Manager, Video, UK

The role

You will support AV planning and buying across Smart Energy, ENA and News UK, including TV, BVOD/VOD, online video, cinema and audio. You will work with clients, agency partners and internal specialist teams to keep campaigns on track from briefing through to reporting.

What you will do

• Support AV planning and buying across Smart Energy, ENA and News UK.
• Assist in building and maintaining implementational plans across TV, BVOD/VOD, online video, cinema and audio.
• Help turn client briefs into clear, well-structured responses.
• Work with the Account Director and wider team to keep campaigns moving from briefing through to booking, delivery and post-campaign review.
• Maintain relationships with day-to-day client contacts.
• Take ownership of operational detail, including booking checks, pacing, deadlines, forecasts and campaign reporting, with full management of TV buying supported by execs.
• Support senior team members with commercial decisions.
• Liaise with media owners and internal specialists to resolve issues and keep delivery on track.
• Help monitor campaign performance and contribute to optimisation recommendations.
• Contribute to new business activity or client transitions where required.

Required qualifications

• Experience in AV planning and buying across TV, BVOD/VOD, online video, cinema and audio.
• Solid understanding of how AV fits within the wider media mix, including brand and performance objectives.
• Confident managing day-to-day client relationships.
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Good understanding of media owner negotiations, booking processes, campaign delivery and reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative team player who works well with internal specialists and agency partners.
• Comfortable using media planning tools and systems.
• Analytical and commercially minded.
• Proactive, positive attitude and willingness to do hands-on delivery.

Nice to have

• Some experience supporting junior colleagues.

Benefits

• Competitive medical insurance.
• Group retirement plans.
• Vision and dental insurance.
• Significant paid time off.
• Preferential partner discounts.
• Employee mental health awareness days.
• Access to the global WPP Media and WPP networks, employee resource groups and learning opportunities.

Before you apply

• Training is offered for audio if you do not yet have experience in that channel.
• Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About the company

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data and partnerships. It is an equal opportunity employer.