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GroupM
Aug 21, 2025
Full time
Join to apply for the Implementation Planning Director role at GroupM 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Implementation Planning Director role at GroupM 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 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 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 About OpenDoor: A Leading WPP Media Brand OpenDoor: PURPOSE The purpose of this document is to help prospective team members better understand the role and responsibilities with the position of "TITLE" at OpenDoor, WPP's bespoke global operating model for Amazon. About Wpp & Opendoor At WPP, we're constantly reinventing the future of creativity on an ever-broader canvas, bringing together unrivalled talent, resources and skills to provide an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce and technology. Over the last decade, we have developed a dedicated global client practice with the mission of accelerating WPP's impact for our largest clients by bringing them the best of WPP. Each team is custom-built around a client's specific needs and challenges, providing easy access to the right capabilities. And that's why we've built OpenDoor for Amazon. OpenDoor is a unique integration of the best of WPP and Amazon - building on their respective strengths and visions. Whether at WPP or at Amazon, every project is an OpenDoor on new possibilities. Anything and everything can be an opportunity for our people to drive impact - for them to innovate, learn, thrive, and occasionally fail too. The unique OpenDoor partnership model is built to deliver next level Productivity, fueled by our industry-leading approach to People, Platforms, and Process. OpenDoor spans across all WPP agencies and disciplines such as media, business consultancy, communications and brand strategy, tech and commerce, public relations, and production. OpenDoor's values are built from Amazon's own 16 Leadership Principles, and WPP's core values of Open, Optimistic and Extraordinary. Together, when WPP's Creative Transformation meets Amazon's next-level customer centricity, our people come together to challenge and impact what's done today and build a better future. By joining OpenDoor, not only are you joining a cross-function team partnering with one of WPP's top five global clients, but you are also taking a step to challenge yourself and the world around you every day, working in the most unusual way on some of Earth's most ambitious opportunities in marketing, tech, media, business, and creativity. Role Summary And Impact We are searching for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our OpenDoor team as a Implementational Planning Director. This is a full-time position based in London. The Role will report to implementational Planning lead and will manage a matrixed team of digital planners, channel planning and offshore teams. This role plays a crucial part in supporting WPP's mission to deliver consistency, delivery excellence and best in class service for Amazon in every country across its diverse businesses, including XCM, Prime Video, and RMI. The Implementational Planning team creates an effective link between the Strategy & Planning teams and Activation, data and tech teams. The Implementation Planning Team ensures that comprehensive briefs are developed in collaboration with the strategy and comms teams and ensures that channel specialists meet clients' expectations by achieving campaign KPI's timely and through embedding operational excellence. They are also developing and supporting the delivery of tasks such as reporting output, offer insights and recommendations across strategic planning and agency pitches. Responsibilities Strategic Synthesis: You will lead one of the lines of business within XCM supporting and organizing the digital teams to deliver on the planning, activation, application of data and optimization of campaigns. You will need to have a deep understanding of Social, Programmatic, OLV, Pan regional IO buying, Partnerships and Content to help ensure the best digital decisions in planning are made across the full spectrum of opportunities. You will be managing both local market campaigns and multi-market campaigns so being able to switch between the two will be critical. Work closely with the planning and strategy team to take block plans by media type and flighting from our communication plannings systems and agree or challenge those breakouts to deliver the optimum digital media mix. Identify ways of integrating digital plans seamlessly with offline media i.e. aligning TV spots and digital upweights, create geo based digital campaigns to support out of home placements, building a messaging approach of online that compliments offline or vice versa. You will be in charge of the media plans for all digital components, including budgets and budget tracking, final deliverable numbers, and tracking daily pacing and performance against those numbers to ensure goals are hit across all digital elements. You will also directly be leading IO based pan regional buying / partnerships with multi-market vendors when required. This includes the briefing, management of briefs and delivery of these partners i.e. Multimarket twitch, Yahoo, We transfer deals which unlock content related value for the client. Unify disparate streams of information and insights from all biddable channels, in context of client business objectives. Help teams develop integrated experience strategies across biddable & digital touchpoints, identify strategic opportunities for proprietary solutions growth in service of solving client business problems. Guide clients and key internal or external stakeholders on selection and application of systems, tools and platforms, proprietary solutions, enabling them with the proper resources and knowledge for successful implementation. Provides a consistent and strong POV to clients on digital investment decisions and areas of optimization. Outline advanced data analytics/measurement frameworks to shape holistic measurement of performance media strategy and activation. Advises key stakeholders by continuously helping them successfully navigate through critical business changes. Leads the development, presentation, and delivery of top-quality cross-channel planning work for larger campaigns. Plans against client outcomes - quantifying objectives and the likely impact of comms on them across all biddable practice areas, in collaboration with practice leads. Accountable for the ongoing management of performance of campaign budgets and daily spend levels, bid strategies and constant monitoring of tracking to performance goals - implementing course correction decisioning when needed. Scrutinizes performance planning budgets, of assigned accounts, to identify strengths and weaknesses and ensures proper financial allocations and ensures WPP Open and Amazon's goals are protected and driven. Proactively identify opportunities to improve and enhance clients' campaigns and advise client/agency teams accordingly. Develop an advanced understanding of media channels, channel ecosystems and planning best practices. Start to translate strategic approach into planning practices for specific client briefs. Oversee campaign management, ensuring quality control and output is of the highest standard. Lead Pan regional IO and Partnerships based buying for multi- market campaigns with manager and executive. Collaboration & Leadership: Work in a complex, matrixed environment, influencing stakeholders and leading cross-functional teams towards our common media goals. Own deep knowledge of all WPP Open deliverables and campaign KPIs' that have been committed to Amazon and share it across biddable and digital teams when/if needed. Proactively connects, partners with regional and key local market leadership on behalf of Amazon. Ensure knowledge sharing and communication flow remains informative, connected, and proactive to help provide repeatable, consistent activation excellence for all biddable/digital channels. Monitors and ensures adherence to client and WPP Open excellence standards across practices. Proactively develops actions plans and blueprints to address any gaps and non-compliance to standards. Build and maintain client and agency relationships at a mid-senior level, to ensure a comprehensive understanding of stakeholders and client business. 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. . click apply for full job details
