Overview

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 networks and specialist companies. The company employs more than 13,000 marketing experts in more than 130 countries. For more information, please visit our website: www.ipgmediabrands.com.

Role Description

This role will primarily be focused on supporting, enabling, and maximising media value tracking and delivery for a portfolio of clients. This role is about collecting, processing, and interpreting data to ensure that media value is being delivered in line with our client commitments. You will be responsible for ensuring a high quality of accountability work from across the Investment team. The Associate Director, Investment, will report directly into the Head of Accountability who will support and guide their development. This role will have the support of the Investment Craft and the Magna Global Value team, all based in London.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in managing value delivery across all clients and media in scope
• Assisting in the creation and management of project plans to deliver client commitments as efficiently as possible
• Responsible for managing data delivery in line with client and internal deadlines
• Working alongside Magna Value Team to align media delivery positions against both cost and quality commitments as well as client expectations
• Clearly articulating price and quality goals and methodology to Investment Craft
• Ensuring accuracy of all calculations
• Ensuring internal systems are up to date and accurate
• Assisting in forecasting media pricing and communicating developments across all media
• Create project plans to successfully deliver required data as per client contracts
• Assist in issue resolution
• Support for audit and client meetings

Internal relationships

• Report on key client status to Head of Accountability
• Ensure client account teams are fully informed on status and you are integrated into the client team
• Support with ad hoc investment and accountability requests

New business

• Support new business efforts when required.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience in a media role, ideally from an auditor or agency accountability / investment team
• Analytically sophisticated with a keen eye for attention to detail
• A strong understanding and working experience of Microsoft Excel
• Experience of client management and a confident and articulate presenter
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, colleagues and vendors
• Independent, self-motivated, hardworking, good time-keeping
• An ability to see outside the spreadsheet, and to add context to results

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)
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifices car scheme
• 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
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests
• Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Advertising

Industries

• Advertising Services