Planning Account Executive

Overview of role

EssenceMediacom handles the media planning and buying for some of the world's smartest advertisers.  Supported by keen consumer insight, analysis and experience, we are part of the largest media planning and buying network in the world.

We are looking for a Media Executive to join the planning team. The successful candidate will play an integral part in the planning process and will get to work across the entire campaign life cycle – from planning and execution to reporting and analysis. The role will include client contact and exposure to the fast pace of planning across a market leading advertiser. There will be an opportunity to upskill across all channel specialisms.

Based in our new WPP campus building in the heart of Manchester’s Spinningfields district, the largest communications operation outside of London and the home for all WPP regional talent across a number of business disciplines, and an amazing place to grow your communications career and to realise your potential in a dynamic and exciting setting.

3 best things about the job

1. The work: every day is different and diverse so you will have exposure to all areas of the account and a range of media specialisms - this is the best way to learn and grow.
2. The team: you will be a part of a friendly, ambitious and sociable team with lots of opportunity for networking, exposure to clients and collaboration with the wider planning department
3. The client: this role includes significant exposure to a client group who are knowledgeable and keen to add more innovation to their media plans. They are at the forefront of a successful cross-agency partnership.

Measures of success

In three months:

• Understand the structure of your client and the business to bring value, support and innovation your team
• Learnt about media planning and taken responsibility for some areas of the day to day workload, gaining trust through strong attention to detail
• Established strong working relationships with the planning and channel specialist teams
• Completed all relevant EssenceMediacom & third-party training.

In six months:

• Began to branch out and work across a wide range of media channels
• Demonstrated your skills to gain the trust of those you work alongside
• Taken on a client facing role in presenting content back to key client contacts
• Built strong relationships with the relevant stakeholders and media partners

Responsibilities of the role

You will work as part of a team to support in the planning of multimedia campaigns for the client. Every member of the team will need to have a very strong understanding of how comms planning, be an innovator, and have a willingness to learn.

What you will need

• Positive attitude and good intent 
• Proactive mindset 
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
• Attention to detail
• To build relationships internally and externally 
• Effective communication
• Ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks within identified time frames
• Keenness to join your team in the office three days a week
• You may have a degree, diploma, A-levels or life experience, we are open to all applications.

About EssenceMediacom

We are a global communications agency leading with breakthrough thinking, building explosive growth for brands, and helping our clients see the bigger picture. Our daring global network of 10,000 influencers help our clients breach traditional boundaries in media, uncover novel ideas, and unleash exponential growth. EssenceMediacom challenges conventional thinking to build, propel, and supercharge our clients’ businesses at scale and lead our industry in critical areas such as diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability.  

EssenceMediacom understands that our people are tasked with big goals: building breakthrough growth for brands and leading with breakthrough thinking in our industry. Our people are at the heart of this work because their ideas will enable us to decode the intersections of people, content, and technology to bring our aspirations to life. Our success is down to our eclectic, diverse, and talented people. EssenceMediacom is a place for us to grow our careers and expand our horizons. EssenceMediacom is committed to building an agency culture that supports our people, puts diversity at the forefront of our operations, and creates opportunity for all. This collective culture will be our “new power” where ideas are freely exchanged, and collaboration is actively encouraged in a place where you can innovate in our hyperconnected world.  

*Although we cannot make guarantees, we welcome conversations about flexible working for all roles at EssenceMediaCom