GroupM
Aug 13, 2025
Full time
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 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 About Mindshare: A Leading WPP Media Brand Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As "Growth Architects,' we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders - better for people, planet, and business - by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases consumer trust in the brand, and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders. Role Summary and Impact Culture & Innovation Strategy Director The Worldwide Invention team at Mindshare drives creativity & innovation in and beyond media by excelling in culture, community, and innovation. Through a balance of deep expertise and creative thinking we guide our clients to think outside of the box, using channels and mechanics that drives growth beyond their existing realms of focus (e.g. partnership, sponsorship, branded or social content, influencer, emerging technologies, sport, gaming, etc.). We aim to elevate creativity in media by designing media-agnostic ideas; develop thoroughly research and inspirational thought leadership; deliver culture & creative programs; and be deep experts in areas of specialisms. These are primarily: cultural strategy, partnership, sponsorship; community strategy, influencers, creators, social content; innovation strategy, creative tech & emerging technologies. Our knowledge spans across various areas of culture, with specific focus on gaming, sport, film and entertainment. We are looking for a Culture & Innovation Strategy Director to join the global Unilever team, working across the Global Marketing Organisation and the billion-dollar brands that make up their portfolio- Dove, Rexona, Persil, Hellmann's, and more. Specifically, their responsibilities are to work as part of the global Capabilities team, and together with Unilever's global marketing team, to help identify how marketing is evolving, how culture and innovation will affect Unilever and its brands. Your responsibilities will include: Contribute to the development of insight and foresight reports related to culture marketing and innovation in comms and media, conducting research and analysis to inform findings. Develop strategic guidance and actionable recommendations related to culture marketing and innovation in comms and media, translating insights into practical applications. Serve as a key resource and source of insights for the Strategy & Capabilities team as well as Unilever's Global Marketing Organisation, sharing expertise and best practices. Collaborate closely with other parts of Capabilities (Commerce, Data Strategy, Audience, Joint Business Partners, etc.) to support the operationalization and implementation of culture marketing and innovation across all parts of Unilever's media and marketing efforts. Leverage and cultivate relationships with Joint Business Partners (Google, TikTok, etc.) to gather insights and inform strategic recommendations. Support the building of capabilities and education initiatives for global and local teams (both agency and client side), to facilitate the adoption of the overall vision of culture and innovation globally. Partner with the wider Invention team to integrate and leverage expertise and resources related to innovation and culture from across WPP Media / WPP. Contribute to discussions and thought leadership around culture and innovation across WPP Media. 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: o Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity. o Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust. o Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise. 6+ years of experience in Research and / or Strategy, ideally within an Innovation or Culture focused agency or specialist shop Media experience is preferred but not mandatory Experience working with Senior Stakeholders is important A proactive self-starter with a problem-solving attitude and the ability to meet deadlines Creatively minded with the ability to turn insight to strategy Ability to learn new tools and systems from across WPP / WPP Media (audience, insight etc) Hands-on approach to service client relationships and confident managing multiple stakeholder relationships Strong presentation skills and attention to detail Strong organisational skills and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects at one time 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 Please read our Privacy Notice ( ) for more information on how we process the information you provide. While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
GroupM
Aug 10, 2025
Full time
Description OpenDoor I Paid Social Director PURPOSE The purpose of this document is to help prospective team members better understand the role and responsibilities with the position of Paid Social Director at OpenDoor, WPP's bespoke global operating model for Amazon. ABOUT WPP & OPENDOOR At WPP, we're constantly reinventing the future of creativity on an ever-broader canvas, bringing together unrivalled talent, resources and skills to provide an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce and technology. Over the last decade, we have developed a dedicated global client practice with the mission of accelerating WPP's impact for our largest clients by bringing them the best of WPP. Each team is custom-built around a client's specific needs and challenges, providing easy access to the right capabilities. And that's why we've built OpenDoor for Amazon. OpenDoor is a unique integration of the best of WPP and Amazon - building on their respective strengths and visions. Whether at WPP or at Amazon, every project is an OpenDoor on new possibilities. Anything and everything can be an opportunity for our people to drive impact - for them to innovate, learn, thrive, and occasionally fail too. The unique OpenDoor partnership model is built to deliver next level Productivity, fueled by our industry-leading approach to People, Platforms, and Process. OpenDoor spans across all WPP agencies and disciplines such as media, business consultancy, communications and brand strategy, tech and commerce, public relations, and production. OpenDoor's values are built from Amazon's own 16 Leadership Principles, and WPP's core values of Open, Optimistic and Extraordinary. Together, when WPP's Creative Transformation meets Amazon's next-level customer centricity, our people come together to challenge and impact what's done today and build a better future. By joining OpenDoor, not only are you joining a cross-function team partnering with one of WPP's top five global clients, but you are also taking a step to challenge yourself and the world around you every day, working in the most unusual way on some of Earth's most ambitious opportunities in marketing, tech, media, business, and creativity. ABOUT THE ROLE We are searching for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our OpenDoor team as a Paid Social Director. This is a Full-time position based in London. This role plays a crucial part in supporting WPP's mission to deliver consistency, delivery excellence and best in class service for Amazon in every country across its diverse