Media Performance Executive in London

We help brands make BOLD MOVES. Nowadays, brands want rapid, spectacular growth and they expect media to deliver it. Clients used to give us media briefs that said “deliver 80% awareness” or “give me an impactful Christmas campaign.” Now we hear “Take me from 4th to 1st in my category”, “Help me grow 10% in a market declining 10%”, “Make me the most loved brand in my industry”. These are huge asks that can’t be met through tweaking the media plan of two years ago. Decades of advertising research prove that without a big change, large brands stay large and small brands stay small. This is why Zenith helps brands make BOLD MOVES. Bold moves are big, brave changes to media strategy, delivering more impact for brands and more value for consumers. Bold moves are backed up with a solid forecast and build a partnership—linking our growth to your success. Bold Moves bring bigger ROI.

This approach works for our clients, our people and consumers – it’s why we are recognised as the UK’s best media agency.

At Zenith UK, we foster an inclusive culture where all talent can thrive. We encourage a wide variety of talent engagement and inclusion programming and support our people to drive positive change.

We’re hiring Media Performance Executives to join our media teams across Paid Search, Paid Social, and Programmatic. This is an exciting opportunity to start your career in digital media, specialising in one core area while building a broader understanding of performance marketing. You’ll be supported by experienced specialists, learning how digital campaigns deliver real impact for clients. If you’re curious, analytical, and motivated to learn, this is a great place to begin your journey. You’ll join one of our specialist teams, focusing on either Paid Search, Paid Social, or Programmatic, while developing a wider understanding of how these channels work together.

Responsibilities:

• Support the setup, delivery and optimisation of campaigns within your specialist channel (Paid Search, Paid Social, or Programmatic).
• Analyse performance data to identify trends, insights and opportunities to improve results.
• Maintain high levels of accuracy and quality assurance across campaign execution.
• Contribute to campaign reporting, turning data into clear insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with teammates and stakeholders to help ensure campaigns run smoothly.
• Learn how to use industry platforms, tools and technologies relevant to your channel.
• Build a broader understanding of performance media and how channels work together.

Qualifications:

• A genuine interest in digital media, advertising or technology.
• Confidence working with data, numbers and problem-solving.
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on accuracy.
• Good organisation and the ability to manage tasks and deadlines.
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Strong interest in using Excel, with an interest in building your data skills further.

Salary and Benefits:

Employees joining The Pack, an early careers programme, will initially start with an annual salary of £28,860. Zenith UK offers a wide range of benefits, including core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance and Private Medical cover, and enhanced policies such as Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. You’ll also have access to additional initiatives, such as an Inclusive Benefits package and Employee Action Groups.

Equal Opportunity:

At Zenith UK, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have access needs – for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition – please let us know. We’ll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application. Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change – building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included.