Account Executive, Account Services (OOH)
At a glance
Mid-level Account Executive role at WPP Media. Los Angeles · $45,000–$90,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Prepare campaign plans, buying paperwork and media approvals, then put the approved plans into action
- Negotiate with media vendors and work through inconsistencies in vendor charges or campaign details
- Review financial records to clear billing issues and assemble information for case studies
- Keep client materials current, flag emerging issues and maintain productive working relationships
- Share weekly updates in status meetings while supporting additional projects as assigned
What you bring
- You have one to three years of media-planning experience at an advertising organization
- You hold a bachelor's degree, preferably in advertising, marketing or a related area, or bring equivalent work experience
- You communicate well in writing and conversation, and can manage several tasks reliably
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits someone building toward client management, creative audience planning, negotiation and business growth, with early work centered on contracts and data. The position uses a hybrid schedule, with teams working in the office around four days each week.
From the employer
About WPP Media
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.
WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.
For more information, visit wppmedia.com.
Role Summary and Impact
In this role, you will be responsible for helping to implement fresh and innovative Out-of-Home media campaigns in a collaborative team environment. Initially, the role provides a heavy emphasis on contracting and data management while learning the art of client management, creative audience planning, successful negotiation and sustained business growth.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and communicate all planning and buying documentation and media authorizations in accordance with planning process, policies and procedures
- Implement approved media plans
- Conduct vendor negotiations and resolve vendor discrepancies
- Compile and review financial data to resolve billing discrepancies
- Compile data for and prepare case studies
- Maintain healthy peer-to-peer client relations
- Prepare all client documents
- Identify and track client issues
- Provide weekly status and participate in status meetings
- Assist with special projects as assigned
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree, preferably with a concentration in advertising, marketing, business administration or communication, or equivalent work experience
- 1-3 years’ experience with media planning in an advertising organization
- A genuine interest in the advertising and marketing world
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, maturity, credibility, confidence and integrity
- A strong sense of curiosity & tenacity to explore new ideas and market firsts
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Collaborative and adaptable, with strong focus on teamwork
- Must be highly reliable and able to work on multiple tasks at once
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 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 (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) 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.
The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, go to https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome for more details.
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