Account Executive, Planning (B2B)

TL;DR

Planning Executive (Media Planning): Supporting the planning team in developing industry-leading media strategies with an accent on learning media planning craft across channels and understanding market trends. Focus on campaign management fundamentals, effective client communication, and contributing to media responses.

Location: Hybrid in London, United Kingdom. Must have the right to work in the UK.

Company

hirify.global, part of WPP, is a global media collective that unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions to create limitless opportunities for client growth.

What you will do

• Develop a baseline of media planning knowledge across various channels.
• Learn about DE+I planning and carbon-conscious media.
• Utilize media systems and tools including TGI, Pathmatics, Wavemaker Architect, and AdIntel.
• Run and analyze reports, including competitive and audience insights.
• Manage campaign fundamentals, such as updating schematics and providing media plans to clients.
• Assist with financial processes, including PO trackers, bookings, and reconciliations.
• Coordinate regular client and creative agency meetings and collate necessary documents.

Requirements

• Basic understanding and competence in MS Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel.
• Awareness and curiosity about the media and marketing industry, including trends and challenges.
• Ability to research wider industry topics and summarize information into findings.
• Broad understanding of industry tools, technology, techniques, and systems.
• Ability to run simple tasks independently.
• Strong questioning and basic analysis skills to define problems.
• Good understanding of how the agency operates and works with clients, including their business goals.
• Ability to manage several tasks and meet deliverables with minimal error.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work approach, with teams in the office around four days a week.
• Opportunities to tap into the global hirify.global & WPP networks for career growth.
• Access to a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events.
• Competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance.
• Significant paid time off and preferential partner discounts.
• Employee mental health awareness days.