Data Management and Reporting Executive (Entry Level) in London

About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

About Mindshare

WPP Media is WPP's global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com. Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As "Growth Architects," we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders — better for people, planet, and business — by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases consumer trust in the brand, and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders.

Role Summary and Impact

As a member of the 'Team Unilever' Data Management & Reporting Team based at the Mindshare Worldwide office in London, you will play a key role in collecting, reporting and analysing media and marketing data from over 70 countries. The role reports directly to our DQ (Data Quality) and Reporting leads and works with the broader Unilever worldwide client team at Mindshare, local media agencies, and the Mindshare Technology Team. The immediate team is made up of 6 people, including this position.

Skills and Experience

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

Precision, accuracy, and efficient management of data and reporting is the priority for an executive. You must demonstrate execution of agreed working practices and expert data handling & reporting skills. You need to be a confident but friendly communicator – in person, on the phone, and via email. Most importantly, you should be enthusiastic and eager to learn about the world of media.

Essential Criteria

• Strong attention to detail
• Desire to work with data combined with a passion for media and marketing
• Demonstrates a high degree of accuracy even when under pressure
• Organised and efficient with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks
• Proficient in using Microsoft office programs such as Excel, Outlook, Word
• Someone who's not afraid to speak up and give their opinion, with the ability to use, monitor and question data to deliver the best outcome
• Desire to work within a team environment, able to take direction from various members of the team and action accordingly
• Inventive: diagnoses problems by identifying and understanding the cause of the problems
• Build relationships: builds rapport with others in order to develop productive and effective relationships at work
• Initiative and Drive: effectively prioritises multiple tasks; takes appropriate actions to avoid/manage issues

Key Responsibilities

Data Management responsibility: The role sits between the local agencies (source of data inputs) and the Technology team at Mindshare to quality-control all data. Key tasks include:

• Validating local country media plans for correct timing, product, brands, campaign, media channel, advertising format, etc.
• Validating each budget file is in the correct template and that mandatory fields are populated.
• Ensuring that budget file inputs and budget setting levels align with media investment data.
• Cross-checking investment against previous months by Country, Category, and Local Brand in a validation logbook.
• Distributing monthly Validation/Acceptance reports to all Mindshare country teams to correct data at the source.
• Ensuring local Mindshare teams work with local Unilever marketing teams to confirm correct campaign names in MAP (Mindshare's global media reporting system). DQ team will add new campaigns to systems where necessary.
• Educating local Mindshare countries on the benefits of the system and responsibilities – the "single source of truth."

Reporting responsibility: Managing monthly production of KPI reports (Excel based), understanding data inputs, how they’re defined, and how they fit with the various reports. Key tasks include:

• Handling adhoc client/market/team requests to source information and address local/global client data sourcing and reporting requirements (e.g., competitive advertiser analysis reports, case studies, media plan information requests).
• Becoming familiar with multiple Mindshare-managed data sets/media planning tools to support above requests.
• Collecting and collating best practices and case studies from local teams and sharing across the network.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

We invest in our employees to help them do their best work and are committed to employee growth as well as responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have employee resource groups, host frequent in-office events, share thought leadership, and celebrate holidays and milestone events. Benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and mental health awareness days.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That’s why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

Additional Information

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location.