Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Target Resume Now

About the Role

The Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition – Emerging Talent is crucial to WPP Media's talent strategy, responsible for the full lifecycle recruitment of early career professionals. This role drives the identification, engagement, and onboarding of top emerging talent, supporting WPP Media's growth objectives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct full lifecycle recruitment for early career roles such as summer internship and full-time Associates.
• Utilize advanced talent platforms, including LinkedIn Recruiter and/or Handshake, for candidate sourcing and engagement.
• Represent WPP Media at virtual and in-person career-related events to promote opportunities and brand awareness.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to assess emerging talent needs and provide strategic recruitment updates.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance brand awareness and market WPP Media's early talent programs.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase recruitment efficiency and effectiveness.
• Achieve or exceed established performance benchmarks (e.g., hires, feedback, outreach).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of full lifecycle recruitment experience, preferably within emerging/early career talent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated strong presentation skills.
• Willingness to commit to and actively participate in increasing the representation of underrepresented populations within media and advertising.
• Ability to travel domestically for recruitment events as needed.
• Proactive and collaborative work style, with a highly organized approach to task management.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., Greenhouse), Handshake, and/or other talent sourcing platforms.
• Prior experience in college/university admissions or recruitment.
• Project management or coordination experience.

Skills

• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Handshake
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., Greenhouse)

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Minimum of 2 years

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

• $45,000 - $90,000 USD

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group retirement plans
• Significant paid time off
• Mental health awareness days

About the Company

• WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. 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.
• WPP 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.
• We are committed to a culture built on values of extraordinary creativity, openness, and optimistic growth, fostering an environment where both clients and employees thrive.

Equal Opportunity

• We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, belonging, and equal opportunity, supported by diverse employee resource groups and a focus on continuous learning.