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2956 - Associate, Activation & Delivery - GCS

Role Summary and Impact

We’re looking for a well-organised and motivated Account Executive to join our team, supporting digital advertising campaigns for Castrol. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who wants to build experience across digital media, campaign planning, and operations.

The role is split roughly:

50% Planning and Client Servicing (developing media plans, working cross channel, online and offline and managing client requests)
50% Operations (making sure campaigns launch and run smoothly, with accurate tracking, reporting and finance reconciliation)

What You’ll Do:

Day-to-Day Coordination

Gather and organise creative materials (like images and videos) from clients or creative teams.
Support the setup process, making sure the right ads go live on the right platforms at the right time.
Help manage timelines and keep track of campaign progress.

Ad Trafficking & Setup

Work with internal teams to prepare ad materials for launch.
Help update documents that show which ads are running and where.
Coordinate changes and updates to live campaigns if needed.

Performance & Reporting

Coordinate reporting across channel teams
Support the team in tracking how campaigns are performing and work with activation teams on optimization suggestions to clients
Assist with building simple summaries or presentations to share results.

Budget & Finance

Help update budget trackers and make sure campaign costs are recorded correctly.
Work with the finance team to check invoices and campaign spend.

Skills and Experience

Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
Comfortable with Excel or Google Sheets.
Clear communicator and team player.
Interest in digital advertising and learning how campaigns work behind the scenes.

Nice to Have:

Some experience or internship in digital marketing, advertising, or a related field.
Comfortable working with numbers and data.
Curious about how online ads reach the right people and drive results.

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

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