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 . 3087 - Account Executive, Media Management and Delivery - UK Role Summary and Impact 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.

Join our Manchester planning team as an Account Executive and work alongside a talented team to deliver day-to-day strategies for exciting, award-winning global clients. You’ll collaborate with senior leaders and specialist teams to create media strategies rooted in data, audience insights and designed to deliver business results. This role offers opportunities to lead campaigns, mentor junior team members, and grow your career in a fun, supportive environment.

A good understanding of media channels is essential, while curiosity, a growth mindset, and enthusiasm are key.

Why Join Us

The Team: Work with a passionate, talented group eager to share knowledge and support your development. The Work: Every day is different, with new challenges, exciting campaigns, and opportunities to push boundaries. Development: Benefit from industry-leading learning programs, mentorship, and hands-on experience with high-profile campaigns.

What You’Ll Do

Develop and deliver media strategies with the Account Director. Act as the client’s key contact, ensuring campaigns meet objectives. Lead the financial management of accounts, adhering to budgets and compliance processes.

Mentor junior team members, fostering their growth and expertise. Stay curious - engage in training and industry trends to keep ahead of innovations. 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 . Experience: Experience in the industry. ) Analytical Skills: Confident interpreting data, identifying trends, and presenting actionable insights.

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.

Some experience training and mentoring junior team members ideal, but not essential.

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.