businesses, including XCM, Prime Video, and RMI. RESPONSIBILITIES Campaign Management Overseeing the production of comprehensive paid social media plans (+ supporting material) that align with client's objectives and KPIs. Able to clearly articulate the rationale for proposed campaign tactics (channels, budget, audience, formats etc.) and present these back, both to internal and external stakeholders. Overseeing a hybrid team (made up of both local and Global Hub employees) responsible for the end-to-end setup of paid social campaigns across all the relevant social platforms. Comfortable troubleshooting and helping train junior team members to use advanced features such as bid rules and 3rd party optimisation/creative/measurement tools. Ultimately responsible for maintaining the standard of regular quality assurance (QA) checks undertaken by everyone working on the account (both locally and in the Global Hub) to ensure campaigns are set up to defined best practice standards (and helping to evolve these best-practices as necessary). Working with team to ensure the standard and accuracy of weekly/monthly campaign performance reports. Joining client calls on a regular basis and supporting the team to present results as necessary. Ensuring all performance commentary delivers valuable insight and recommendations to clients. Working with the team to identify trends and recommend actions on-platform to capitalise/mitigate these trends as necessary. Ensuring the standard of end-of-campaign reporting and quarterly/annual reviews. Leading standalone research projects as required by the client. This will include both biddable social activities and non-biddable social activities (lens, IO products, custom products) You will be the ultimate person in charge seeing through planning to activation via Wrike for all markets within Social, ensure tools like Smartly, Octra and Optimisation tools are used for the correct RTB. You will lead Social analysis, optimization recommendations and test and learn approaches - both designed and deploying with the team. You will be the ultimate lead for ensuring trafficking, naming conversions and audiences are built using Amazon's requirements. You will work closely with the implementational planning team and the comms design team to create media plans which drive success for Prime Video releases. Client & Partner Management Responsible for delivering on the over-arching paid social strategy across the account(s) and ensuring this ties in with the wider digital and comms strategy. Acting as a key social point-of-contact for your client(s) ensuring their continuing confidence in the quality of the team and agency's social output. Demonstrating a deep understanding of the media and technology developments that influence your client's business. Able to identify opportunities to test and innovate in the paid social space, presenting these opportunities to stakeholders and securing client backing. Managing internal and external stakeholders to ensure multiple projects can be delivered simultaneously and to the required standard. Building and maintaining relationships with the key media partners including Meta, Twitter, Snap, TikTok, Pinterest and others. People Management Ensuring the effective management of both the local team and Global Hub employees, ensuring workloads are sufficiently monitored & prioritised to ensure deadlines are met. Working with your immediate team to help train and develop their skills as necessary. Leading by example to motivate and encourage all those with less experience on the wider team. Communicate clearly and in a timely manner with internal and external stakeholders as required across email, chat, video and in-person. Leading presentations where necessary. Attend and lead regular internal meetings and training sessions in order to actively contribute to a collaborative and friendly paid social community. Leading the recruitment process for your immediate team and working with the head of department to assist with wider team recruitment as needed. This will involve leading interviews, making staffing decisions and acting as an ambassador for the team to potential candidates. Operational Excellence Identify opportunities to test and innovate in the paid social space. Presenting these opportunities to stakeholders and securing client backing. Developing these into initiatives that can be used to further evolve the standard & efficiency of paid social buying across the wider team. Developing tailored testing/learning agendas for clients that drive clear and actionable insight on each social platform. Working closely with planning team + other channel specialists to ensure paid social activity compliments and enhances the wider marketing mix. Collaborating on thought-leadership pieces and POVs for the agency and GMS social community. Responsible for the accurate and effective management of agency finance processes. Ensuring the immediate team fulfil the mandatory finance process in a timely and accurate manner to ensure prompt payment/invoicing and minimise finance queries. Working to ensure account profitability with direct input on staffing and commercial target conversations where required. QUALIFICATIONS Extensive experience setting up and optimising paid social campaigns across a number of the key social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snap, TikTok etc). Training certifications in any of the key platforms would be a plus (e.g. Meta Blueprint). Experience planning large-scale paid social campaigns, preferably across a mix of brand and direct-response objectives. Experience compiling detailed and insightful end of campaign reports & presentations. Experience managing a team to jointly compile regular client presentations (QBRs, annual reviews etc). BONUS POINTS A clear track record of working with clients and external stakeholders. Forming strong relationships is key to the role and the ideal candidate should feel comfortable presenting to clients and leading calls regularly. Experience line managing others, helping ensure day-to-day workloads are effectively managed. The ideal candidate should also have experience training and mentoring those more junior across all things paid social and should be able to communicate effectively with people from all diverse backgrounds, cultures, countries. Experience planning and working towards commercial targets would be of benefit. Teamwork is key to this role and we are looking for someone who is collaborative, friendly, and with a can-do attitude. BENEFITS OF OPENDOOR Unparalleled Access: Gain direct experience working with one of the world's most innovative and influential companies. Mentorship & Training: Receive guidance from experienced professionals at both WPP and Amazon. Cutting-Edge Technology: Utilize industry-leading tools and platforms, including WPP Open. . click apply for full job details
GroupM
Aug 08, 2025
Full time
