The Role Overview
Job Description
This position is ideal for individuals looking to start a career in media communications within our central team responsible for planning, buying, and implementing video, audio, publishing, and digital media campaigns.
As a member of the team, you will play a crucial role in ad operations, media planning, and campaign optimization, ensuring client objectives are met.
You will support activities ranging from initial planning and placement to troubleshooting and final delivery.
This is an opportunity to work on high-profile campaigns for clients across categories like telecoms, sport, and retail, contributing to award-winning campaigns while building expertise in media fundamentals.
No prior experience in media planning or buying is required—just a passion for the industry and a willingness to learn.
Responsibilities and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
* Plan, implement, and manage media campaigns, ensuring placements meet client goals and specifications.
* Track performance metrics and optimize campaigns in real-time to achieve objectives.
* Conduct analysis and quality checks, ensuring all deliverables align with client expectations.
* Work with internal teams and media partners to develop plans that maximize impact and efficiency.
* Contribute creative ideas to improve campaign success and media strategies.
Commercial Performance
* Assist in budget tracking, billing reconciliation, and ensuring campaigns are delivered within scope.
* Follow our internal processes to maintain accuracy and efficiency in campaign management.
* Support financial reporting and ensure compliance with client contracts.
Talent Management
* Participate in our structured learning program to develop expertise in media planning and buying.
* Stay informed on industry trends and actively participate in internal training programs.
* Build strong collaborative relationships with colleagues and external media partners.
* Demonstrate enthusiasm for learning and development within the media industry.
Your Profile
Experience:
* Prior experience is not necessary; just a passion for media planning and buying.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
* Comfort with ad platforms and analytics tools is a plus.
Person Specification:
* Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Creative thinker with the ability to solve problems effectively.
* Proactive and curious, with a willingness to learn and develop.
* Strong interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships with colleagues and media partners.
Benefits
We offer a flexible and hybrid working model with two anchor days in the office.
Our employees have 24/7 access to professional development through LinkedIn Learning and structured career progression programs.
Enjoy opportunities to work on high-profile campaigns across diverse categories like sport, retail, and telecoms.
Competitive starting salary, paid time off, company closure days at Christmas, and early finishes on bank holiday Fridays.
Paid maternity and paternity leave, fertility treatment supports, and paid pregnancy loss leave.
Access to mental health and well-being programs, plus health insurance for you and dependents under 18.
Employer-contributory pension and life assurance.
Opportunities to participate in CSR, D&I, and Green committees, with an additional day's leave for your contributions.