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About 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.
Role Summary and Impact
* Be accountable for the day to day running of client business, using high levels of initiative to execute strategies and ensure accuracy and punctuality of billing and other administrative tasks
* Be able to take and distil client briefs, working with the AD and BD to then come up with effective strategies
* Have a combination of strong leadership, communication and organisation skills, as well as thorough media knowledge across both on and offline channels
* Oversee and contribute to the development of the junior team and overseeing this on a day to day basis is a key responsibility
* Be obsessed with driving client performance, becoming a true extension of their team
Skills and Experience
* A minimum of 3 years experience in a client services, media planning or investment role
* An ability to analyse client sales and consumer data imaginatively and get to grips with dynamics of the clients marketing environment
* An enthusiasm and passion about what we do
* An ability to communicate verbally in an effective way with other members of the team, in particular other departments/creative agencies and Directors
* A willingness and keenness to learn and develop, becoming experts in our proprietary and industry tools, and processes
* A deep understanding of media channels and the media planning process
* An understanding of media effectiveness and how we can deliver results
* 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 Mobilise the Enterprise.
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.
Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location
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