London, United Kingdom
About WPP Media
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by ourpioneeringagentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.
About EssenceMediacom: A Leading WPP Media Brand
EssenceMediacom is a new breed of media agency. Grounded in analytics & insights and powered by data & technology, we believe in the power of media and creative to drive breakthroughs for the world’s best brands. We help clients understand the modern marketing paradox and discover the breakthroughs brands need to win with their consumers. We are designed for the new communications economy — built on data & technology, built for people & algorithms, built around diverse schools of thought, built to test & learn at scale, and, crucially, built to evolve.
Role Summary and Impact
We’re looking for confident, inspiring and driven “agents-of-change” as we help our clients achieve growth through intelligent systems thinking. You will lead and nurture the team to produce industry-leading planning work, grounded in audience insight, and incorporate effectiveness learnings to produce a coherent, connected system. EssenceMediacom is looking for a strategic-minded SAD to join the team.
Skills and Experience
At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:
- 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.
- To be a true team player where you enjoy building relationships with clients and our colleagues around the world
- Knowledge of all media and experience of end-to-end planning
- A digital first approach to planning with a fast-growing tech company
- Positive attitude and willingness to develop talent
- A motivational leader
You have a natural flair for strategic thinking, an inquisitive mind and a collaborative leadership style. You are comfortable whether handling data or building creative ideas, and able to advise on all parts of the marcomms landscape, making yourself a trusted advisor to clients.
Life at WPP Media & Benefits
Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to 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 a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.
- competitive medical
- group retirement plans
- vision
- dental insurance
- significant paid time off
- preferential partner discounts
- employee mental health awareness days
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.
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Strategy Senior Associate Director - Media Strategy employer: WPP Media
WPP Media is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration. With a commitment to inclusivity and a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive medical and retirement plans, employees are empowered to thrive in their careers while enjoying a supportive environment. The opportunity to work with high-profile clients globally and leverage cutting-edge AI-driven solutions makes this role not only rewarding but also pivotal for personal and professional advancement.
