Senior Associate, Media Planning, GOC

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Senior Associate, Media Planning, GOC

Role Summary and Impact

As part of the Global Operations Centre (GOC), you will work closely with teams across the United States, Europe, and Asia to deliver high-impact solutions in a collaborative, multicultural environment. We are looking for a Senior Executive Implementation Planning who will:

• Input into tactical campaign outputs, specifically investigate media selections and custom opportunities and input into post campaign reviews with insightful analysis, demonstrating the effectiveness of our planning.

• Be the agency lead for research tools, delivering data points for consumer insight generation.

• Turn tactical presentations into media plans that excite the client and deliver against their objetive and input into publisher briefs for custom innovation.

• Build relationships with media representatives to maintain business partnerships, give account updates and briefings for industry trends.

Skills and Experience

If this opportunity looks right for you, we are looking for candidates who have:

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Advanced English level (B2–C2).

• Likely 1-3 years experience at a digital media agency.

• Previous experience buying reserved media.

• Strong analytical skills - ability to analyze raw data, identify true insight and develop actionable recommendations. A natural affinity with numbers is a must.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. 

We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including 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 believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. 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 that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country.

For Mexico:

This position is available in a Remote or Hybrid Work Modality. The candidate must perform their work from any location within Mexico. Only Mexican nationals residing in the country or foreign nationals with a valid work permit may apply. Remote work from abroad is not permitted under any circumstances.

For Colombia:

This position is in a Remote or Hybrid Work Modality and must be performed within Colombian territory. Only candidates residing in Colombia with a valid work permit may apply. Remote work contracts do not allow employment or relocation abroad.

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