Associate Manager, Media Planning

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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. 

We are looking for an Associate Media Manager with integrated or digital media planning and implementation experience. You must possess a proven track record in orchestrating best-in-class media strategy and execution that drove tangible business growth for your clients in the Singapore market, and own existing relationships with media vendors.

This position will suit individuals who are driven to excel in a fast-paced media agency environment across diverse client portfolio and are able to work well under pressure. You should also be a confident and articulate presenter/communicator as you will be expected to front client relationships and present campaign strategy and media recommendations.

1. Working with a high performing client business team to drive best in class communication strategy, integrated channel planning and result-oriented implementation for well-known local brands and renowned international brands. 
2. Opportunities to work with specialist teams in WPP Media to gain a diverse spectrum of experience across digital, content, media.
3. A culture built on collective energy, passion, collaboration and support.

• →Develop compelling campaign solutions including consumer and category insights, strategy, channel recommendation. 
• →Drive strategic and tactical innovation across traditional and digital platforms. 
• →Hands-on project management – collaborate with media owners, agency partners and internal specialist teams to ensure all deliverables are met/launched on time. 
• →Evolve use of measurement systems to provide greater insight into ROI of media plans and ensure the team deliver on agreed KPIs 

• At least 3-4 years of working experience in a media or digital agency where your key function includes the development of campaign/channel strategy. 
• Strong working experience of how traditional and digital channels interplay in the Singapore media ecosystem
• Innovative and effective campaign solutions
• Leadership skills in building and leading operation excellence for the team
• Currently living/working in Singapore.
• A creative thinker who constantly seeks new ideas/inspirations to bring fresh perspectives to client work.
• A confident communicator and eloquent in presenting/selling-in ideas to clients and agency partners.
• Working knowledge of digital buying and trading tech including ad-servers, verification tools and DSP/DMPs etc