Job Description

About Us
IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). Mediabrands manages approximately $40 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients and provides strategic services and solutions across its award-winning, full-service agency networks UM and Initiative and through its innovative marketing specialist companies Kinesso, Magna, Orion, Rapport, Healix, Mediabrands Content Studio and the IPG Media Lab. Mediabrands clients include many of the world's most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors. The company employs more than 13,000 marketing experts in more than 130 countries representing the full diversity of humanity. For more information, please visit our website: .
About the Role
This role sits in the Investment craft and will work in a client pod within IPG Mediabrands UK.
This role will help deliver the Media Investment (i.e. Orion, PT, Trend, Partnerships) approach for a set of clients across Mediabrands and report into the AD. They will work with senior Investment Planners to develop plans through our agreed Investment approach, aligning with the client plans and targets outlined to deliver value for clients through IPG's industry expertise and partnerships.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Client Strategy

• Building relationships cross-functionally to provide support on Investment requirements for clients, including Business Leadership, Activation, Solutions, and other Investment teams (e.g. Trading and Client Solutions).
• Provide support on Investment elements of the Campaign Lifecycle from briefing through to reconciliation.
• Manage the partner briefing process and help put together the Planning Framework delivered to tactical planning teams.
• Provide reporting and insights to drive delivery against Trading targets for their clients.

Engagement and Industry Presence

• Stay abreast of industry news and help provide internal digests of industry trends, news and POVs on a weekly basis.
• Work with media owners and partners to ensure creds, case studies, rate-cards and training materials are kept up to date.
• Be a key point of contact for media owners on campaign-level briefing, collaborating with them to develop responses that align with client and internal requirements.
• Complete any required compliance and risk management training to ensure planning follows company policies and legal requirements.
• Assist in delivery of Media Owner engagement plans e.g. arranging internal sessions, workshops, or training.

Training & Team

• Complete all required training and learning opportunities for proprietary solutions and partner development.
• Ensure channel knowledge is kept high to develop market-leading plans and strategies.
• Provide operational support to the Investment Planning team such as coordinating internal and partner sessions for the team as well as fulfilling data and reporting requirements.

About You

• Good understanding of digital advertising concepts
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong communication skills
• MS Office fluency, including Excel pivot tables & chart making
• Experience with statistics and related analysis methodologies
• Ability to investigate, analyse & solve problems, and clearly communicate results
• Desire to work in an entrepreneurial atmosphere and be a self-starter
• A thirst for knowledge, eager to learn and seek out industry developments
• Eagerness to get hands-on to figure out how things work
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team

Employee Transparency
At IPG Mediabrands, we celebrate differences and believe this makes us stronger. IPG Mediabrands are equal-opportunity employers committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please reach out to Ninette at Ninette.DeSousa@mbww.com if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application.
The Perks
We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued - and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits:

• Flexi-leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year
• Free breakfast and free lunch
• Early finish Fridays
• Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times)
• Retail discounts
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifices car scheme
• Wellbeing programme, including Headspace & flu jabs
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Paid time off for Volunteering
• Group Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level)
• Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6%
• Generous Parental Leave & Pay
• Independent mortgage advice
• Financial education
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests
• Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!

Skills Required