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 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 About Mindshare: A Leading WPP Media Brand Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As "Growth Architects," we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders - better for people, planet, and business - by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases consumer trust in the brand, and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders. Role Summary and Impact A key player within MindShare's Ford Media team the Account Manager works closely with Ford's Media and Marketing function and WPP's Ford teams to ensure Ford delivers on its Business Solution and electrification vision. Media plays a proactive role in delivering this as well as supporting Ford's short term sales goals The successful candidate will partner with many WPP and Mindshare teams including: media strategy, channel strategy & activation, analytics, creative, and others to ensure best in class media support across the Ford Pro Business Unit. Support media co-ordination - Be a Ford Pro expert and the go-to internally for all insight and reporting queries. Being able to communicate the ambition, KPIs and performance goals and how our campaigns are driving towards these. Support the business unit lead in partnering with the Ford Media Client to understand Ford Pro measurement, usage, and relationship of brand and performance media, including how to successfully invest in both, and how to evaluate and maximize return on those investments against Ford business objectives. Support the Business Unit Lead in building Mindshare market relationships with key stakeholders by gaining a deep understanding of local market campaigns and being able to tell this story back to our key client stakeholders. Support the operating and engagement models ensuring effective dissemination of information, continual engagement and collaboration with cross functional teams, alignment and education between global teams Key connector between the client & our internal activation team/channel strategy - ensuring we're delivering best in class media campaigns against client objectives, driving optimization and performance. Identify opportunities in existing campaigns, plans and programs over the immediate and long-term horizons through effective data analysis and dashboards. Responsible for analysis and client story telling across campaign results/EOCs/PCAs etc. Work in lock step with Strategist to campaign findings and trends help inform future strategy and planning workstreams. 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. ATTITUDE Has the ability to create strong partnerships and relationships to partner deeply with key stakeholders and become over time a trusted advisor who can inform decision-making and happy to give an opinion in ambiguous situations Brings a passion for B2b media reporting and insights, helping to optimize and deliver remarkable omni-channel programs Curious and interested in topics and debate around the media and digital industry A natural story teller with an ability to adapt communication and style and navigate through roadblocks A team player who is interested in and excited to learn more about the world of media and the automotive industry Ability to navigate groups and organizations with matrixed and sometimes conflicting perspectives and goals. Calm approach to managing urgent deadlines A mindset of continuous development & curiosity across all disciplines An interest in how creativity and data join to deliver tangible results Passion for turning analytical data into client stories SKILLS 3 years+ of strong B2b media experience with a natural flare for creating actionable insights. Ideally looking at a local and global level. Well versed in digital media channels and how these connect to show a broader picture. Competent in excel and ideally experience with powerBI (front and back-end) and reporting tools. Confidence in client facing communication & presentation To be data-driven and detail oriented, questioning wisdoms and suggesting new approaches Confidence in presenting conceptual topics in a simple, meaningful manner, with the ability to transform marketing challenges into solutions A thorough understanding of how digital media supports and integrates with other media channels, both owned and paid 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 Please read our Privacy Notice ( ) for more information on how we process the information you provide. While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
GroupM
Aug 08, 2025
Full time
Description SEO Content Executive 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 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 About EssenceMediacom: A Leading WPP Media Brand 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 As SEO Content Executive, you will play a key role in driving results for a range of EssenceMediacom clients through considered and effective written content. You will be involved in all aspects of SEO Content production to achieve and support client objectives with your written work. Sitting within our Digital PR and Content team, you will also work closely with Digital PR on creative content and cross-channel strategies. As this role comes under the Organic Search department, much of your Content output will be focused on SEO KPIs, including improved site visibility and boosted keyword rankings in search engines. Types of content you will be assisting with: - Client blog content - Guides and long-form editorial content - Category pages - Product pages - Creative on-site content - Branded content - Ad copy - Press releases 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. You would ideally possess some experience of long-from writing, either within a professional or personal capacity. Whether experienced or not, we are looking for an individual who is open to new ways of writing, is able to learn quickly, and has a passion for copywriting and working within the media. - Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks - A proactive attitude towards work, with an enthusiasm to try new tasks, continue to build your knowledge of Content/SEO/Digital PR, and develop your role - An understanding of what SEO is and the role it plays in supporting brand objectives - Confidence and pride in writing content for different clients/sectors - An interest in and openness to training and joining webinars to expand knowledge of media sector - Writing experience or a writing background is preferred. Please show examples of experience during interview stage. 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 read our Privacy Notice ( ) for more information on how we process the information you provide. While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
GroupM
Aug 08, 2025
Full time
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 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 About Mindshare: A Leading WPP Media Brand Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As "Growth Architects," we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders - better for people, planet, and business - by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases consumer trust in the brand, and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders. Role Summary and Impact We have an exciting opportunity to work with the award-winning Mindshare SEO team. We're seeking an SEO Account Executive who will work collaboratively with a team of talented SEO professionals to support the long-term success of our clients. Working within the Mindshare SEO team the successful candidate will primarily work with a major high street retail website and gain exposure to other accounts within the team. The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate a fundamental understanding of SEO and desire to learn more about the industry. The successful candidate should be able to articulate key features and benefits of SEO, but this doesn't have to be from work experience, it can be from study or personal research. We're looking for someone keen to learn and develop in the role but is not necessarily the finished article! Performance Carry out extensive keyword research to identify SEO search landscape opportunities for clients. Obtain and understand crawl data, using audit tools to identify technical SEO status of client's website and provide best practice recommendations with Account Manager's support. We work with large sets of data so the ideal candidate would have experience or be comfortable with this. Understand your client's key performance indicators (KPI) are and how to monitor these for their SEO performance. Understand how SEO metrics interrelate and can influence each other. Deliver client reporting and analyse results under the guidance of the Account Manager, with a view to develop actionable insights. Keen eye for understanding competitor's performance and how to benchmark against them to improve client's performance. Familiarise yourself with, and apply, the Mindshare Outcomes SEO best practice in order to contribute to successful execution of SEO strategies. Process Demonstrate an understanding of the components of SEO. Complete the necessary specialist qualification, e.g., Google Analytics and all relevant search qualification. Become confident in navigating the platforms required to analyse & manage SEO performance. Account management Support Account Manager on client comms. Present recommendations to clients where necessary. Exceptional execution and application of best practice. Meeting and exceeding clients' expectations. Excellent stakeholder management, supporting the Account Manager where applicable. Contribute to materials required for regular internal or client meetings. 