Summary Hunterlodge is a UK-based full-service agency with an exciting and fast-growing portfolio of clients. We are looking for a Media Planner & Buyer to join our team. If you have a keen eye for strategic planning, understanding audience behaviours, and media buying, this is a fantastic opportunity to shape campaigns that drive measurable impact. Wage £18,000 a year Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Advertising and media executive (level 3) Hours Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. 40 hours a week Start date Monday 15 September 2025 Duration 1 year 6 months Positions available 1 Work Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience. What you'll do at work Key Responsibilities Media Planning & Strategy Develop strategic media plans across digital and traditional channels, ensuring alignment with client objectives Use audience insights, competitor analysis and industry trends to shape recommendations. Balance brand awareness and performance marketing goals, tailoring strategies to different campaign phases Media Buying & Negotiation Negotiate and secure cost-effective media placements while maximising added value. Work closely with publishers, networks, and platforms to identify new opportunities and secure first-to-market deals. Ensure all media buys align with budget allocations and performance KPIs. Performance Analysis & Reporting Use analytics tools to measure success, identify trends, and inform future strategies. Lead post-campaign analysis, evaluating effectiveness and making recommendations for improvement. Stakeholder & Client Engagement Present media strategies, rationale, and performance updates to clients in an articulate and confident manner. Act as a trusted advisor, keeping clients informed about industry trends and emerging media opportunities. Work closely with creative, content, and data teams to ensure media plans align with campaign messaging and goals. Where you'll work 171 HIGH STREET RICKMANSWORTH WD3 1AY Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. College or training organisation THE WEST MIDLANDS CREATIVE ALLIANCE LIMITED Your training course Advertising and media executive (level 3) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) What you'll learn Course contents Identify the ways in which creative and media can help organisations to achieve corporate objectives Objectively structure problems and approaches to solving them Manage projects using project management techniques in order to ensure campaigns are on track maintaining relationships Use industry recognised systems and technologies that are used in agencies to plan, budget and bill Produce communications for example on PowerPoint, emails, minutes and reports using industry terminology and professional language Manage and prioritise workload to meet agreed timelines Apply knowledge of the interface and the dynamics of the different agencies for a smooth flow of work Adhere to legislative regulations that apply in the advertising and media industry Upward supplier and client management related to commercial realities for example a new digital opportunity or a TV production problem Use negotiating and influencing techniques for example to communicate with different audiences or authorise a late media opportunity Delivery of supply chain value, on time Communicate with clients and stakeholders accurately and by selecting the appropriate method Support stakeholders in obtaining the data they need to complete tasks, for example demographics and metrics. Access the metric data and report it to the team Use digital collaboration tools to work with colleagues and key stakeholders Use creative and production techniques to help the idea appear in the correct format Support the execution phase to maintain the key creative idea. Report differences in ways competitor brands market themselves. Deploy digital mediums to guarantee results for example using Google Analytics to check key words Coordinate responses to media owners and intermediaries for example using automated platforms Provide support to research how the message or creative idea might be best distributed to reach the target audience for example time of day, the right place and make recommendations based on this Identify the ways in which creative and media can help organisations to achieve corporate objectives Objectively structure problems and approaches to solving them Manage projects using project management techniques in order to ensure campaigns are on track maintaining relationships Use industry recognised systems and technologies that are used in agencies to plan, budget and bill Produce communications for example on PowerPoint, emails, minutes and reports using industry terminology and professional language Manage and prioritise workload to meet agreed timelines Apply knowledge of the interface and the dynamics of the different agencies for a smooth flow of work Adhere to legislative regulations that apply in the advertising and media industry Upward supplier and client management related to commercial realities for example a new digital opportunity or a TV production problem Use negotiating and influencing techniques for example to communicate with different audiences or authorise a late media opportunity Delivery of supply chain value, on time Communicate with clients and stakeholders accurately and by selecting the appropriate method Support stakeholders in obtaining the data they need to complete tasks, for example demographics and metrics. Access the metric data and report it to the team Use digital collaboration tools to work with colleagues and key stakeholders Your training plan The apprentice will complete 6 hours of off the job training each week. This training will consist of online seminars, online/in-person 1-2-1 sessions and practical projects. Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: English (grade 4) Maths (grade 4) Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Problem solving skills Presentation skills Administrative skills Analytical skills Logical Team working Initiative Other requirements Additional Information: • Hunterlodge has a strong focus on Continual Professional Development. We have an established relationship with the IPA and all staff are given the opportunity to take the Digital Performance Certificate, Diversity & Inclusion qualification, Legal Regulations qualification and Commercial Certificate, all fully funded by Hunterlodge. • In addition, there is a comprehensive internal training programme. • Annual profit-based bonus. • Pension with employer’s contribution. • Mindfulness sessions and wellbeing days. • Regular company social events. About this company Hunterlodge is a UK-based full-service agency with an exciting and fast-growing portfolio of clients. As part of our ongoing expansion, we are looking for a Media Planner & Buyer to join our team. If you have a keen eye for strategic planning, understanding audience behaviours, and media buying across digital and traditional channels, this is a fantastic opportunity to shape campaigns that drive measurable impact. https://www.hunterlodge.co.uk/ (opens in new tab) After this apprenticeship Potential for full time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: THE WEST MIDLANDS CREATIVE ALLIANCE LIMITED The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000326597.