Media Planning and Buying Executive

JWE Media is one of the UK's fastest growing independent media planning and buying agencies, delivering integrated media campaigns across TV, Audio, Digital, Out of Home, Print and Emerging Media.

We combine strategic thinking with strong buying expertise to deliver effective campaigns for our clients while creating commercial value for the agency.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Junior Media Planner, Buyer Executive to support campaign planning, buying, delivery and supplier relationships across the business. This is a development role for someone with practical media experience who wants to broaden their knowledge, strengthen their commercial skills and progress within an independent agency.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Senior Media Planner, Buyer and Partnerships Manager, you will support the planning, buying and delivery of multi-channel media campaigns including digital. You will work closely with the senior role, the sales team, campaign operations and media owners to help ensure campaigns are accurate, commercially sound and delivered on time.

You will assist with supplier research, campaign administration, reporting and the tracking of commercial agreements. As your experience develops, you will take ownership of defined campaigns and supplier relationships under the guidance of the Senior Media Planner, Buyer and Partnerships Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Media Planning

• Support the development of multi-channel media plans aligned with client objectives, audiences and budgets.
• Research audience behaviour, media consumption and relevant market trends.
• Gather rates, availability, audience data and supporting information from media owners.
• Help prepare clear media recommendations, schedules and presentation materials.
• Develop an understanding of how different channels contribute across the customer journey.

Media Buying

• Request and compare media proposals, rates and inventory from suppliers.
• Support negotiations to secure competitive rates, added value and appropriate campaign placements.
• Prepare booking information and check that schedules reflect the agreed plan and budget.
• Maintain accurate records of costs, approvals, bookings and supplier communications.
• Escalate pricing, availability or delivery issues promptly to the senior role.

Campaign Management

• Support campaigns from booking through to completion across multiple media channels.
• Coordinate with Ad Operations, internal teams and external suppliers to keep delivery on track.
• Monitor campaign pacing, placement and agreed KPIs, highlighting issues and opportunities.
• Help manage deadlines for campaign assets, approvals, reporting and post-campaign activity.
• Produce accurate campaign updates, reports and supporting documentation.

New Media Opportunities

• Research new media owners, products and advertising opportunities.
• Prepare concise summaries of relevant opportunities for review by the senior role.
• Attend suitable supplier meetings, presentations and industry events.
• Support the introduction of approved opportunities to the sales team.
• Contribute research and media options for client proposals and larger pitches.

Sales Support

• Provide the sales team with rates, availability, audience information and supplier updates.
• Help prepare media recommendations and client presentation materials.
• Respond promptly and accurately to internal requests for campaign information.
• Identify relevant opportunities that may strengthen a proposal or increase agency revenue.

Performance Analysis

• Collect and organise campaign performance data.
• Support the preparation of post-campaign reports and insights.
• Highlight delivery trends and potential optimisation opportunities.
• Help benchmark buying performance and share useful learning across the agency.

Skills and Experience

• One to two years of relevant experience in media planning, buying, campaign delivery or a closely related agency role.
• Direct experience in programmatic offering, including programmatic display, CTV, DOOH, digital audio and online video.
• A working understanding of at least one or more media channels, with a willingness to develop across all channels.
• Good numerical ability and confidence working with budgets, rates and campaign data.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Good organisation and the ability to manage several tasks and deadlines at once.
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication.
• A professional approach to building supplier and internal relationships.
• Working knowledge of Excel and confidence learning reporting and planning systems.
• A proactive attitude, commercial curiosity and willingness to learn from senior colleagues.

Key Performance Indicators

Campaign Delivery

• Accuracy of plans, bookings and campaign records.
• Deadlines met and issues escalated promptly.
• Campaigns supported within agreed budgets and requirements.
• Quality and timeliness of reporting support.

Commercial Support

• Accuracy of trading and supplier information.
• Commercial opportunities and added value identified and recorded.
• Quality of support provided to trading reviews and negotiations.
• Consistent use of the Commercial Betterment Register.

Media Partnerships and Development

• Professional and responsive supplier communication.
• Useful new media opportunities researched and introduced.
• Quality of support provided to the sales and planning teams.
• Growth in channel knowledge, buying confidence and personal ownership.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and commercial performance bonus scheme.
• Quarterly performance and development reviews.
• Structured support from an experienced senior media professional.
• Clear progression within media planning, buying and commercial partnerships.
• Pension and access to an on-site gym.
• Exposure to major national brands and a broad range of media channels.
• Modern Canary Wharf offices.

Benefits

• Company pension
• On-site gym

Experience

Media Buying and Planning: 1 year (required)

Pay: From £35,000.00 per year