Business Director, Social at WPP Media | London

About WPP MediaWPP stands as a reliable growth partner for the world's foremost brands. Our exceptional talent, trusted data, and strategic partnerships, unified under the pioneering WPP Open marketing platform, empower clients to navigate change, seize opportunities, and achieve transformative growth.As WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, WPP Media integr…

About WPP Media WPP Media is the AI-driven media division of WPP, supporting leading brands with data, talent, and strategic partnerships. Through the WPP Open platform and Open Intelligence, clients gain clear insights into their media investments and can personalize campaigns at scale. More details about the company can be found at wppmedia.com. Role Overview This Business Analyst role sits within WPP Media’s OpenDoor initiative, a collaboration with Amazon that brings together WPP’s creative transformation and Amazon’s customer-centric approach. The OpenDoor model focuses on productivity and innovation by combining expertise across media, business consultancy, communications, technology, commerce, public relations, and production. What You Will Do Work as part of a cross-functional team serving one of WPP’s largest global clients. Contribute to projects that span marketing, technology, media, business, and creative disciplines. Support tailored solutions for client needs, drawing on resources from across WPP agencies and specialties. Help drive impact and innovation through the OpenDoor partnership with Amazon. Our Approach Teams are assembled based on specific client requirements to provide seamless access to the right expertise. The OpenDoor partnership is built on Amazon’s 16 Leadership Principles and WPP’s values: Open, Optimistic, and Extraordinary. This approach encourages challenging the status quo and working collaboratively toward better outcomes. Location This position is based in London, United Kingdom.

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, combining media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalization at scale. Through the WPP Open platform and Open Intelligence, clients gain clear insights into the effectiveness and performance of their media investments. More information is available at wppmedia.com. Role overview This Account Director, Social Media role focuses on leading paid social initiatives for a high-profile automotive client, covering both UK and international markets. The position sits within the wider activation team and plays a key part in shaping the client’s paid social strategy and execution. What you will do Oversee the planning and delivery of paid social campaigns across all major platforms for a flagship client. Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring campaigns meet performance goals and align with broader digital strategies. Provide strategic direction and in-depth analysis to maximize campaign effectiveness. Lead and mentor a team of paid social specialists. Act as a trusted advisor on paid social matters, building strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders within the WPP Open framework. Requirements Extensive experience managing paid social campaigns for major clients. Strong background in team leadership and campaign strategy. Ability to analyze performance data and optimize for results. Excellent communication skills for collaborating with clients and internal teams.

1260 - Director of Strategy - Client Teams About WPP Media WPP is a pioneering creative transformation company dedicated to harnessing the power of creativity to foster better futures for our employees, the planet, clients, and communities. To learn more, visit wpp.com. WPP Media serves as WPP’s global media collective. In a media landscape where content is pervasive, we unite the finest platforms, talent, and partners to create boundless opportunities for growth. For further details, visit wppmedia.com. Role Summary and Impact Following a competitive pitch process in Q4 2025, Reckitt awarded its entire European media business to WPP, marking a significant accomplishment for our agency. We are currently seeking a Strategy Director to become an integral part of Reckitt's central strategy team within WPP Media. This team will uphold exceptional strategic planning for Reckitt’s diverse portfolio, encompassing four key categories: Self Care, Intimate Wellness, Germ Protection, and Household. Collaborative engagement with Reckitt’s central media, communications, and strategy teams will be essential as we strive to innovate, inspire, and make a positive impact on consumers and brands alike. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Planning Expertise Develop an in-depth understanding of communication ecosystems and planning best practices. Formulate strategic recommendations with clear implications for regional and market-specific media strategies. Gain proficiency in a wide range of relevant internal and external tools to cultivate a deep understanding of consumer behavior, client needs, and growth opportunities. Maintain a well-informed perspective on the media landscape and marketplace, including pertinent trends impacting Reckitt’s target audiences and the CPG sector. Communications Planning and Storytelling Lead the creation of planning presentations, defining necessary inputs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g., social media, influencers, analytics, insights) to develop data-driven strategic recommendations. Facilitate brainstorming sessions and ideation for campaigns as needed. Demonstrate problem-solving skills both independently and collaboratively, showcasing intellectual curiosity to analyze and interpret data to uncover valuable insights.

