Intern, Media Buying Clients Partnership

WPP Media
Milan, Italy
Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Candidates with a background in economics or marketing and a passion for digital media will find this role offers hands-on experience in strategic and dynamic media buying, with a focus on collaboration and analytical rigor in a hybrid work environment in Milan.

Best fit for

  • Recent graduates or early-career professionals in economics or marketing with a keen interest in digital media
    — “Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Economics, Advertising, Marketing, Communications”
  • Candidates who are detail-oriented and can manage multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy in reporting
    — “Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in digital campaign implementation and reporting”

Things to consider

  • The role requires in-office presence for four days a week despite being a hybrid arrangement
    — “hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week”
  • Fluency in both English and Italian is mandatory for client and team communication
    — “Fluency in both written and spoken English and Italian”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with digital media planning tools or analytics software in your resume
    — “Familiarity with digital media planning tools, ad-serving platforms, analytics software”
  • Demonstrate your ability to organize and synthesize complex negotiation data effectively
    — “consolidate and organize all negotiation-related information into a coherent framework”
  • Showcase your proactive approach and ability to manage multiple tasks in your application materials
    — “Highly proactive, organized, and capable of managing multiple tasks concurrently”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Contribute to the media buying process
  • Support the buying group
  • Prepare comprehensive reports
  • Build benchmarking tools
Typical background
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Advertising, Marketing, Communications, or a closely related field

Skills & requirements

Required

Media BuyingNegotiationData AnalysisDigital Media PlanningAd-serving PlatformsAnalytics SoftwareDigital Campaign ImplementationReporting

Preferred

Digital Media Planning ToolsAd-serving PlatformsAnalytics SoftwareWeb Languages

Stack & domain

Media BuyingNegotiationMedia MarketStrategic NegotiationTactic And Daily Dynamic NegotiationMedia InvestmentMedia LandscapeMedia Planning ToolsAd-serving PlatformsAnalytics SoftwareDigital MediaDigital AdvertisingMobile PlatformsSocial Network CampaignsNumerical And Analytical SkillsData InterpretationMarket DynamicsConsumer BehaviorDigital InsightsMicrosoft Office SuiteExcelPowerpointCuriosityEnthusiasmTeamworkCollaborationProactive LearningNew Knowledge ApplicationMultiple Task ManagementProject ContributionDigital ChallengesArticulate CommunicationInformation ConveyanceProactiveOrganizedHigh MotivationCommitment

About the role

Original posting from WPP Media via Greenhouse

About WPP Media

WPP 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, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

Role Summary and Impact 

We are seeking a curious and dynamic ntern to join the central buying team dedicated to the most important client of the agency. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to acquire a thorough understanding of the media market, encompassing strategic negotiation platform, and tactic and daily dynamic negotiation across main media.  You will gain hands-on experience, directly contributing to projects that deliver measurable buying performances in the evolving media landscape.

Activities 

Contribute to the media buying process in the preparation of the negotiation plan

Actively support the buying group in monitoring the status of buying commitment, consolidate and organize all negotiation-related information into a coherent framework

Prepare comprehensive reports both for internal and client use, collecting the information required to support negotiation using the tools available within the group.

Leverage all the information gathered to build benchmarking tools and reference points to support negotiations 

Skills and Experience

Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Economics, Advertising, Marketing, Communications, or a closely related field.

Genuine interest and enthusiasm for digital media, digital advertising, mobile platforms, and social network campaigns.

Strong numerical and analytical skills with an ability to interpret data and a genuine curiosity for understanding market dynamics and consumer behavior through digital insights.

Fluency in both written and spoken English and Italian, as you will engage with diverse teams and clients.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Familiarity with digital media planning tools, ad-serving platforms, analytics software or other web languages will be considered a significant advantage

A quick and eager learner, adept at rapidly applying new knowledge and insights to daily tasks and evolving digital challenges.

An exceptional team player with excellent collaboration skills, eager to contribute to a shared vision within a dynamic digital unit.

Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in digital campaign implementation and reporting.

Articulate and effective communicator, able to convey information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

Highly proactive, organized, and capable of managing multiple tasks concurrently and contributing effectively to various project streams under guidance.

Driven by passion for the digital media industry, demonstrating high motivation and commitment to achieving individual and collective goals.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits  

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.

We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including 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 believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. 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. 

While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  

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Source: WPP Media careers (Greenhouse)

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