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In this role it will be critical to embraceWPP &WPP Media’ssharedcorevalues: \nBeExtraordinary byLeading CollectivelytoInspire transformationalCreativity. \nCreate anOpen environmentbyBalancing People and Client ExperiencesbyCultivating Trust. \nLeadOptimistically byChampioning Growthand DevelopmenttoMobilize the Enterprise. \nBachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a relatedfield is preferred. \n4-6 years of experience in influencer marketing, creator partnerships, social media, PR, talent managementor integrated communications. \nProven track recordof managing multi-creator campaigns across platforms and markets. \nExperience managing budgets, negotiations, client communicationand junior team members is required. \nBachelor’sdegree in marketing, communications, media, public relationsor a related field is preferred. \nLife atWPP 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’rejust as committed to employee growth as we are to responsiblemedia investment.WPP Mediaemployees can tap into the globalWPP Media& WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edgeof marketing and advertising. 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