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. About you Analytically minded, with the ability to identify trends and patterns within data sets. Proactive in improving their knowledge and capability. Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and time management skills. Able to communicate effectively, and work as part of a team. Strong interpersonal skills with a desire to be part of virtual and in person meetings. Experience using basic features of PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel (E.g., Creating and formatting PowerPoint presentations, sorting and filtering data, creating graphs and tables). Basic technical SEO knowledge & skillset with an understanding of audit tools such as Screaming Frog & DeepCrawl etc, would be an advantage but training will be offered. Basic understanding of keyword ranking tools with the ability to draw insights where necessary would be an advantage but again training will be offered. 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 Please read our Privacy Notice ( ) for more information on how we process the information you provide. While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
GroupM
Feb 18, 2025
Full time
OpenDoor I Planning Director - Job Description PURPOSE The purpose of this document is to help prospective team members better understand the role and responsibilities with the position of Planning Director at OpenDoor, WPP's bespoke global operating model for Amazon. ABOUT WPP & OPENDOOR At WPP, we're constantly reinventing the future of creativity on an ever-broader canvas, bringing together unrivalled talent, resources and skills to provide an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce and technology. Over the last decade, we have developed a dedicated global client practice with the mission of accelerating WPP's impact for our largest clients by bringing them the best of WPP. Each team is custom-built around a client's specific needs and challenges, providing easy access to the right capabilities. OpenDoor is a unique integration of the best of WPP and Amazon - building on their respective strengths and visions. Whether at WPP or at Amazon, every project is an OpenDoor on new possibilities. Anything and everything can be an opportunity for our people to drive impact - for them to innovate, learn, thrive, and occasionally fail too. The unique OpenDoor partnership model is built to deliver next level productivity, fueled by our industry-leading approach to people, platforms, and process. OpenDoor spans across all WPP agencies and disciplines such as media, business consultancy, communications and brand strategy, tech and commerce, public relations, and production. OpenDoor's values are built from Amazon's own 16 Leadership Principles , and WPP's core values of Open, Optimistic and Extraordinary. Together, when WPP's Creative Transformation meets Amazon's next-level customer centricity, our people come together to challenge and impact what's done today and build a better future. By joining OpenDoor, not only are you joining a cross-function team partnering with one of WPP's top five global clients, but you are also taking a step to challenge yourself and the world around you every day, working in the most unusual way on some of Earth's most ambitious opportunities in marketing, tech, media, business, and creativity. ABOUT THE ROLE We are searching for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our OpenDoor team as a Planning Director. This is a full-time position based in London. The role will report to the Regional Planning Lead and will manage a team of 4 across EU markets. This role plays a crucial part in supporting WPP's mission to deliver consistency, delivery excellence and best in class service for Amazon in every country across its diverse businesses, including XCM, Prime Video, and RMI. RMI is the reputation management and insight team at Amazon. The RMI marketing division's mission is to advance Amazon's reputation by creating persuasive advertising campaigns and empowering the company's leaders and communicators with strategic insights. Their advertising campaigns aim to improve Amazon's corporate reputation by raising awareness about positive reputational facts. OpenDoor is RMI's media partner everywhere in the world except North America and Latin America. RESPONSIBILITIES Media planning: Develop an advanced understanding of media channels, channel ecosystems and planning best practices. Translate strategic approach into planning practices for specific client briefs and pitches. Understand the Purchase Journey thinking and planning philosophy across all client work. Have an expert overview of the media market landscape, trends and build media owner relationships. Campaign management & effective communication: Oversee campaign management, ensuring quality control and output is of the highest standard. Develop a skilled understanding of commercial practices and of the wider agency. Build and maintain client and agency relationships at a mid-senior level. Comms planning and storytelling: Lead multi-market comms strategies with the local comms planning team. Direct the central and local planning teams on comms planning campaigns and workstreams. Own planning presentations and narratives. Lead brainstorm and idea creation for campaigns. Independently problem solve, integrating and questioning data and insights. Assist in the development and execution of data-driven marketing campaigns. Utilize WPP Open and other tools to standardize best in class planning. Collaborate with WPP and Amazon team members to ensure seamless campaign delivery. Contribute to a culture of innovation by exploring new technologies. Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices. QUALIFICATIONS Comfortable presenting directly from platform and developing a story from data. Strong writing skills and able to communicate ideas clearly. Can confidently answer client questions and liaise with internal teams. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Uses critical questioning to gain a deeper understanding. Understanding of how behaviour change theory influences communications campaigns. Leads the delivery of relevant and accurate information. Consistently delivers communications to influence and educate. Successful delivery of key launches in line with scope and budget. Productive and well-prepared client and network status meetings. BONUS POINTS Multi-market experience. Understanding of B2B channels as well as B2C. Successful E2E management of Multi-Market campaigns. Applies big picture thinking in work. BENEFITS OF OPENDOOR Unparalleled Access: Gain direct experience working with one of the world's most innovative companies. Mentorship & Training: Receive guidance from experienced professionals. Cutting-Edge Technology: Utilize industry-leading tools and platforms. Data-Driven Environment: Develop your analytical skills. Global Impact: Be part of a team shaping the future of marketing. HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and cover letter to the talent team. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GroupM
