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. com . Thrive - Future Talent Scheme A first for WPP Media, we are launching our 24-month entry-level talent programme: Thrive.

Thrive at WPP Media is designed specifically for those who are brand new to the media industry. We care about your potential, your hunger to learn, and your unique perspective. Whether you are a fresh school leaver, a university graduate, or looking to completely change your career path, if you are New to Media, this is the place for you to build a future.

Role Impact The Thrive Programme is a 24-month, launchpad designed to take you from a motivated beginner to a confident media professional. We will have you diving into big brands, insightful projects, and famous client accounts right from the off. It won't be easy—you will be challenged and stretched—but we promise that this will be the absolute best kickstart to a career in media you could hope for.

You don’t need prior experience in advertising or marketing to apply. We set you up for success with an onboarding programme, on-the job training and continuous learning throughout the entire two-year programme. Throughout the programme you will be studying an apprenticeship qualification in either; Data Technician, Project Management, Data Analyst.

You will be placed into one of the following roles that compliment your natural strengths: Media Planning Strategy: Mapping out how and where brands should show up. Data Analysis: Unlocking insights and navigating tech-driven marketing. Digital Activation: Specialise in the forever growing digital landscape in a digital channel Please note we will try take your preferred role into consideration, however, the role will be decided by your skills matching the role and business needs.

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 . Analytical Skills: Confident interpreting data, identifying trends, and presenting actionable insights.

Effective communication: Provides accurate information and learns how to simplify complex information to multiple stakeholders and clients. Have a basic understanding and competence in MS Office – PowerPoint and Excel. Collaboration: Build relationships across teams and clients, with excellent communication and presentation skills.

Curiosity: Passionate about learning and solving challenges. Organisational Skills: Manage diverse tasks and prioritise effectively. Application Process: APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 14TH AUGUST AT MIDDAY Open to new school leavers, a university graduate, or looking to completely change your career path, if you are New to Media, this is the place for you to build a future.

Step One: We want to see your interest in media... Upload a cover letter answering the following question (maximum 400 words).