Account Executive - Comms Planning London, England

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 hours ago
DescriptionAccount Executive - Comms PlanningAbout WPP MediaWPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.WPP Media is WPP's global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.comAbout OpenMind: A Leading WPP Media BrandOpenMind:Openmind is a bespoke team within GroupM, made up of best-in-class digital, offline and integrated media experts who work together for Nestlé. At OPENMIND, we feature our Pervasive Performance model to drive revenue and long-term value for our clients. Pervasive Performance is rooted in the belief that Brand and Performance are inextricably linked.Role Summary and ImpactWe are looking for a Planning Executive to join the planning team. The successful candidate will play an integral part in the planning process for Nestle and will get to work across the entire campaign life cycle - from strategy to execution, to reporting. The role will include some client-contact and exposure to the fast pace of planning across a market-leading advertiser; and brand new client. There will be an opportunity to upskill across all channel specialisms.Skills and ExperienceAt WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It's what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media's shared core values:
  • Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
  • Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
  • Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.
  • Display an eagerness to learn. You should be diligent and attentive to detail, able to listen, learn new skills, and put these into practice quickly.
  • Able to display in interest in how digital advertising/marketing works (especially on social media channels) and a have desire to further your knowledge in this area.
  • Computer literate with a good base of skills across the Microsoft Office suite of programmes (including Excel).
  • Being part of a busy agency environment, we regularly work with large amounts of data so a confidence with numbers is also a must.
  • Teamwork is key to this role, and we are looking for someone who is collaborative, friendly, and with a can-do attitude.
Life at WPP Media & BenefitsOur passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we're just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.Please read our Privacy Notice ( for more information on how we process the information you provide.While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.#LI-Promoted

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