Feb 09, 2025
Full time
OpenDoor Client Director - Job Description PURPOSE The purpose of this document is to help prospective team members better understand the role and responsibilities of the Client Director position at OpenDoor, WPP's bespoke global operating model for Amazon. ABOUT WPP & OPENDOOR At WPP, we're constantly reinventing the future of creativity on an ever-broader canvas, bringing together unrivalled talent, resources, and skills to provide an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology. Over the last decade, we have developed a dedicated global client practice with the mission of accelerating WPP's impact for our largest clients by bringing them the best of WPP. Each team is custom-built around a client's specific needs and challenges, providing easy access to the right capabilities. And that's why we've built OpenDoor for Amazon. OpenDoor is a unique integration of the best of WPP and Amazon - building on their respective strengths and visions. Whether at WPP or at Amazon, every project is an OpenDoor on new possibilities. Anything and everything can be an opportunity for our people to drive impact - for them to innovate, learn, thrive, and occasionally fail too. The unique OpenDoor partnership model is built to deliver next-level productivity, fueled by our industry-leading approach to people, platforms, and process. OpenDoor spans across all WPP agencies and disciplines such as media, business consultancy, communications and brand strategy, tech and commerce, public relations, and production. OpenDoor's values are built from Amazon's own 16 Leadership Principles , and WPP's core values of Open, Optimistic, and Extraordinary. Together, when WPP's Creative Transformation meets Amazon's next-level customer centricity, our people come together to challenge and impact what's done today and build a better future. By joining OpenDoor, not only are you joining a cross-function team partnering with one of WPP's top five global clients, but you are also taking a step to challenge yourself and the world around you every day, working in the most unusual way on some of Earth's most ambitious opportunities in marketing, tech, media, business, and creativity. ABOUT THE ROLE We are searching for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our OpenDoor team as a Client Director. This is a full-time position based in London. The role will report to the Snr Client Director and Client Lead and will manage a team of 2 Managers and 2 Executives. This role plays a crucial part in supporting WPP's mission to deliver consistency, delivery excellence, and best-in-class service for Amazon in every country across its diverse businesses, including XCM, Prime Video, and RMI. RESPONSIBILITIES The Client Director plays a fundamental role in leading conversations with day-to-day clients to ensure initiatives/briefs are understood and then conveying these to our internal cross-discipline teams centrally and also to our local market teams. Client Leadership is accountable for all workstreams, and it is our job to manage the delivery of projects from start to finish, engaging with our internal teams and local market colleagues to deliver excellence in execution for our clients. Ensure that local teams fully understand what is required of them and guide them to follow all of the necessary processes. Accountable for the strategic responses of day-to-day client requests, working with clients, markets, and internal teams. Oversee and quality control the deliverables for our central team and local teams. Own the day-to-day and, where applicable, senior client relationships and look for opportunities to broaden our relationship beyond marketing. Understand the growth ambitions as well as client satisfaction to lead improvement and manage the measurement plan for your clients. Foster innovative thinking and ideas with particular emphasis on content, digital and technology innovation, and the use of data. Demonstrate an understanding of client commercials including the agreed client scope, use of resources, and any KPI deliverables. Act as a change agent by positively provoking our client and internal teams to deliver the best possible outcomes and showcase great work, helping us to drive transformation across the business. Drive and ambition to support new business efforts. Assist in the development and execution of data-driven marketing campaigns across the Amazon business, bridging Amazon and WPP technologies and capabilities as required. Utilize WPP Open and other cutting-edge tools to standardize best-in-class planning, ensure leading organization, and track campaign performance/identification of optimization opportunities. Collaborate with WPP (media and beyond) and Amazon team members to ensure seamless campaign delivery and achieve outstanding results. Contribute to a culture of innovation by exploring new technologies and approaches to marketing challenges. Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices, particularly in the areas of e-commerce and digital marketing. QUALIFICATIONS Successful delivery of key launches in line with scope, resources, and agreed budget. Successful E2E management of multi-market campaigns (brief, RTB, execution, and reporting). Productive and well-prepared client and network status meetings. Adherence to ways of working both by clients and internal teams. Understanding of the planning product suite. Deliver monthly thought leadership (engaging with internal and third-party stakeholders as required). Contribute to the growth of global net sales. Entertainment category experience. Multi-market experience. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment whilst maintaining a partnership focus throughout. BONUS POINTS Familiarity with Amazon's way of working (e.g. narratives over PowerPoint) and their leadership principles. Familiarity with Amazon Ads. Understanding of Amazon's ecosystem. BENEFITS OF OPENDOOR Unparalleled Access: Gain direct experience working with one of the world's most innovative and influential companies. Mentorship & Training: Receive guidance from experienced professionals at both WPP and Amazon. Cutting-Edge Technology: Utilize industry-leading tools and platforms, including WPP Open. Data-Driven Environment: Develop your analytical skills and contribute to data-driven decision making. Global Impact: Be part of a team that is shaping the future of marketing on a global scale. HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and cover letter to email protected by application deadline . We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Amazon x WPP Confidential
GroupM Manchester, Lancashire
