Assistant Media Planner

The role

The Assistant Planner supports the media team with day-to-day client requests, budgets, billing checks, reports and media proposals. They work closely with Planners and Buyers and build knowledge of research, planning and proprietary tools.

What you will do

• Handle day-to-day client requests
• Review vendor contracts for accuracy
• Generate schedules for client teams
• Assist in preparing PowerPoint presentations
• Analyze and prepare mid and post-buy reports and presentations
• Prepare status updates, take minutes and update status documents
• Use proprietary and syndicated research tools for planning and reporting
• Study demographic data and consumer profiles to identify target audiences
• Develop agency point of views on media opportunities for clients
• Input data into Prisma/Mediaocean and ad serving platforms, and resolve billing discrepancies

Required qualifications

• Digitally savvy, with interest in emerging media and analytics
• Understanding of media basics and concepts
• Proficient with DDS, Infosys and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Vividata)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Curious and interested in learning holistic media strategy and planning
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Self-starter who can manage multiple projects
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Competitive medical insurance
• Group retirement plans
• Vision and dental insurance
• Significant paid time off
• Preferential partner discounts
• Employee mental health awareness days
• Employee resource groups and access to global WPP Media and WPP networks

Before you apply

• 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.