Graduate Media Executive - #2194873

This independent media agency helps ambitious brands and organisations punch above their weight. Working with a varied mix of consumer brands, national charities and purpose-led organisations, they combine smart media planning, creative thinking and a genuine understanding of what makes advertising work.

With a friendly, collaborative culture and an experienced team, it's a brilliant place to kick-start a career in media.

Role overview

As a Junior Media Executive, you'll join a close-knit team of five, working directly with two Account Directors who have each spent over 10 years at the agency.

You'll get hands-on experience researching, planning and delivering advertising campaigns for a varied mix of clients. It's a role combining analytical thinking, creativity and communication, with plenty of opportunities to learn.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the setup, planning and delivery of advertising campaigns
• Analysing competitor advertising activity and media spend
• Researching media, consumer and cultural trends to uncover interesting insights
• Working with data, Excel and media planning tools to help inform campaign decisions
• Building relationships with media owners and clients
• Learning the agency's platforms and systems, with opportunities to take ownership of projects as your skills develop

What you're good at

• Naturally curious: Interested in brands, advertising, consumer behaviour and what makes campaigns effective
• Analytical: Comfortable with numbers, spotting patterns and making sense of information
• Excel: A basic understanding of spreadsheets and enthusiasm to develop your skills
• Communication: Personable, articulate and confident speaking to different people
• Attention to detail: Organised, accurate and proud of getting things right
• Teamwork: Friendly, approachable and happy to get stuck in
• Initiative: Proactive, enthusiastic and confident asking questions or suggesting ideas

Bonus points for

• An interest in advertising, paid media, marketing or emerging technologies
• A degree or qualification involving numbers, research or analytical thinking
• Experience using Excel, PowerPoint, Canva or other digital tools
• Work experience or personal projects demonstrating initiative or commercial awareness

You don't need previous agency experience or a particular degree to succeed here. The agency is equally open to graduates, school leavers and apprenticeship candidates.

More important is being bright, personable, curious and genuinely enthusiastic about learning how advertising works.