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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.\nRole Summary and Impact \nThe Media Planner provides support to the managers in the senior team, contributes to overall client service requirements and assists in the management of media plan executions. \nKey Responsibilities \nDay to day for some client contacts \nNurture relationships with and work directly with client partner agencies \nBuild positive relationships with client contacts \nAssist in the development of media plans and presentations in conjunction with senior planners \nBe able to put smaller plans together and execute with minimal management direction \nSupport Digital campaign launches and digital trafficking \nEffectively work with AdOps, Partner vendors, Finance, Investment Team and other internal groups in order to ensure the campaign performance \nEffectively work with Finance, Investment Team, Traffic and other internal groups in order to ensure that client activity is in good order \nSupport planning team to ensure deadlines are met \nOversee all media accounting and administrative duties required on assigned accounts, including monthly media expenditure reports (BCRs) \nMay carry out buy brief meetings with Investment Team \nAccess appropriate research as it applies to clients’ needs, using Integrated Media Systems, InfoSys, COMNavigator, comScore, and other proprietary tools \nRequirements\nStrong customer service skills \nDemonstrated time management and multitasking skills with great attention to detail \nSolid collaborative and team work oriented skills \nExcellent verbal and written communication skills \nUnderstanding of media across digital channels and analytics reports \nTrafficking knowledge (preferred) \nProficiency with research tools \nStrong computer skills with a particular emphasis in Excel and PowerPoint \nDesire to develop and excel in their media career and a passion for all things media \nBegin to develop presentation skills \nBegins to understand the client’s business \nDesire to develop and excel in their media career and a passion for all things media \nDevelop understanding of Systems Thinking \nDevelop presentation skills \nDevelop audience planning skills \n1-2 years media planning/buying experience \nPost-secondary degree, specialization in Advertising and/or Marketing an asset. \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. 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.\nPlease read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide.\nWhile we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.\nThe base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range between the values at the bottom of this posting. 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