Negotiator

WPP Media•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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. 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. This team is responsible for negotiating of ad space, time and placement of all audio (network, terrestrial, digital and podcasts) buys. We work collaboratively with other investment groups and planning teams to successfully deliver on our clients’ goals and objectives. Working under moderate direction and supervision, the Negotiator, Audio Focus is an audio specialist who works collaboratively with planning groups and clients and is responsible for the negotiation, execution, and stewardship of all audio for assigned clients.

Requirements

3-4+ years of related experience
Solid experience working with all forms of audio and audiences preferred
Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, business administration, and communications; OR equivalent professional work experience
Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills
Ability to handle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines under pressure
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to deliver accurate deliverables
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Expertise with internal systems (MediaOcean, Prisma, etc.)

Responsibilities

Demonstrates in-depth market knowledge and secures the lowest possible costs based on market conditions
Executes schedules to meet all client goals and objectives
Accurately prepares necessary paperwork: cost requests, competitive reports, added value, posts, POVs, projects
Provides clients and planning teams with market conditions/changes.
Offer solutions to market problems as early as possible in negotiation process
Oversees ordering and confirmation process of schedules
Effectively tracks and stewards schedule performance and campaign deliverables
Oversees billing discrepancy process, works with assistants on resolution and enforces deadlines
Builds and maintains positive vendor relationships