About WPP Media 

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com. 

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com 

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values: 

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity. 
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust. 
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise. .

Reporting of the role

This role reports to the: Head – Content+

3 Best things about the job:

• Working with brands across categories, ranging from traditional ones to more digitally evolved brands.
• Work with best in business media partners & teams with an objective of storytelling and revenue generation. Across clients, mediums and across genre of content: TV,
• Digital, Social, Influencers, OTT, Movies, Pop Culture and Sports.
• Attain strong understanding of cross channel media strategy by working on diversified category & teams

In this role, your goals will be:

In three months:

• Fully immerse in Fulcrum's operational processes.
• Establish foundational relationships across internal teams and external partners.
• Formulate a detailed 6-month strategic plan.

In six months:

• Evaluate the overall health and performance of the project portfolio, identifying successful completions, ongoing initiatives, and rejected proposals.
• Implement targeted improvements or adjustments.
• Complete the mid-year performance evaluation for all team members and share feedback.

In 12 months:

• Produce a significant and impactful body of work that directly contributes to and fulfills all key success criteria for both clients and the agency, while also meeting personal and team performance indicators.
• Complete the annual performance evaluation for all team members, share performance feedback, and identify training needs for team members

What your day job looks like at WPPMedia:

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for the development and execution of content campaigns across digital, social, experiential, and entertainment platforms.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key partners, including media organizations, content creators, platforms, and production companies.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to a team of content and creative strategists, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of content strategy into broader marketing and communication initiatives.
• Develop and implement measurement frameworks to assess the effectiveness of content campaigns and optimize performance.
• Translate brand objectives into actionable content strategies that drive measurable business results.

Minimum qualifications:

• 12-15 years of experience in content strategy, creative strategy, branded content development, or pop culture marketing.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing branded intellectual property, influencer collaborations, and large-scale content campaigns.
• Exceptional ideation, storytelling, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, think strategically, and execute with precision.
• Experience working with creative agencies, digital platforms, pop culture media outlets, youth-focused brands, or beauty/personal care companies is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and social media platforms.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits 

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include 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 are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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.