AV Account Manager

Wavemaker positively provokes growth for clients by reshaping consumer decision-making and experiences through media, content, and technology. We are searching for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our Wavemaker AV team. This is a full-time position based in London. The AV Manager will have a crucial role within the team, responsible for the delivery of excellence in market media planning and buying, as well as low-budget media partnerships.

Responsibilities

Managing the assigned teams to implement media campaigns. Applying best practices to campaign management and interpretation of data.; Acting as the escalation point for issues.; Managing and taking ownership of campaigns from initial planning stage, through to presenting proposals, as well as best-in-class buying to completion.; Delivering accurate planning and reporting in line with strategic and commercial objectives.; Understanding the role of AV as part of the overall campaign, applying smart use of campaign planning or market opportunities. Applying advanced data analytics to understand client challenges and media investment strategies, presenting findings to relevant stakeholders.; Being resourceful in finding relevant data sources where available (third-party data, existing client data) to support presentations.; Applying strategic thinking when working with clients and third parties to achieve desired outcomes.; Supporting in providing media investment and campaign insights for quarterly or annual business reviews.; Gaining a thorough understanding of what the client/agency values and expects through formal and informal feedback from multiple stakeholders.

Requirements

Experience in media planning and buying across TV, BVOD, Cinema and YouTube; Overseeing team to ensure accuracy of work, including campaign planning; Knowledge and experience with key AV tools and booking systems including (but not limited to) MediaExplorer, DDS, AdvantEdge, techedge, Caria, Prisma and Adwords; Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, comfortable with presenting results and proposals to internal and external stakeholders; Proven ability of ensuring accuracy of financial and commercial tasks, prioritising reconciliation and tasks which drive net working capital to the business, including a timely resolution of reconciliations and queries; Ability to balance several projects and tasks simultaneously with minimal error and without losing track of important details or deliverables; Can determine the relative impact and urgency of individual tasks; Strong management skills, supportive of others in setting priorities and eliminating issues; aligning own priorities with the objectives of the company and the department; Right to work in the UK

Benefits

Competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance; significant paid time off; preferential partner discounts; employee mental health awareness days; access to global WPP Media & WPP networks; employee resource groups; in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events