Senior Associate, AV

Overview

WPP Media is seeking a Senior Associate, AV to join its team in London, United Kingdom. The role involves handling media planning and buying for major advertisers, specifically working on the Tesco account. The position requires working within a hybrid schedule where teams are in the office roughly four days a week.

Who can apply

Candidates must have the right to work in the United Kingdom, as this is a UK based role. Visa sponsorship may be offered for suitable candidates. Applicants need to have some experience in TV buying and a working knowledge of the UK TV marketplace, alongside familiarity with other audiovisual media channels such as Radio, Cinema, and VOD.

Requirements

Applicants must possess attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks. Necessary competencies include proficiency with industry media buying tools such as BARB, Media Ocean, Caria, Prisma, and Jet, as well as excellent numeracy skills and commercial astuteness with negotiation capabilities. Candidates should demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills to proactively forge relationships with media owners, build collaborative connections, and ensure accurate billings while resolving financial queries promptly. Additional responsibilities involve communicating booked plans to implementational planning and maintaining drive and enthusiasm for working on major clients.