Feb 04, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Performance Activation Director Location: London, Manchester, Athens Reporting to: Performance Business Director Who Are We? T&Pm is one of the world's leading full service creative and media agencies, connecting talent and tech to drive growth for brands. Formed by the integration of The&Partnership and mSix&Partners, it brings together content and distribution into a single, holistic end-to-end marketing solution. Backed by WPP and GroupM, the multi-discipline agency spans four continents with 45 offices and over $1.2 billion dollars in billings globally. As an early adopter with the first ever AI-generated TV ad for Lexus in 2018, T&Pm is focused on harnessing AI across all its outputs with its 1,900 people already trained on WPP's proprietary AI platform Creative Studio, to deliver enhanced outcomes for clients. We believe in The Power of &, connecting talent & tech to fuel brand growth. Our teams blend creative, media, experience and technology specialists from across our marketing practices. The performance mindset of these teams optimises to business outcomes in every channel, fueled by the latest innovations in AI. Ultimately, we are our people. They're the most important part of our business, so we want to make a lasting impression on them in the same way they do on us, by striving to become the most important place in their careers. The Role As the agency expands its digital activation offering, the Performance Activation Director will serve as the senior activation role within their business unit. They will be the most senior day-to-day lead on their clients, accountable for campaign execution across all major platforms within Paid Social, Programmatic, Paid Search, and Retail Media. Individuals in this role possess deep wealth of digital activation experience and a drive to elevate campaign delivery through sophisticated activation strategies, rigid process and a Performance Mindset that helps to empower those around you to exceed client's business objectives. This role requires leadership and communication skills to actively engage with senior client stakeholders, T&Pm's client teams, the wider Performance Practice, GroupM Nexus, and media/technology owners to ensure the best data and technology is utilized in our overarching strategy and activation tactics. You will confidently lead activation discussions with clients and internal teams, while also demonstrating management skills in developing Performance Activation Managers and Executives. Collaborating closely with the Performance Business Director and Performance Planning counterparts, the Performance Activation Director will champion a truly innovative approach for clients. They will champion the continuous development and maturity of our activation strategies through a test-and-learn approach, fostering knowledge sharing and best practice documentation across the agency. Your contributions will directly impact our Digital offering and support our mission in building the industries most innovative, AI-driven Performance Practice. This is an excellent opportunity to broaden out your channel specific activation skillset across multiple platforms, using AI to drive client results. If you enjoy in-platform activation, are highly meticulous with process and highly-driven in achieving client's objectives - please put your name forward for the Performance Activation Director position. Key Responsibilities Accountable in the team's support provided to the Planning department; by providing data, insights and previous learnings to help create best-in-class media planning tactics. Accountable that the best-in-class Digital execution process is developed cross platform, and implemented by your team correctly across your client portfolio. Accountable that the best-in-class cross-channel approaches, with the right use of data to inform optimisation strategies and improve account performance is in line with business objectives. Accountable that "incremental test & learn frameworks" across all clients are completed and updated with delivery outcomes. Accountable for data, insights and learnings to all in and post campaign analyses and reports are delivered to the highest quality. Accountable for full adoption of the different proprietary and third-party tools i.e. execution, tracking, optimisation, management and analytics whilst understanding the different strengths & limitations of each. Work closely with key Media partners on product developments and account growth opportunities. Build relationships with key senior media and technology partners to ensure technology is at the forefront of what we are doing. Accountable that benchmarks across all platforms are created, to help inform campaign measurement. Responsibility for the development of the entire Business Unit's Activation team, with clear split of roles & responsibilities by level. Responsibility to create career progression objectives for the Business Unit's Activation members, communicating a clear vision. Assist the Business Director and wider business with new business support and submissions when required. Accountable for your team's financial accuracy through the planning & buying process, ensuring on time and accurate billing of all Performance media delivery. Skills and Experience Best-in-class knowledge and experience of setting up and activating campaigns across a digital channel. Willingness to learn to activate on platforms across other channels such as Paid Social, Paid Search, Programmatic and Retail Media. Ensure certifications across all activation platforms are completed and up-to-date. Extensive experience of client servicing is a must. Track record of line management and team development plans. Strong project management skills. Efficient working style. Someone who knows how to delegate and empower people. Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders across client teams and broader agency. Someone that believes in a culture of mutual support. Actively helping each other, especially during busy times, to ensure everyone feels supported and to achieve our goals as a team. Being an energetic, pioneering, and honest person who leads by example. You have strong organisational skills and attention to detail. A Performance Mindset. Curiosity and ability to embrace change is needed. T&Pm embraces and celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the more brilliant work we can create together.
GroupM
Feb 02, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Integrated Performance Planning Director Location: London, Manchester or Athens Reporting to: Integrated Digital Planning Business Director Who Are We? T&Pm is one of the world's leading full service creative and media agencies, connecting talent and tech to drive growth for brands. Formed by the integration of The&Partnership and mSix&Partners, it brings together content and distribution into a single, holistic end-to-end marketing solution. Backed by WPP and GroupM and combined with the agility of an entrepreneurial Partner-led mindset, the multi-discipline agency spans four continents with 45 offices and over $1.2 billion dollars in billings globally. As an early adopter with the first ever AI-generated TV ad for Lexus in 2018, T&Pm is focused on harnessing AI across all its outputs with its 1,900 people already trained on WPP's proprietary AI platform Creative Studio, to deliver enhanced outcomes for clients. We believe in The Power of &, bringing diverse talent together to transform the way great brands are built. Our teams blend creative, media, experience and technology specialists from across our marketing practices. The performance mindset of these teams optimises to business outcomes in every channel, fuelled by the latest innovations in AI. Working alongside our clients' marketing departments, we deliver '&mplified Creativity' to solve their business and brand challenges seamlessly, creatively and efficiently. Ultimately, we are our people. They're the most important part of our business, so we want to make a lasting impression on them in the same way they do on us, by striving to become the most important place in their careers. That's why we do our best to build strong communities around them; provide the best possible opportunities for them to develop & grow; and empower them to make a difference to their clients and the world at large. Our strengths often lie in our differences, so we challenge and champion each other and our clients, to be the very best we can be. The Role As the agency creates its performance planning offering, the Integrated Performance Planning Director will serve as the senior planning role within their business unit. They will be the most senior day-to-day lead on their clients and will be accountable for creating digital strategy and planning across all major