Senior Associate, Planning

Role Summary & Impact

As a Senior Associate, Planning, you will play a key role in developing media strategy and media plans, and make insightful recommendations consistent with the approved strategy. You will manage daily tasks for stewarding approved plans and train Associates in media fundamentals, policies/procedures, and computer systems.

Skills and Experience

• Partner with the Manager in the development of communication plan options and recommendations.
• Gather and analyze data to provide sound strategic, consumer-insights-driven media recommendations.
• Deliver POVs/position papers on key client issues and/or client opportunities.
• Ensure proper execution of communication plans: (Maintaining accurate budget control and flow of media activity, and proactively, consistently updating Manager and (if appropriate) client contact(s); Monitoring buys/schedules).
• Prepare media authorizations per approved plans/project requests.
• Train and developing Associate(s), as well as reviewing their work for accuracy.
• Act with high integrity to maintain strong, collaborative, productive working relationships across all internal and external teams and partners.
• Provide timely and accurate delivery of all work.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing/Media/Communications; OR equivalent professional work experience.
• At least 1+ year of related media planning/communications planning experience.
• Strong understanding of media fundamentals, including media math, target audience development, and communication goals (reach/frequency). 
• Proficiency with systems/tools.
• Strong quantitative skills, including analytical abilities and math proficiency.  
• Ability to work within a team, handle multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines.
• Strongly business-minded, and extremely detail-oriented, with clear and proven organizational skills.
• Digitally savvy, with specific proficiency at MS Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

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.