Assistant Media Buyer
Description
About WPP Media
WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.
WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com.
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.
About the Role:
In this role you will be responsible for the overall support of the execution and management of your assigned client’s broadcast requirements; negotiating, purchasing, and monitoring to ensure that final buys deliver on the approved plan objective and strategy.
Your Impact:
- Assist in upfront negotiations and execution of scatter/short and long term/opportunistic needs
- Responsible for stewardship and day-to-day maintenance of paid and match inventory
- Prepare, check, verify and issue buying analyses, including on-going maintenance
- Generate and analyze campaign reports- including pre and post documents
- Collaborate with Client Service teams on specific clients
- Continue to build on managing client relationships
- Oversee the resolution of billing discrepancies
- Assist Manager in all phases of account/client management
- Develop a deeper understanding of client needs and strategy
- Play a key role in the budget and client billing process to ensure accuracy
- Compile and analyze marketing and media data to support implementation decisions
- Search for unique sources of information to support non-traditional recommendations
- Participate in client brainstorming sessions, as needed
Your Qualifications:
- University or College degree/diploma in Media, Marketing, Business, or related field; OR equivalent professional experience will be an asset
- Demonstrated understanding of media basics and concepts
- Proficient with DDS, Infosys, and Microsoft Office Suite will be good to have
About You:
- Digitally savvy: you use digital and social media, demonstrate passion about emerging media, Google Analytics, Google Images, ability to search and research topics, etc.
- Interest in video disciplines (traditional, on-line, digital, etc.)
- Interest in emerging technologies and the burgeoning video ecosystem
About Wavemaker:
At Wavemaker, we believe there always is a better way to grow. We positively provoke growth for our clients by reshaping consumer decision-making and experiences through media, content and technology. The Wavemaker way is globally consistent. Fueled by the world’s most powerful consumer data, we understand where and how marketing can intervene decisively to help brands win more sales.
Our name is our mission and our method. To make waves, you need to be provocative, even fearless. We do our best work for brave brands and people who want to be challenged to go further and faster. We know it’s not easy, but if it’s in you, we will get it out of you.
Our 7,200 people across 88 markets provoke growth for some of the world’s leading brands and businesses. Our attitude of Positive Provocation is enabled by:
- deep knowledge we have of our clients’ business
- confidence to challenge what’s gone before
- the support to go further than we thought possible
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.
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.
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While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.