About WPP MediaWPP is a trusted partner for growth, collaborating with the world’s foremost brands. Our exceptional talent, reliable data and insights, and premier partnerships are all integrated within our cutting-edge marketing platform, WPP Open. We empower clients to adapt, seize opportunities, and achieve transformative growth.As WPP’s AI-driven media operating unit, WPP Media unifies media, data, and partnerships to create personalized experiences at scale. With the integration of WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, our clients gain clear visibility into the effectiveness of their media investments.For more details, visit wppmedia.com.Role OverviewOpenmind:Openmind, part of WPP, represents an integrated agency model that taps into the extensive talent across WPP. It aims to drive the European transformation for Nestlé's media function, leveraging advanced data and technology capabilities fueled by WPP's AI investments to optimize Nestlé's media impact.We are dedicated to crafting innovative, digital-driven, insight-led communications that foster business growth for Openmind while setting industry standards. You will build and lead a skilled, motivated team eager to advance their careers in this dynamic field.This is an exciting opportunity to join our digital-first organization, where you will address critical strategic challenges related to digital and data integration, enhancing marketing communications to establish a competitive edge.The Performance Director is a pivotal role within the team, serving as the primary client lead and taking ownership of the account.

About WPP Media WPP Media is the AI-driven media operating unit of WPP, serving well-known brands worldwide. The team brings together media, data, and partnerships to help clients understand and improve the impact of their media investments. Through the WPP Open platform and Open Intelligence, clients access clear insights for smarter decision-making. Learn more at wppmedia.com. Role Overview: Account Director – Implementational Planning This Account Director role sits within WPP 650, supporting UK government work that reaches millions. The team applies behavior change principles to design services and campaigns that improve lives across the country. Collaboration, curiosity, and personal growth are valued here, with a supportive group focused on making a real difference. Location London, United Kingdom

WPP Media is an AI-driven media unit within WPP, working with leading global brands to improve the effectiveness of media investments. The team combines expertise in media, data, and strategic partnerships to help clients gain deeper insights and achieve better results. WPP Media’s platform, WPP Open, and its Open Intelligence tools, deliver actionable insights and enable creative personalization at scale. The Goat Agency, part of WPP Media, has focused on influencer marketing since 2015. This agency supports global brands by using social and creator-led content to drive measurable business outcomes. Its campaigns have reached more than 70 countries and have been recognized for both impact and creativity. Influencer Programs and Team The Goat Agency’s team includes over 650 social media specialists worldwide. They design influencer programs that range from short-term projects to long-term partnerships, all aimed at increasing brand awareness, engagement, and conversions across the marketing funnel. More information about WPP Media is available at wppmedia.com.

About WPP MediaWPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, integrating media, data, and partnerships to provide creative personalization at scale. Through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients gain insights into the effectiveness of their media investments.To learn more, visit wppmedia.com.Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Account Director specializing in paid social media. This role involves taking charge of the daily management of paid social initiatives for a busy client account (or multiple accounts) while guiding a team of junior social media specialists. Previous experience in managing a team in an agency setting is highly desirable.

WPP Media serves as the media operating unit of WPP, supporting global brands with data-driven strategies, industry partnerships, and technology. The team blends media, data, and technology to create personalized campaigns at scale. Clients benefit from the WPP Open platform and Open Intelligence, which provide clear insights into media investments. More information is available at wppmedia.com. Role overview The Account Director, Programmatic will join the Unilever programmatic team at Mindshare UK, working within a group of 35 specialists. Reporting to the Unilever Digital Client Director, this position requires significant experience in programmatic media and DSP implementation. The Account Director leads campaign activation and oversees day-to-day campaign management. What you will do Oversee delivery and optimization of programmatic campaigns for Unilever. Monitor campaign progress, ensuring objectives are achieved and performance is optimized. Prepare spend forecasts and track budgets against plans. Analyze campaign data, identify trends, and suggest improvements. Support and develop team members within the programmatic group. Requirements Extensive hands-on experience in programmatic media and DSP implementation. Proven ability in campaign activation and optimization. Strong analytical skills to assess campaign performance and spot actionable trends. Experience leading teams and fostering professional growth. Comfort with forecasting, budgeting, and campaign reporting. Location This role is based in London, United Kingdom.

