Assistant, Media Planning
The Assistant Media Planner at WPP Media plays a crucial role in supporting the media planning team by managing budgets, resolving billing discrepancies, and preparing analyses and reports. This position involves close collaboration with Planners and Buyers to oversee daily operations and ongoing projects, while developing expertise in research, planning, and proprietary tools.
Key responsibilities include handling day-to-day client requests, reviewing vendor contracts for accuracy, generating schedules for client teams, and assisting in the preparation of PowerPoint presentations. The role also involves analyzing and preparing mid and post-buy reports, updating internal status documents, utilizing research tools for planning and reporting, studying demographic data to identify target audiences, analyzing the competitive landscape, developing agency perspectives on media opportunities, inputting data into platforms like Prisma/Mediaocean, and resolving billing discrepancies.
Candidates should be digitally savvy, demonstrating a passion for emerging media and proficiency with tools such as Google Analytics and Microsoft Office Suite. A solid understanding of media basics and concepts is essential, along with strong written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate is curious, detail-oriented, a self-starter capable of managing multiple projects, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
WPP Media offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth. Employees can engage with a global network, participate in various resource groups, and attend in-office events that showcase team achievements and thought leadership. The company provides competitive medical, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and mental health awareness days.
Joining WPP Media means becoming part of a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. The company emphasizes balancing people and client experiences by cultivating trust and championing growth and development to mobilize the enterprise. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative media strategies within a leading global media collective.