platforms within Paid Social, Programmatic, Paid Search, and Retail Media. Individuals in this role possess deep wealth of digital strategy and planning experience and will be the driving force behind creating comprehensive digital media plans and solutions which meet our client's business objectives. They will be accountable for delivery in communicating these plans to ensure clients sign off. This role requires leadership and communication skills to actively engage with senior client stakeholders, T&Pm's client teams, the wider Performance Practice, GroupM Nexus and media/technology owners to ensure the best technology and channel development is considered when creating digital strategy, media plans and maturity frameworks. You will confidently lead planning discussions with clients and internal teams, while also demonstrating management skills in developing Integrated Performance Planning Managers and Executives. Collaborating closely with the Performance Business Director and Performance Activation counterparts, the Integrated Performance Planning Director will champion a truly AI audience first planning approach for clients. They will champion the continuous development and maturity of our digital strategies through a test-and-learn, fostering knowledge sharing and best practice documentation across the agency. Your contributions will directly impact our Digital offering and support our mission in building the industries most innovative, AI-driven Performance Practice. This is an excellent opportunity to broaden out your channel specific planning skills across multiple platforms. If you enjoy client relations, planning digital solutions, are a good coordinator and highly-driven in achieving client's objectives - please put your name forward for the Integrated Digital Planning Director position. Key Responsibilities Briefing Stage: Accountable in ensuring all information is delivered by the client in order to build best-in-class Performance media plans. Accountable for your team liaising with the Activation department; by extracting data, insights and previous learnings to help create AI audience first Performance planning tactics across platforms such as Paid Search, Paid Social, Programmatic and Retail Media. Accountable for the delivery of best-in-class cross-channel media plans, in order to hit our client's business objectives. Strategy & Maturity: Accountable for the delivery of Performance media strategy across all Performance media channels. Accountable for the development and progress of Maturity Frameworks across Performance media channels. Optimisation: Accountable that "incremental test & learn frameworks" for all clients are created, with clear timings and expected outcomes aligned to client's business objectives. Communication: Accountable that communication to clients is clear, in all stages of digital campaign delivery. Accountable for the development of workflow tools and processes, between your Integrated Planning and Activation teams. Reporting: Accountable for the delivery of all in and post campaign analyses and reports are delivered to the highest quality. Tech/Innovation: Accountable for full adoption of the different proprietary and third-party tools within the planning and reporting phases whilst understanding the different strengths & limitations of each. Work closely with key Media partners on product developments and account growth opportunities. Build relationships with key senior media and technology partners to ensure technology is at the forefront of what we are doing. Benchmarking: Accountable that benchmarks across all platforms are created, to help inform campaign measurement. Development: Responsibility for the development of the entire Business Unit's Planning team, with clear split of roles & responsibilities by level. Responsibility to create career progression objectives for the Business Unit's Planning members, communicating a clear vision. New Biz: Assist the Business Director and wider business with new business support and submissions when required. Accountable that great work is being captured and transformed into award winning case studies. Accountable for entering award worthy case studies into the most prestigious awards that the industry has to offer. Finance: Accountable for financial accuracy through the planning & buying process. Skills and Experience Experience: Best-in-class knowledge and experience in creating digital strategy and planning media campaigns across a digital channel. Willingness to learn to activate on platforms across Paid Social, Paid Search, Programmatic and Retail Media. Certifications: Ensure certifications across all activation platforms are completed and up-to-date. Client Servicing: Extensive experience of client servicing is a must. Strong communication and story-telling skills. Leadership: Track record of line management and team development plans. Strong project management skills. Efficient working style. Someone who knows how to delegate and empower people. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders across client teams and broader agency. Someone that believes in a culture of mutual support. Actively helping each other, especially during busy times, to ensure everyone feels supported and to achieve our goals as a team. Values & Traits: Being an energetic, pioneering, and honest person who leads by example. You have strong organisational skills and attention to detail. A Performance Mindset. Curiosity and ability to embrace change is needed. T&Pm embraces and celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are a worldwide creative agency that represents global clients. The more inclusive we are, the more brilliant work we can create together.
GroupM
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
Break into the world of digital media Looking to get into digital media? Look no further, as we have designed the perfect opportunity to kick start your career in advertising. We are the activation experts at GroupM with our core in digital and data-driven services. We are GroupM's world class activation services team, applying next era media techniques and technologies to drive sustained client advantage and innovation. We embrace collaboration in everything we do - from working with external partners & incubating new services in our group to being part of the Agency offering to clients and everything in between. You will be exposed to global and UK clients such as the likes of Adidas, Rebook, Sony, Playstation, Paramount Pictures, Chanel, KFC and many more. Our adaptive approach and the way we collaborate with different groups is something we're proud of, not only amongst ourselves, but also with our Agencies, GroupM Data & Technology, GroupM Investment, and overall within the larger WPP community. We provide activation services and intelligence, enhanced by technology, that make advertising work better for people. Firstly, you'll build a solid foundation of media knowledge, that'll serve you for your entire career. Once you have that knowledge, you'll be armed to make a choice about the area you would most like to specialise and grow in. As an integral member of one of our digital specialist teams - either Paid Search, Paid Social, Programmatic, SEO or Display - you'll help to achieve client goals, developing and optimising digital activities as part of integrated multi-channel campaigns. We don't need to have a deep understanding of media or advertising, but we do need you to be smart, analytical, numbers-driven and highly-organised, as we're offering you the potential to become one of our future stars. Beyond a good attitude, we're also looking for someone who has a real interest in advertising and digital, with the ability to work with data and identify trends, matched with an ease for communicating with both clients and your team. If this feels like you, get in touch today.