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About the Role

This role focuses on delivering high-impact publishing strategies for flagship clients, managing campaigns from brief to evaluation, and building relationships with media owners and clients.

Responsibilities

Interpret client briefs and translate them into innovative, commercially strong publishing campaigns.
Lead day-to-day media buying, negotiating competitive rates, premium placements, and added value with top-tier publisher partners.
Utilize UK industry measurement tools to gather audience insights, benchmark rates, and justify investment decisions.
Act as a reliable day-to-day contact for clients, managing expectations, campaign timelines, and status updates.
Prepare clear, compelling media plans, rationale decks, and Post-Campaign Analyses.
Build trusted, collaborative relationships with publisher sales teams.
Take full ownership of the campaign delivery lifecycle: accurate booking, tracking, Tagging/Ad Serving, and reconcilement.
Oversee media spend, ensuring zero unbilled media and resolving invoicing queries.
Guide and mentor Account Executives/Assistants within the Media Investment department.
Maintain a deep curiosity about the UK publishing landscape, staying ahead of trends.

Requirements

Experience in a media agency or UK publisher environment.
Direct experience in publishing/print/digital content media planning and buying.
Proficiency in UK industry tools (PAMCo, Telmar, Comscore, Choice).
Proficiency in agency financial booking systems (DDS / MX).
Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong understanding of media metrics (CPM, CPT, viewability, reach/frequency).
Confidence in negotiating media spend.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Comfortable presenting ideas to internal leadership and external clients.
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple fast-moving campaigns simultaneously.
Requires individuals to have the right to work in the UK.

Skills

Publishing
Media Investment
Digital Publishing
Premium Print
Podcasts
Brand Partnerships
Media Buying
Negotiation
Audience Insights
Client Management
Stakeholder Management
Financial Management
Campaign Operations
Team Mentorship
Industry Knowledge
Excel
PowerPoint
Communication
Organization
Attention to Detail

Location

London

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior

Benefits

Competitive medical insurance
Group retirement plans
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Significant paid time off
Preferential partner discounts
Employee mental health awareness days

About the Company

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.
WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale.
WPP Media helps clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.
WPP Media is committed to Be Extraordinary, Lead Optimistically, Champion Growth and Development.
WPP Media employees can leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks.
WPP Media fosters an Open environment built on trust and respect.
WPP Media has a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events.

Equal Opportunity

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.