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Must have6
Experience in digital media, paid advertising, or media buying
Proven track record of managing successful paid search and social campaigns
Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights
Creative and solutions-oriented mindset
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Meticulous and organized approach to work
Nice to have2
Bachelor's degree preferred, ideally in a STEM Major
Agency experience a plus
Benefits
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Group retirement plans
Paid time off
Employee mental health days
Partner discounts
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.
For more information, visit <wppmedia.com>.
Role Summary and Impact
As an Associate, Performance, you will be a vital engine driving client success by supporting your team with the execution and optimization of performance media campaigns across search, social, and display channels. You will directly impact client revenue growth by strategically managing campaigns and identifying opportunities for improved performance. Your work will have a significant impact on the overall success of our clients’ marketing efforts, contributing to increased brand awareness and customer acquisition.
Responsibilities
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Proactively contributing to achieving client performance goals by implementing effective campaign strategies and optimization techniques.
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Executing thorough Search Query Report (SQR) analysis to identify irrelevant or low-performing keywords, implementing negative keywords, and optimizing keyword bidding strategies for improved campaign efficiency.
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Developing and presenting comprehensive weekly performance reports, analyzing key metrics and translating data into clear, actionable recommendations for campaign improvement.
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Overseeing the analysis of campaign results, identifying trends, drawing conclusions, and documenting key learnings to inform future campaign strategies and best practices.
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Analyzing user engagement metrics (e.g., click-through rates, conversion rates, bounce rates) to identify opportunities for optimizing ad creative, landing pages, and targeting parameters to improve overall campaign performance.
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Conducting in-depth reporting and analysis of paid media performance and audience behavior, identifying key trends and insights to inform strategic decisions related to targeting, messaging, and budget allocation.
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Overseeing finance reconciliation processes, verifying campaign spend, identifying discrepancies, and ensuring accurate financial reporting and budget management.
Skills and Experience
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Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Major.
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Experience in digital media, paid advertising, or media buying (agency experience a plus!).
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A proven track record of managing successful paid search and social campaigns.
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Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
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A creative and solutions-oriented mindset.
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Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
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A meticulous and organized approach to work.
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:
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Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
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Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
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Lead Optimistically by Championing Growthand Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.
Life at WPP Media & 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. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.
Legal
WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That’s why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodation or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
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