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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.\nWPP 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.\nFor more information, visit wppmedia.com.\nJob Title: Assistant Media Planner\nAbout WPP Media\nWPP 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.com.\nWPP 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 wppmedia.com.\nAt 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:\nBe Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.\nCreate an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.\nLead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.\nWe are part of GroupM, WPP's global media investment management company.\nABOUT THE ROLE: \nThe Assistant Planner is responsible for the overall support of the team. Job responsibilities include: preparation of budgets, resolving billing discrepancies, analysis/reporting, media POV’s, and media proposals. They will assist the team and work closely with Planner/Buyers to help manage day to day and on-going projects while developing knowledge on research, planning and proprietary tools.\nYOUR IMPACT: \nHandle day-to-day client requests\nReview vendor contracts for accuracy\nGenerate schedules where necessary to client teams\nAssist in the preparation of PowerPoint presentations\nAnalyze and prepare mid and post-buy reports and presentations\nPrepare status updates for internal status meetings which includes taking minutes and updating status documents\nUtilize and understand proprietary and syndicated research tools used for planning and reporting purposes\nStudy demographic data and consumer profiles to identify desired target audiences for specific media vehicles, including lifestyles and psychographics\nUtilize syndicated research to help analyze the competitive landscape\nDevelop agency point of views on media opportunities for submission to the client\nInput data into Prisma/Mediaocean and Ad Serving platforms\nResolve discrepancies within the billing process\nYOUR QUALIFICATIONS: \nDigitally savvy; uses digital media, demonstrating passion about emerging media, Google Analytics, Google Images, ability to search and research topics, etc.\nDemonstrates understanding of media basics and concepts\nProficient with DDS, Infosys, and Microsoft Office Software (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Vividata, etc.)\nStrong communication skills (both written and verbal)\nYOUR SKILLS AND ABILITIES: \nCurious: demonstrates passion about emerging media, analytics, ability to search and research topics, etc.\nInterested in learning holistic media strategy and planning\nDemonstrates accuracy and attention to detail\nSelf-starter who demonstrates initiative and can manage multiple projects\nThrives in fast paced environment Shows initiative in addressing gaps or inefficiencies in workflow to contribute to process improvement.\nProvides accurate information and learns how to simplify complex technical information-Adapts communication style and method to the audience.\nKeeps track of important details and deliverables across multiple projects and tasks, minimising errors and oversights.\nLife at WPP Media & Benefits\nOur 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. \nWPP 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.\nWe believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. 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