Account Executive, AV

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1795 - Account Executive, AV

Job Overview:

Reporting into the AV Senior Executive or Account Manager, The AV Account Executive role is to support the AV team in the day-to-day running of client campaigns. An eagerness to learn and understand the principles of the TV market is imperative, along with a basic understanding of cinema and the wider video landscape.

You will be responsible for a range of tasks within the AV department, largely centred around administering and buying of TV, VOD.  A gradual understanding of the AV tools necessary for the job - TechEdge, BARB, MediaOcean, MScreen, OneAV Planner, the OMA & OMS systems etc will be gained via on-the-job training along with more structured training sessions.

Skills Required:

• Strong communication skills – listening, written, verbal.
• Detail orientated with strong analytical skills
• Highly numerate
• Excellent organisation and problem solving
• Effective time management skills with the ability to multi-task
• Ability to work under pressure and within deadlines
• Demonstrable interest in your clients’ businesses and their respective market
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both with colleagues and partners
• A pro-active willingness to learn and develop professionally
• Proficient use of powerpoint and excel is preferable.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Accurate Campaign set up and activation.
• Preparation and sending out of weekly TV spot times to clients.
• Ensure best practice buying approach across all the Accounts you work on, utilising the One AV approach. Being on top of buying admin is imperative i.e., ensure accuracy of numbers and reporting by ensuring reconciliations are agreed and up to date and the central rec tracker is accurate
• Ensure accurate spends in TVP/DM
• Support on response to briefs from the Planning Department
• Input on competitive analysis reports for clients
• Input into client PCA’s and reports for the clients you work on
• Ensure all financial procedures are adhered to, and your accounts are SOx compliant
• Generally, support your manager in any ad hoc requests that come into the department.

Expected Behaviours:

• Promote the positive working culture of WPP Media
• Enthusiasm and passion about what we do.
• Gain the trust and confidence of your manager.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with contractors on a day-to-day level
• Show a genuine enthusiasm to learn the skills needed to be an AV Planner Buyer
• Be a team player and collaborate with wider AV team
• Pro-active approach to wider learning within the industry
• Manage your own workload effectively, with support from your Manager, escalate issues to them when necessary.

EssenceMediacom: 

EssenceMediacom is a new breed of media agency. Grounded in analytics & insights and powered by data & technology, we believe in the power of media and creative to drive breakthroughs for the world’s best brands. We help clients understand the modern marketing paradox and discover the breakthroughs brands need to win with their consumers. We are designed for the new communications economy — built on data & technology, built for people & algorithms, built around diverse schools of thought, built to test & learn at scale, and, crucially, built to evolve. 

Life at WPP Media & Benefits 

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.  

We Create an Open environment built 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 events showcasing team 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 when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. 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.  

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location 

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