Global Media Coordinator

About WPP Media  WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.  WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com  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.   Role Summary and Impact In this pivotal role, you will serve as the primary coordinator and key client contact, orchestrating the seamless integration of HQ-driven campaigns with diverse local market strategies. With a keen eye on digital innovation, you will strategically oversee the digital aspects of client briefs and guide the development of impactful media recommendations across both local and headquarters levels. Your ability to centralize communication and align local media agencies with strategic objectives will be crucial in delivering best-in-class media strategies worldwide.Key ResponsibilitiesProactively serving as the central point of communication for a global client, ensuring strategic consistency and effective execution across all markets. Leading and optimizing robust information flow and cultivating strong relationships between HQ, local media agencies, and central creative partners. Strategically overseeing and driving the digital components of client briefs into comprehensive campaign development. Driving the creation and presentation of compelling media recommendations to both local and HQ stakeholders. Providing expert guidance and strategic direction to local media agencies, ensuring their activities align with central objectives and global best practices. Conducting thorough competitive media landscape analysis and gathering critical data to inform strategic decisions, often presenting insights to stakeholders. Preparing and distributing essential client-facing documents and reports with precision. RequirementsMinimum of 4-5 years of experience within a media agency, ideally with exposure to global client accounts. Fluency in both written and spoken English and Italian is required. A deep understanding of global media market dynamics, trends, and challenges. Highly analytical with attention to detail, capable of distilling complex data into actionable insights. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and presentation. A proactive, solutions-focused individual adept at providing strategic advice and support to diverse teams and markets. Solid foundational knowledge of media planning and buying principles. Previous experience in digital media planning is highly valued. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced global environment. Proven track record of successfully contributing to or leading complex global media projects or client accounts. Skills And AttributesStrategic Thinking: Approaching daily activities with effective strategies and targeted action plans, anticipating trends, and optimizing decisions with a long-term vision. Collaboration: Building effective relationships, fostering an inclusive environment, and working collaboratively to achieve common goals. Communication: Conveying complex messages clearly, influentially, and incisively, facilitating dialogue and active listening. Leadership: Inspiring and guiding others responsibly, promoting individual development towards shared objectives. Innovation: Generating creative ideas, exploring cutting-edge solutions, and proactively thinking outside the box. Adaptability: Acting and moving quickly in dynamic and constantly evolving contexts, actively driving organizational and technological change. Open-mindedness: Demonstrating curiosity and openness in embracing new ideas, approaches, and diverse perspectives. Continuous Learning: Actively seeking new knowledge, maintaining a constant desire for professional growth, and a willingness to acquire new skills. Technological Proficiency: Leveraging opportunities offered by the current technological landscape, positively embracing the use of AI to foster digital transformation and the automation of repetitive processes and tasks. Client Orientation: Promoting a culture of accountability towards the client to achieve extraordinary results and deliver valuable solutions. Project Management: Managing complex projects, effectively coordinating multiple stakeholders, ensuring adherence to deadlines, and simultaneously handling various initiatives, adopting an Agile approach. 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.   WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. 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