Media Activation Lead (12 Month FTC)

Location: London, United Kingdom; hybrid work with teams in the office around four days a week. This is a UK-based role and requires the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Company

hirify.global is WPP’s AI-driven media operating unit, combining media, data, partnerships, and technology to deliver personalized advertising at scale.

What you will do

• Provide strategic oversight of designated account campaigns and integrate them into cross-channel media strategies.
• Translate client business objectives and KPIs into campaign plans, team priorities, and communications.
• Build client relationships and advise on roadmaps, business priorities, and growth opportunities.
• Support capacity planning, resource management, and delivery across media pods and channels.
• Lead team development, feedback, recognition, and positive culture across accounts.
• Initiate agency-wide continuous improvement projects covering processes and quality standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience at Business Director level in digital media or advertising, including some P&L management.
• Proven project management, leadership, and people management experience.
• Strong knowledge of media planning fundamentals, including reach, frequency, channels, and formats.
• Extensive experience planning and directly managing large-scale campaigns across platforms such as AdWords, Bing Ads, DV360, Facebook, and Twitter.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and contributing to platform best practices and campaign processes.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom is required.

Nice to have

• Experience with the Google stack and GMP and AdWords certifications.
• Experience running campaigns across multiple countries and languages.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working environment focused on collaboration, creativity, and connection.
• Employee resource groups, in-office events, and an inclusive workplace.
• Medical, vision, dental, and group retirement benefits.
• Paid time off, partner discounts, and mental health awareness days.
• Access to global WPP networks, professional connections, and learning opportunities.