Join Our Team as an Account Director - Digital!At WPP Media, we are at the forefront of creative transformation. Our mission is to harness the power of creativity to craft better futures for our people, our planet, our clients, and our communities. Discover more about us at wpp.com.About WPP MediaWPP Media represents WPP's global media collective, uniting the finest platforms, talent, and partnerships to unlock limitless growth opportunities. Learn more at wppmedia.com.EssenceMediacom: A Premier WPP Media BrandEssenceMediacom is revolutionizing the media agency landscape. With a foundation built on analytics and insights, and driven by data and technology, we leverage the power of media and creativity to create breakthroughs for leading brands. Our approach equips clients to navigate the complexities of modern marketing and uncover the innovative strategies essential for connecting with consumers. We are structured for the modern communications economy—adaptable, data-driven, and committed to continuous evolution.Role SummaryWe are seeking a Digital Planning Specialist to lead our digital planning and buying efforts, facilitating top-tier digital acceleration and strategic digital leadership for our clients. This role is pivotal in enhancing clients' digital aspirations.The ideal candidate will blend deep knowledge of the digital media landscape with outstanding planning and client service skills, guiding the Digital and Publishing planning team in implementing best practices and motivating team growth.As an Account Director, your responsibilities will include overseeing campaign management, optimization, reporting, and the establishment of testing frameworks, while promoting platform adoption and skill development across digital channels.

1211 - Director of Data Science - DTAAbout WPP MediaWPP is the creative transformation company, leveraging creativity to forge better futures for individuals, communities, and the planet. Discover more at wpp.com.WPP Media, as part of WPP, serves as our global media collective. In a landscape where media is omnipresent, we unite premier platforms, talent, and partnerships to create boundless growth opportunities. For further information, visit wppmedia.com.About Choreograph: A Leading WPP Media BrandChoreograph is WPP’s global data products and technology powerhouse. Our mission is to revolutionize marketing through the creation of the fastest, most interconnected data platform that links marketing strategies with large-scale activations.By integrating technology, data, and analytical prowess, we work alongside agencies and clients to unlock the full potential of data. This is achieved through our Open Media Studio, an AI-powered media and data platform tailored for the next generation of advertising.Our team is fueled by curiosity, comprised of over 1,000 innovators, thinkers, and problem-solvers spread across 20 global markets.Role Summary and ImpactThe Director of Data Science plays a pivotal leadership role within a broader team focused on the deployment and development of predictive models for our clients. You will lead and mentor a talented team, collaborating closely with senior experts from Google Cloud and Google Marketing to apply advanced modeling methodologies that enhance our customers' media and marketing solutions. As the Team Lead, you will be responsible for steering the team in the creation of industry-relevant predictive models aimed at optimizing our clients' media investments.This role emphasizes the leadership of analytical solutions derived from machine learning and statistical predictive algorithms, leveraging the Google technology stack and agent development for our customers. We seek a Team Lead with extensive experience in algorithmic data analysis, a proven track record of scientific research, and a history of spearheading successful data science initiatives.

About WPPWPP serves as the trusted growth partner for some of the world’s most influential brands. We harness cutting-edge media intelligence, innovative data solutions, unparalleled creativity, advanced production capabilities, transformative enterprise solutions, and expert strategic advice within a single organization. Powered by exceptional talent and our dynamic marketing platform, WPP Open, we empower our clients to navigate change, seize opportunities, and achieve transformative growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.1096 – Account Director – Paid SocialAbout WPP MediaWPP Media represents WPP’s global media collective. In an era where media permeates every aspect of life, we unite leading platforms, talented individuals, and strategic partners to unlock limitless growth opportunities. Learn more at wppmedia.com.Role Summary and ImpactThe Social Account Director will play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing client campaigns while crafting social strategies that surpass expectations, whether focused on branding or ROI. Collaborating closely with the Senior Associate Director and Global Operations Centre, you will implement best-in-class social strategies and derive valuable insights through data analysis.Key Responsibilities:Campaign ManagementOversee the implementation, management, and daily optimization of campaign activities to achieve client objectives and KPIs.Effectively create media plans targeting specific KPIs.Understand and leverage products and solutions developed within the group that are relevant to clients.Take ownership of testing plans for clients and propose innovative testing ideas, including planning, executing, and evaluating tests with precision.Client and Partner ManagementDesign and create comprehensive social strategies for your client portfolio, ensuring their needs are met with creativity and efficiency.

