Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition - Emerging Talent

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.

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• →Conduct full lifecycle recruitment for early career roles such as summer internship and full-time Associates.
• →Utilize advanced talent platforms, including LinkedIn Recruiter and/or Handshake, for candidate sourcing and engagement.
• →Represent WPP Media at virtual and in-person career-related events to promote opportunities and brand awareness.
• →Partner with internal stakeholders to assess emerging talent needs and provide strategic recruitment updates.
• →Develop and implement strategies to enhance brand awareness and market WPP Media's early talent programs.
• →Identify and implement process improvements to increase recruitment efficiency and effectiveness.
• →Achieve or exceed established performance benchmarks (e.g., hires, feedback, outreach).

$45,000 - $90,000 USD

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• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of full lifecycle recruitment experience, preferably within emerging/early career talent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated strong presentation skills.
• Willingness to commit to and actively participate in increasing the representation of underrepresented populations within media and advertising.
• Ability to travel domestically for recruitment events as needed.
• Proactive and collaborative work style, with a highly organized approach to task management.

• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., Greenhouse), Handshake, and/or other talent sourcing platforms.
• Prior experience in college/university admissions or recruitment.
• Project management or coordination experience.