Senior Media Executive

Senior Media Executive

Full-Time 35000 - 45000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
The Specialist Works

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead exciting OOH and Print Media campaigns, driving client success and innovative strategies.
  • Company: Join a dynamic agency that values creativity and collaboration.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a 9-day fortnight, share options, and a focus on personal growth.
  • Other info: Flexible working options available; we celebrate diversity and inclusion.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in media while working with a passionate team.
  • Qualifications: Experience in OOH and Print media planning and strong relationship-building skills.

The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.

We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Senior Exec to join our Out-of-Home (OOH) and Print Media team. This role is a fantastic opportunity for a mid-level professional who is ready to take ownership of OOH and Print Media campaigns as part of integrated, multi-channel media strategies. The role will primarily focus on OOH, but there will be a need to run Print campaigns – around an 80:20 split.

As a Senior Exec, you’ll be hands‑on in media planning, buying and campaign management of OOH campaigns whilst also controlling Print‑led campaigns which include magazines, newspapers and direct mail. You’ll collaborate closely with clients, internal teams and media partners to ensure campaigns run smoothly, are delivered on time and within budget, and contribute meaningful performance insight. This role offers the chance to grow breadth across offline media channels within an innovative, fast‑paced agency environment, while maintaining a strong grounding in OOH and Print Media excellence and making a tangible impact on client success.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage client communication, delivering against specific business outcomes and responsible for campaign success against any given brief.
  • Plan, execute and manage the planning and delivery of OOH campaigns including but not limited to roadside, rail, underground.
  • Plan, execute, and manage Print Media campaigns across door drops, direct mail, magazines and newspapers (both inserts and press).
  • Ensure all campaigns are delivered on time, within budget, and meet agreed performance objectives.
  • Act as an OOH expert, advising the team and wider business on the most effective solutions to meet client objectives and budgets.
  • Act as the day‑to‑day contact for clients, understanding their objectives and advising on OOH and Print Media opportunities.
  • Ensure activity is aligned with wider marketing goals and contributes to integrated, multi‑channel media strategies.
  • Work closely with vendors, publishers and OOH media owners to secure placements, negotiate rates, manage bookings and ensure high‑quality delivery of media buys across all channels.
  • Monitor campaign delivery and performance across OOH and Print activity, analyse data and provide clear, actionable reporting.
  • Use insights to inform optimisations and future planning recommendations.
  • Deliver responses back to clients in the form of PCA / MBR / QBR etc.
  • Negotiate the best media space and rates driving added value with media owners, ensuring strong commercial outcomes and continual optimisation of client spend.
  • Collaborate with internal teams including creative, digital and client services to deliver integrated media solutions.
  • Oversee campaign budgets across OOH and Print activity, ensuring effective use of client spend.
  • Support the development and presentation of new business pitches and proposals, contributing channel insight, audience recommendations and campaign details.
  • Stay up to date with industry trends, innovation and best practice across OOH and Print media.
Who You Are
  • Media Savvy: You have a strong understanding of the UK Print and OOH media landscape, with hands‑on experience in planning, buying, and managing Print and OOH campaigns.
  • Relationship Builder: You enjoy working with a team, clients, suppliers and external partners, building strong, collaborative relationships.
  • Organised & Detail‑Oriented: You can manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, ensuring all campaigns are delivered with precision and care.
  • Analytical Thinker: You’re confident with data and able to translate campaign performance metrics into actionable insights.
  • Proactive: You’re always on the lookout for ways to optimise campaigns and deliver better results.
Working Conditions

A minimum of 3 days per week in the office. May require some travel to meet with clients or attend industry events on an ad‑hoc basis.

Benefits

We provide an exciting, fast paced, people first environment that allows everyone to grow, learn and thrive. We work a 9‑day fortnight, meaning staff have every other Friday off! We offer all our employees share options, and we’ve built a benefits package that invests in our employees’ long‑term personal and professional growth and wellbeing.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At The What’s Possible Group our culture, our creativity and our passion is powered by people. Diversity and difference drive innovation, not only for us but also for our clients and is at the heart of everything that we do. The What’s Possible Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age.

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Media Executive

Media Planning
Campaign Management
OOH Media Expertise
Print Media Knowledge
Client Communication
Budget Management
Data Analysis