WPP Media, Media Activation Associate, Japan

WPP
Tokyo, Japan
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with foundational digital marketing knowledge who thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and are comfortable with bilingual communication in Japanese and English.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with foundational digital marketing knowledge and a drive to learn campaign strategies
    — “building foundational knowledge across platforms and tools”
  • Individuals who are fluent in both Japanese and business English and can adapt to a hybrid work model
    — “Fluency in business English and Japanese. Bilingual ability is a plus.”
  • Those who can demonstrate analytical thinking and a willingness to progress toward campaign management
    — “Able to suggest optimizations and contribute to campaign strategy discussions”

Things to consider

  • Hybrid work model requires regular in-office presence for at least four days a week
    — “with teams in the office around four days a week”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with paid search, social, and programmatic platforms in your resume and interview
    — “setup and execution of digital campaigns across search, social, and programmatic platforms”
  • Emphasize your ability to analyze data and identify optimization opportunities
    — “Monitor campaign performance and identify areas for optimization”
  • Showcase your familiarity with campaign reporting and performance metrics
    — “Understanding of basic campaign metrics and reporting”
  • Demonstrate your adaptability and eagerness to learn new digital marketing tools
    — “Learn and utilize various digital marketing tools and platforms”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • proficient in campaign setup and execution across all platforms
  • able to suggest optimizations and contribute to campaign strategy discussions
  • manage smaller campaigns independently and contribute to larger campaigns with minimal supervision
Typical background
Bachelor's degree in a related field

Skills & requirements

Required

Digital Marketing ConceptsStrong Analytical And Critical Thinking SkillsExcellent Attention To Detail And Organizational SkillsFluency In Business English And Japanese

Preferred

Data Analysis

Stack & domain

Google AdsYahoo! Japan AdsBing AdsDspsData AnalysisAnalyticalCritical ThinkingAttention To DetailOrganizationalCommunicationDigital MarketingMediaAdvertising

About the role

Original posting from WPP via Greenhouse

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. 

We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. 

We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.

Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. 

For more information, visit WPP.com.

Overview:

Media Activation focuses on the execution and optimization of digitally activated

media across paid search, paid social, and programmatic platforms. The role

supports the delivery of data-driven media plans through accurate campaign

setup, ongoing optimization, performance analysis, and collaboration with internal

teams and platform partners.

As a Media Activation Executive, you will support the day-to-day activation of

digital media campaigns, building foundational knowledge across platforms and

tools. You will assist with campaign implementation, monitoring, and reporting,

while developing an understanding of audience targeting, optimization techniques,

and performance metrics, with the opportunity to progress toward managing

campaigns independently.

3 Best Things About the Job:

  • Work on diverse campaigns for major global clients.
  • Fast-paced learning environment with opportunities for growth.
  • Collaborative and supportive team culture.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the setup and execution of digital campaigns across search,

social, and programmatic platforms (Google Ads, Yahoo! Japan Ads, Bing

Ads, major social platforms, and leading DSPs).

  • Monitor campaign performance and identify areas for optimization.
  • Support the team in reporting and analysis.
  • Learn and utilize various digital marketing tools and platforms.

Goals:

3 Months: Proficient in campaign setup and execution across all platforms.

Understanding of basic campaign metrics and reporting.

6 Months: Able to suggest optimizations and contribute to campaign strategy

discussions.

12 Months: Manage smaller campaigns independently and contribute to larger

campaigns with minimal supervision.

What You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field. (Media & Advertising, Mass

Communication, Digital Marketing, Computer Science preferred).

  • Basic understanding of digital marketing concepts.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Fluency in business English and Japanese. Bilingual ability is a plus.
  • Comfortable with data analysis is a plus.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. 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.

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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Source: WPP careers (Greenhouse)

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