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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.\n3245 - Manager, Print/AV - UK\nRole Summary and Impact:\nWe are seeking a skilled and proactive Account Manager to execute and optimize Audio-Visual and Print media Planning and Buying for our esteemed Google client account (MFG). In this role, it would be ideal to have previous Print experience to bring to the team alongside a want to further learn and upskill in a broader AV role.\nYou will be responsible for managing placements across various channels (Print, TV, VOD, Radio, Cinema, Digital Video) across Google client product lines, ensuring campaigns are\ndelivered on time, on budget and against agreed-upon KPIs. You will play a vital part in implementing innovative buying techniques, fostering effective media owner relationships and contributing to the creation of hyper-personalised and impactful media experiences that drive desire for our client’s luxury brands.\nKey Responsibilities: \nMedia Buying & Execution:\nExecute media buys across designated channels (Print, Linear TV, VOD, Connected TV, Radio, Digital Audio, Cinema) based on approved media plans and strategies.\nLead on Print planning and buying within the team, bringing market knowledge and executional understanding.\nManage campaign pacing, delivery and performance, making real-time optimizations to ensure KPIs are met or exceeded.\nEnsure all buying placements adhere to client guidelines, creative specifications and industry best practices.\nBudget Management & Reporting:\nManage media budgets for assigned campaigns, accurately tracking spend and ensuring reconciliation with media owners.\nPrepare regular performance reports, analysing data to identify trends, insights and optimisation opportunities.\nPresent campaign results and key learnings to the AV Lead / Associate Director and internal teams.\nWorking with the Finance team to ensure best practice in bookings and data management.\nNegotiation & Relationship Management:\nConduct negotiations with AV/Print media owners and providers for specific campaigns, seeking to achieve optimal rates, inventory and value for our client.\nCultivate and maintain effective working relationships with media vendor representatives.\nStay informed about market rates, inventory availability and new opportunities within the AV and Print landscape.\nCross-Functional Collaboration:\nWork closely with internal planning, digital performance, account management and creative teams to ensure seamless campaign activation and integrated media solutions.\nCommunicate effectively with all stakeholders on campaign status, performance and any issues that arise.\nProvide support and guidance to junior team members as needed, particularly around upskilling in Print media activation.\nEnsuring ongoing MMM data integrity and budget consistency across media channels.\nProcess & Best Practices:\nAdhere to all WPP Media internal processes, financial procedures and client service standards related to media buying.\nContribute to the continuous improvement of AV/Print media buying processes and adoption of industry best practices.\nSkills and Experience:\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.\nRequired Qualifications:\nRelevant experience in AV media buying or a similar role within a media agency.\nProven experience in executing and optimizing media campaigns across key media channels (e.g. Linear TV, VOD, Connected TV, Radio, Cinema, Print, Digital Audio/Video).\nStrong understanding of AV and Print media metrics, buying models and campaign performance analysis.\nDemonstrated negotiation skills and ability to build rapport with media owners.\nProficiency in relevant buying platforms and tools (e.g. Mediaocean, BARB, RAJAR, JET data systems).\nExcellent analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy in managing budgets and data.\nStrong verbal and written communication skills, capable of presenting information clearly and accurately.\nHighly organized, proactive and able to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.\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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