Manager, Print/AV

The role

You will plan and buy print and audio-visual media for a Google client account, including TV, VOD, radio, cinema and digital video. You will manage campaign delivery, budgets and performance, and negotiate with media owners.

What you will do

• Execute media buys across print, linear TV, VOD, connected TV, radio, digital audio and cinema based on approved plans
• Lead print planning and buying within the team
• Manage campaign pacing, delivery and performance, and optimize in real time to meet KPIs
• Manage media budgets, track spend and reconcile with media owners
• Prepare performance reports and present results to the AV Lead / Associate Director
• Negotiate rates, inventory and value with AV and print media owners
• Build and maintain working relationships with media vendor representatives
• Work with planning, digital, account and creative teams on campaign activation
• Support junior team members, particularly on print media activation
• Follow WPP Media internal processes, financial procedures and client service standards

Required qualifications

• Relevant experience in AV media buying or a similar role within a media agency
• Proven experience executing and optimizing media campaigns across key channels such as linear TV, VOD, connected TV, radio, cinema, print and digital audio/video
• Strong understanding of AV and print media metrics, buying models and campaign performance analysis
• Demonstrated negotiation skills and ability to build rapport with media owners
• Proficiency in buying platforms and tools such as Mediaocean, BARB, RAJAR and JET data systems
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail in budgets and data
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized and proactive, able to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have

• Previous print experience

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 for learning and growth
• Employee resource groups and in-office events

Before you apply

• Must have the right to work in the UK

About the company

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. It is an equal opportunity employer.