Comms Planning Executive

TL;DR

Comms Planning Executive (Media): Develop baseline media planning knowledge across channels and support campaign management with an accent on reports, audience insights, financial processes, and client communication. Focus on learning media systems like TGI and Pathmatics, analyzing trends, and coordinating meetings.

Location: London, United Kingdom. Hybrid approach with teams in the office around four days a week. Must have the right to work in the UK.

Company

hirify.global is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit bringing together media, data, and partnerships, connected through WPP Open for clients like Amazon via the OpenDoor partnership.

What you will do

• Develop media planning knowledge across channels, including DE+I and carbon conscious media.
• Run and analyze reports on competitive landscapes and audience insights using tools like TGI, Pathmatics, AdIntel.
• Support campaign management: update schematics, provide media plans, chase creatives, handle financial processes like PO trackers and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with activation teams for tactical plans and responses.
• Update status reports and organize client and agency meetings.
• Align personal objectives with agency vision under line manager guidance.

Requirements

• Basic understanding and competence in MS Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel.
• Awareness and curiosity about media and marketing industry trends and challenges.
• Ability to research industry, summarize findings, and share them.
• Broad understanding of industry tools like TGI, AdIntel, Pathmatics.
• Can run simple tasks independently and present to clients or package for team.

Nice to have

• Curiosity about communication frameworks, plans, trends, and innovations.
• Willingness to contribute to new projects and ideation.
• Assist in communications frameworks and cross-media strategy.
• Support data reporting, audience intelligence, and client presentations.
• Basic understanding of media channel dynamics.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work with four days in office to foster creativity, collaboration, and connection.
• Comprehensive benefits: competitive medical, dental, vision insurance, group retirement plans, significant paid time off, mental health awareness days.
• Open, optimistic, extraordinary culture with employee resource groups, in-office events, and global WPP networks for growth and connections.
• Built on Amazon's 16 Leadership Principles and WPP core values.