* EXECUTIVE, MEDIA PLANNING & BUYING - 06-01-2025
Here at Smithfield, we are looking for a Media Exec to come and join the Planning team. Someone who enjoys working with numbers, is organised, happy to talk to clients and has a desire to learn about advertising media planning and buying. We will provide guidance, training, and the ability to up skill within the role.
The Role:
1. Undertake various training/induction programs, internally and externally throughout year 1.
2. Support the agency with planning media campaigns, implementing campaigns and reporting results for our clients, as well as ensuring optimisation of campaigns to maximise performance.
3. Manage your time and make sure all deadlines are met.
4. Build media owner contacts and relationships.
5. Learn core terminology for TV, Radio, Press, D2D, OOH and Digital Media.
6. Learn the different purchasing mechanisms, budget and financial management.
7. Client introductions and contact.
8. Process and upload data to create and report on client performance and results.
9. Learn about the markets our clients operate in, and the challenges they face.
The Package
Generous Annual Leave (23 days + birthday & additional Christmas days off)
Training Opportunities, including IPA certifications
Regular reviews/appraisals
Private Healthcare, including:
• 24 hour GP
• Self-refer physio
• Mental health support
• Discounted gym memberships, active wear and tech, cashback on healthy food, daily coffee, monthly cinema tickets
• Eye tests & flu jabs
Hybrid working
Season ticket loans & Cycle to work schemes
Social Committee; monthly get-togethers including a Christmas trip abroad
Smithfield Run Club / Football Club / Pub Quiz Club
Culture Committee; a team dedicated to celebrating cultural events throughout the year
Happy Mondays & Pizza Wednesdays
Potential for sabbatical with service
Enhanced Mat & Pat leave policies
Smithfield Agency: An independent media planning and buying agency with offices in Farringdon, London - we are specialists in Brand Response and Performance Media so we love measuring business outcomes for our clients. And we recognise that the award-winning work we produce for our clients can only be as good as the people we employ.
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