Account Executive, AV

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.

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1196 - Account Executive, AV

Role Summary and Impact

WPP handles the media planning and buying for some of the world's smartest advertisers. Supported by keen consumer insight, analysis and experience, we are the largest media planning and buying network in the world.

The AV team sits at the heart of the agency and is responsible for investing money in the right media channels, at the right time, targeting the right audience. As a specialist function we know how important it is to spend this money wisely and we have many bespoke tech and data systems to help us deliver on any client brief or objective, via our dedicated tech and data teams.

Our work centres around best-in-class trading deals across TV, VOD, Cinema and Radio. It is our role to ensure that every buy is as valuable as possible and delivered to the agreed criteria from both a campaign KPI and cost perspective.

The AV Executive is the backbone of the AV function; responsible for buying campaigns across a multitude of clients and platforms and reporting directly into the AV Buyer & Senior Buyers within their teams regarding value management, quality and channel co-ordination.

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.

Positive attitude and good intent

Proactive mindset

Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks

Attention to detail

To build relationships internally and externally

Effective communication

Ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks within identified time frames

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 this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location

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