plan presentations 

   

Your Qualifications:  

Skills/Attributes:  

• Effective written and oral communication skills 

• Demonstrates very high level accuracy and attention to detail 

• Self-starter who demonstrates initiative 

• Ability to manage multiple projects 

• Works well in a team setting 

• Thrives in fast paced environment 

• Embraces agency core values 

• Desire to learn, develop and progress 

Experience:  

• College Graduate 

• Relevant Internships 

Knowledge:  

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Software (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) 

• Desire to understand the broader media landscape and its impact on campaigns and strategies 

   

Qualities:  

• Digitally Savvy: Personally uses digital social media, demonstrates passion about emerging media, Google Analytics, Google Images, ability to search and research topics, etc. 

• Thrives in team environment  

• Entertainment industry experience 

• Passion for movie/entertainment industry, avid movie-goer 

 

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 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 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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