About WPP Media WPP Media is the media division of WPP, a global leader in creative transformation and marketing. The company partners with major brands worldwide, combining skilled talent, reliable data, and strategic partnerships to help clients adapt to change and pursue growth. WPP Media uses AI to connect media, data, and partnerships, enabling creative personalization at scale. With platforms like WPP Open and Open Intelligence, clients gain clear insights into how their media investments perform. Learn more at wppmedia.com. About WPP 650 WPP 650 is an award-winning team working closely with the UK government. Team members contribute to projects that influence lives across the country. The group values curiosity, kindness, and personal development, fostering a supportive and collaborative atmosphere. By applying behavior change principles, WPP 650 helps design smarter services and encourages better decisions.

WPP Media Solutions seeks a Senior Director of Cross-Channel Strategy to join its London team. This senior leader shapes media strategies that drive client growth and engagement across a variety of platforms. The position calls for a mix of strategic oversight, hands-on team leadership, and a strong command of data-driven marketing. Key responsibilities Lead and mentor a team dedicated to developing and executing cross-channel strategies Apply analytics and data insights to optimize marketing initiatives across multiple platforms Support clients as they navigate complex media landscapes, ensuring their marketing objectives are met Create and implement approaches that enhance campaign performance and encourage innovation Location This position is based in London, United Kingdom.

Spotlight Sports Group brings together over 400 professionals dedicated to sports betting, horse racing, and fantasy sports content. The company operates brands such as Racing Post, Pickswise, myracing, and Free Super Tips, and works closely with leading betting operators to deliver a range of multilingual digital products. The group also includes ICS-digital, an agency known for its international marketing and translation expertise. Role overview The Director of Social Media Strategy leads the B2C social media function at Spotlight Sports Group. This senior position oversees influencer partnerships, paid campaigns, and all social media activities, ensuring alignment with broader brand goals. Collaboration with the AV Audience team is central, with a focus on delivering content that attracts new audiences and keeps current customers engaged. Segmentation and persona insights guide decisions and strategy. What you will do Act as a senior leader within the marketing team, reporting to the Head of Marketing and helping shape B2C marketing direction. Develop and refine a multi-platform social media strategy for emerging racing audiences, focusing on X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and other relevant channels. Work with the Senior Campaigns Manager and Head of Marketing to drive brand strategy in line with the company’s three-year vision. Create content plans tailored to each platform, including short-form videos, live reactions, graphics, and tipping clips. Prioritize outreach to underrepresented groups, including younger fans, female bettors, and international communities. Oversee the social media function, ensuring content supports the new content strategy and engages audiences in creative ways. Manage influencer partnerships to expand reach and build long-term engagement with Spotlight and Racing Post brands. Lead and develop the social media team, making sure activities align with business objectives and maintain high content standards. Implement performance management processes and ensure compliance with responsible gambling requirements. Location This role is based in London, England, United Kingdom.

About WPP MediaWPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Through exceptional talent, reliable data, and world-class partnerships, all empowered by our revolutionary marketing platform, WPP Open, we guide clients through change, seize opportunities, and drive transformative growth.WPP Media, our AI-driven media unit, merges media, data, and partnerships to deliver personalized creativity at scale. By utilizing WPP Open and Open Intelligence, we ensure our clients understand exactly how their media investments are functioning.For further details, visit wppmedia.com.1397 – Social Media ManagerRole Overview and SignificanceWavemaker: As a part of WPP, Wavemaker inspires growth for clients by reshaping consumer decision-making through innovative media, content, and technology. Our name encapsulates our mission and methodology. We thrive on collaboration with bold brands and individuals eager to be challenged to advance swiftly and effectively.The Social Media Manager is accountable for the successful execution, optimization, and enhancement of paid social campaigns across WPP Media's clientele. This role involves managing daily client interactions, spearheading campaign activations, and overseeing junior team members while ensuring top-tier performance and service.As a Social Media Manager, you will play a vital role in converting client objectives into impactful paid social strategies, propelling performance through platform expertise, and integrating WPP Media's operational methodologies across all initiatives.Core Responsibilities:Client Leadership & Account ManagementServe as the primary client contact for paid social activities, establishing robust and trusted relationships.Facilitate regular status calls, performance evaluations, and campaign reports with clear and effective communication.Translate client briefs and business goals into actionable paid social strategies and activation plans.Manage client expectations, timelines, budgets, and deliverables for all campaigns.Paid Social Strategy & ActivationOversee the setup, activation, and continuous optimization of paid social campaigns across platforms such as Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and X.

