--- title: 'Account Executive at WPP Media' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/account-executive-wpp-media-london-vg8v6mcgj9n4' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-15' --- # Account Executive at WPP Media - **Company:** WPP Media - **Location:** London, United Kingdom - **Posted:** 2026-08-12 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/wppmedia/jobs/5377910008 ## Job description ## 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 our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working. For more information, visit wppmedia.com. 3215 - Account Executive, AV - UK ## Role Summary and Impact This position is available in a close-knit team of 9 Audio-visual media specialists, working across Unilever’s wide portfolio of active brands.  Unilever make and market some of the world’s best-known brands across 4 main Business Units; Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Homecare, and Nutrition and are one of the UK’s highest spending advertisers.  The business relationship between Mindshare and Unilever is long-standing, well established and requires delivery of the highest quality media buying results. The Account Executive position focusses on supporting the Account Manager and Account Directors in the delivery of AV campaigns. Responsible for booking and monitoring AV campaigns and dealing with media owners to extract the greatest value for our clients, the successful applicant will be dealing with highly media literate clients, who will expect the highest in professionalism and knowledge of the dynamic and fast-moving AV market. All applicants invited for interview can expect to sit through a short maths test prior to a verbal interview which should last no longer than one hour. ## About the role ## BUYING AND PLANNING - Develop and demonstrate an thorough understanding of all aspects of AV buying and media. - Assist in all areas of day-to-day AV campaign management to meet clients’ business objectives and KPI’s - from initial brief, constructing a plan, negotiating and buying space, daily monitoring and optimising campaigns to post campaign performance analysis.Able to plan AV campaigns with guidance from Account Director - Learn and demonstrate a thorough understanding of all AV tools – including Media Ocean, Caria, TechEdge - Actively seek creative and innovative media solutions to achieve our ambition of inventing the future of media - Evaluate media options and demonstrate knowledge of the AV marketplace - Actively seek opportunities to deliver our ambition to invent the future of media - Contribute to and present implementational plans and campaign results both internally and externally, working closely with other disciplines within the agency - Assist management of all billing/invoicing requirements for clients ## CLIENT MANAGEMENT - Ensure all client requests are met and surpassed and manage client expectation effectively. - Develop and demonstrate an understanding of the client industry sector, the competitors within that sector and the general industry environment. - Understand your client’s business and build a good relationship with them. - Contribute to the creation of client status, planning and review meetings/documents. - Develop an understanding of short to medium terms business objectives. - Understand all buying guarantees that Mindshare are contracted to deliver on Unilever’s business. - Ensure all billing is received in the correct format and at the correct time. - Ensure proper process is followed in relation to SOX compliance and plan approval/purchase order receipt before campaigns go live. ## INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS - Establish an understanding of how AV fits into the overall marketing mix - Develop collaborative relationships with the other departments within Mindshare such as Connections Planning to deliver an integrated service to clients - Work collaboratively with and support the Account Manager and Account Director to ensure all department, agency and client objectives are met - Managing and prioritising own workload ## EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS - Develop strong relationships with relevant media owners at an appropriate level - Develop relationships with necessary external agencies on relevant client businesses to ensure an integrated approach (e.g. creative agency) - Be an effective ambassador for Mindshare and WPP in all dealings ## 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. About You: - A high degree of numeracy and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel, Word and PowerPoint. - An ability to communicate with people at all levels and build relationships both internally and externally with the media owners and client. - A high degree of literacy and ability to communicate effectively both in writing and over the phone. - Strong attention to detail and a pro-active attitude. Life at WPP Media & Benefits Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days. WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. 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.  Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country. Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy for more information on how we process the information you provide. While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. #LI-Promoted Please read our [Privacy Notice](https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy#:~:text=WPP%20Media%20Privacy%20Notice%20for%20Recruitment) for more information on how we process the information you provide. ## About WPP Media ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: WPP Media is WPP's global media collective that combines AI, data, and creative to deliver intelligent growth for the world's leading brands. - **Entity Type**: Division of Public Company (WPP plc – LSE: WPP, NYSE: WPP) - **Headquarters**: New York, United States - **Founded**: Not publicly available (parent WPP plc founded 1971; WPP Media formed as a unified media collective in recent years) - **CEO**: Brian Lesser (CEO, WPP Media) ## Core Business - **Industry**: Advertising Services, Media Planning & Buying, Marketing Technology - **Target Customers**: B2B and B2C enterprise brands across all sectors; global clients include major Fortune 500 companies - **Mission or Purpose Statement**: "Intelligent growth for the AI era" – helping brands harness data, AI, and media to drive measurable outcomes. ## Products & Services - **Open Media Studio (OMS)**: An end-to-end media delivery platform integrated with WPP Open, enabling scaled creative, production, data, commerce, and personalized media execution. (SaaS/Platform) - **Open Intelligence**: An AI-enabled data solution that unifies fragmented data across ecosystems into predictive marketing intelligence, supporting privacy-first activation. (Data & Analytics Platform) - **Data and Technology Consulting**: Consulting services for data strategy, technology architecture, advanced analytics, audience insight, cloud integration, and platform adoption. (Service) - **Media Management & Delivery**: Expert activation, smart investment, strategic partnerships, and proprietary media solutions powered by AI and advanced analytics for personalized advertising at global scale. (Service) - **Service and Strategy**: Dedicated teams offering deep sector expertise, creative strategy, and business outcomes aligned with client goals. (Service) ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed separately (parent WPP plc market cap approx. £8 billion as of July 2025) - **Key Metric**: $65 billion in managed media annually (from wppmedia.com) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: WPP is publicly traded; works with hundreds of global brands including many Fortune 500 companies. Key technology partners include major cloud and AI providers. - **Growth Signals**: - 40,000+ media experts worldwide - 160 offices across 80+ markets - 1,600+ active job postings (LinkedIn, July 2025) with +8.7% monthly job growth - Strong investment in AI-first capabilities and privacy-forward data unification ## Competitive Advantages - **Scale**: One of the largest media buying organizations globally, managing $65B in media. - **AI Integration**: End-to-end platform (OMS + Open Intelligence) deeply embedded with AI for predictive analytics, automation, and personalization. - **Integrated Ecosystem**: Unique ability to unify media, data, creative, production, and commerce under one roof. - **Global Reach**: 40k+ experts in 80+ markets providing local insights with global execution. - **WPP Network**: Access to 100,000+ experts across WPP's integrated agency network. ## Strategic Focus - **AI-Driven Growth**: Embedding AI across all capabilities to deliver smarter, faster, more measurable outcomes. - **Privacy-First Data Unification**: Building Open Intelligence as a secure, cross-ecosystem data platform that respects consumer privacy. - **Talent Development**: Investing in AI-enabled learning frameworks and internal mobility to future-proof skills. - **Sustainability & Inclusion**: Part of WPP's broader commitment to building better futures for people, planet, clients, and communities. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as open, optimistic, and extraordinary – with emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and challenging the status quo. - **Growth**: AI-enabled learning framework, cross-team mobility across WPP’s global network of 100k+ experts. - **Work Environment**: Hybrid/office-based roles across 160 offices; global opportunities in 80+ markets. - **Perks**: Competitive compensation, performance-based rewards, access to cutting-edge AI tools, and work with leading global brands. - **Team**: Join a collective of 40k+ media experts, data scientists, technologists, and creatives. ## Sources 1. [wppmedia.com](https://www.wppmedia.com/) 2. [WPP Media Company Info](https://www.wppmedia.com/company-info) 3. [WPP Media Careers](https://www.wppmedia.com/careers) 4. [WPP Media – What We Do](https://www.wppmedia.com/what-we-do) 5. [WPP Media LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/wpp-media) 6. 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