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About WPP Media
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About EssenceMediacom: A Leading WPP Media Brand
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.
Role Summary and Impact
As an SEO Executive, your role will be to assist your Account Manager/Director in the day-to-day running of the SEO campaigns currently active within your team. You’ll be involved in a variety of tasks, such as reporting, keyword research, competitor analysis and much more, with experts in all areas of SEO available to assist you when required.
You will eventually be expected to apply your learnings and start managing campaigns from the ground up, with continuous support available throughout to help you progress at your best pace.
The skills required for the role include impeccable attention to detail, excellent timekeeping and organisation, clear communication to both internal and external stakeholders, and a passion for what you do.
A basic understanding of SEO would be ideal, and a tailored training schedule will be provided to ensure you are upskilled in the areas you need it most.
The role an SEO Executive is fast-paced and varied, with responsibilities such as:
* Pulling together weekly/monthly performance reports with actionable insights
* Attending and contributing to client calls
* Regularly liaising with the planning teams to ensure everyone is in sync
* Supporting your line manager in the day-to-day running of your team’s SEO accounts, delivering tasks such as keyword research, technical SEO healthchecks, content recommendations and much more
* Working with the editorial and digital PR teams to ensure briefs are clear and goals are aligned
* Ensuring you keep up to date with developments in the SEO marketplace through reading trade press
Skills and Experience
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.
* A genuine passion and interest in SEO and digital marketing at large
* A positive, can-do attitude, and an eagerness to learn and develop
* A commercial mindset, with an awareness of the bigger picture
* Meticulous attention to detail
* Clear communication and strong organisational skills
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.
Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location
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