Senior Associate, Publishing and Audio

EM 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 diligent planner/buyer with at least one year of media buying experience to work in the offline team. Clients include but are not limited to Boots, TUI and Costa.

Responsibilities

Handle the entire planning and buying process; Make recommendations to the client founded in insight and evidence; Ensure all billings are accurate and resolve financial queries and issues in a timely manner; Communicate booked plans to implementational planning

Requirements

At least one year of media buying experience; Some experience in offline planning/buying; Attention to detail; Organised and able to prioritise tasks; Drive and enthusiasm to work on large clients; Knowledge of industry media buying tools (e.g. Media Ocean, Caria, Prisma and Jet); Proactively forge relationships with media owners; Commercially astute and excellent negotiation skills; Strong interpersonal skills and good communicator; Collaborative and ability to build strong relationships; Excellent numeracy skills; Driven & committed; Multi-skilled in media buying

Nice to have

Knowledge of the Print & Audio marketplace; Some knowledge across print and/or audio

Benefits

Competitive medical insurance; Group retirement plans; Vision and dental insurance; Significant paid time off; Preferential partner discounts; Employee mental health awareness days; Access to global WPP Media and WPP networks; Employee resource groups