Negotiator

About WPP Media

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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

This team is responsible for negotiating of ad space, time and placement of all audio (network, terrestrial, digital and podcasts) buys. We work collaboratively with other investment groups and planning teams to successfully deliver on our clients’ goals and objectives. Working under moderate direction and supervision, the Negotiator, Audio Focus is an audio specialist who works collaboratively with planning groups and clients and is responsible for the negotiation, execution, and stewardship of all audio for assigned clients.

YOUR IMPACT: 

• Demonstrates in-depth market knowledge and secures the lowest possible costs based on market conditions
• Executes schedules to meet all client goals and objectives
• Accurately prepares necessary paperwork: cost requests, competitive reports, added value, posts, POVs, projects
• Provides clients and planning teams with market conditions/changes. Offer solutions to market problems as early as possible in negotiation process
• Oversees ordering and confirmation process of schedules
• Effectively tracks and stewards schedule performance and campaign deliverables
• Oversees billing discrepancy process, works with assistants on resolution and enforces deadlines
• Builds and maintains positive vendor relationships 

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-4+ years of related experience
• Solid experience working with all forms of audio and audiences preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, business administration, and communications; OR equivalent professional work experience
• Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines under pressure
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to deliver accurate deliverables
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Expertise with internal systems (MediaOcean, Prisma, etc.)

Life at WPP Media and 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. 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 accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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