About WPP MediaWPP serves as the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Our exceptional talent, reliable data, and strategic partnerships, unified through our innovative marketing platform, WPP Open, empower clients to navigate change, seize opportunities, and achieve transformational growth.WPP Media operates as WPP's AI-driven media division, integrating media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalization at scale. Through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients gain transparency into the effectiveness of their media investments.For more information, visit wppmedia.com.Role Summary and ImpactAs the Account Lead, you will report to a Director or higher within the Client Team. Your primary responsibility will be to oversee analytics projects across multiple initiatives. You will handle all aspects of project management, including planning and resource allocation, ensuring effective project delivery, identifying challenges, and facilitating communication between teams and clients regarding project developments. Your role is pivotal in tracking scope changes and maintaining clear communication with all stakeholders, including finance, to ensure seamless project execution.

Director of Technology & Tools, Global Solutions at Booking.com About WPP Media WPP is a leading creative transformation company that harnesses the power of creativity to forge better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities. Discover more at wpp.com. WPP Media represents WPP’s global media collective. In an age where media permeates every aspect of life, we unite the finest platforms, talent, and partners to unlock boundless growth opportunities. For further details, visit wppmedia.com. About Mindshare: A Premier WPP Media Brand Mindshare is dedicated to achieving Good Growth for our clients. As “Growth Architects,” we foster growth that benefits all stakeholders — enhancing people, planet, and business — through intentional media use. This strategy fosters deeper connections with consumers, builds brand trust, and delivers superior outcomes for all involved. Role Overview and Significance The Booking.com account is in search of a Technology & Tools Director. This pivotal leadership position within the Global Solutions team is responsible for shaping the strategic vision, execution, and enhancement of all technology, tools, and analytics initiatives. Acting as the primary tech liaison, the Director ensures that the team has access to top-tier resources and data-driven insights essential for delivering outstanding results for our global clientele. This role will also oversee the integration of WPP Open and Choreograph (particularly Project Rubik, the campaign data stack) into the Global Solutions framework. A profound understanding of marketing technology, data analytics, project management, and the ability to effectively train diverse teams on new processes and tools are essential.

Manager, Client Analytics - WPP MediaAbout WPP MediaWPP is a pioneering creative transformation company that harnesses the power of creativity to forge brighter futures for our employees, the environment, our clients, and the communities we serve. Discover more at wpp.com.WPP Media, as part of WPP, operates as a global media collective. In a landscape where media is omnipresent, we unite the finest platforms, talented individuals, and strategic partners to cultivate limitless growth opportunities. Learn more at wppmedia.com.At WPP Media, we value our culture and our people, which empower us to provide outstanding experiences for our clients and each other. In this role, embracing the shared core values of WPP and WPP Media is essential:Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire Transformational Creativity.Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences through Cultivating Trust.Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.About Choreograph: A Leading WPP Media BrandChoreograph, WPP’s global data products and technology entity, is devoted to transforming marketing by developing the fastest, most integrated data platform that connects marketing strategies with scalable activation.We collaborate with agencies and clients to maximize the value of data by integrating technological, data, and analytical capabilities. This is delivered through the Open Media Studio, an AI-driven media and data platform poised for the next era of advertising.Our team is driven by curiosity. Comprising over 1,000 thinkers, builders, creators, and problem solvers across 20 global markets, we are committed to innovation.Role Summary and ImpactThe Manager, Client Analytics will report directly to the Director of Analytics, focusing on the design, customization, and maintenance of analytics and measurement platforms for business applications. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills, a strong client-centric attitude, self-motivation, and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently with minimal supervision.

About WPP MediaWPP is recognized as the essential growth partner for the world's premier brands. By leveraging exceptional talent, reliable data, and strategic partnerships, all integrated within our innovative marketing platform, WPP Open, we empower clients to adapt to change, seize opportunities, and achieve transformative growth.As WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, WPP Media unites media, data, and partnerships to deliver customized creative solutions at scale. Through WPP Open and enhanced by Open Intelligence, our clients gain complete visibility into the effectiveness of their media investments.For more insights, please visit wppmedia.com.Account Manager, Planning OverviewWe are in search of a dedicated and knowledgeable media planner to oversee the daily operations of client accounts, collaborating closely with the Account Director to execute creative, innovative, and integrated campaigns across various channels. This role encompasses digital-first audience insights, competitive analysis, market reviews, and performance evaluation of campaigns.As part of this role, you will engage in comprehensive media planning, from annual strategy development to econometrics reporting, leading a growing team and providing innovative media solutions within a supportive and friendly client team environment.