Executive, Development - Sports & Entertainment

2432 - Executive, Development - Sports & Entertainment

Role Summary and Impact

WPP Media is the UK’s biggest media agency network. More clients choose to work with us than anyone else in the UK. This success is delivered via a clear, client centric vision – to be the most trusted growth partner for brands.

WPP Media: Sports & Entertainment is our dedicated practice focused on the development of brand partnerships, sponsorships, branded entertainment and socially driven content solutions for brands. We work with the biggest and most impactful brands, platforms, IP, rights holders, talent and creators to drive our work.

We passionately believe that Sports and Entertainment make modern culture. Across sport, music, fashion, gaming and entertainment, they fuel the communities and fandoms that drive audiences and power brand differentiation. The vision of our 100+ dedicated craft experts is simple – We make brands epic in culture.

Overview

The Executive, Development is an exciting entry-to-mid-level role within WPP Media Sports & Entertainment. This role is responsible for supporting the day-to-day delivery, planning, and coordination of creative content and partnership solutions across a defined client portfolio.

Reporting to the Manager or Associate Director, Development, you will sit at the intersection of brands, culture, and media. You will play a vital role in coordinating campaign activations, contributing to creative brainstorms, assisting with client requests, and ensuring the smooth administrative and operational delivery of best-in-class partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Client Servicing & Account Coordination

• Assist in the day-to-day coordination of client accounts, ensuring client requests are handled efficiently, professionally, and accurately.
• Support the broader team in preparing client-facing materials, including status reports, meeting agendas, and campaign update decks.
• Act as a reliable point of contact for day-to-day administrative tasks, helping to build trusted relationships with day-to-day client contacts and internal partners.

Creative & Content Support

• Participate in creative brainstorms and contribute fresh, culturally relevant ideas in response to client briefs spanning sponsorships, influencer campaigns, experiential, and TV/digital partnerships.
• Assist in drafting pitch decks, proposals, and creative concept summaries for review by senior team members.
• Keep your finger on the pulse of cultural trends, emerging talent, and media innovations, sharing these insights with the wider team to inspire creative solutions.

Campaign Planning & Delivery

• Coordinate the end-to-end execution and logistics of partnership campaigns, ensuring deliverable timelines are met.
• Collaborate with media owners, rights holders, and production partners to gather assets, schedule deliverables, and monitor live activations.
• Assist in gathering performance data and screenshots to draft comprehensive post-campaign reports that highlight the success and ROI of campaigns.

Commercial & Operational Administration

• Learn and navigate WPP Media Sports & Entertainment's internal operational processes, booking systems, and financial frameworks.
• Assist in setting up suppliers, processing purchase orders (POs), and tracking campaign billings to ensure smooth financial delivery.

Team & Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with wider Sports & Entertainment colleagues and specialist disciplines to ensure integrated campaign execution.
• Actively participate in team meetings, sharing insights and learnings from live campaigns.
• Leverage WPP technology (e.g., WPP Open) and media systems to drive efficiency in your day-to-day tasks.

Core Skills

• Effective Communication:Expresses ideas clearly and confidently, both in writing and verbally. Drafts professional emails, slides, and meeting notes, and is an active listener in team environments.
• Organization & Detail Orientation:Manages time effectively and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines. Pays close attention to detail, minimizing errors in administrative tasks, reporting, and client deliverables.
• Relationship Coordination:Nurtures positive relationships with internal agency teams and external partners (media owners, talent, and rights holders).
• Curiosity & Cultural Passion:Demonstrates a genuine passion for sports, entertainment, gaming, music, and creator culture, translating this enthusiasm into creative ideas.
• Problem Solving & Agility:Shows a proactive, "can-do" attitude and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and fast-paced environments.
• Technical Aptitude:Willingness to learn and utilize media and campaign management systems (e.g., Media Explorer, Prisma, AURA, WPP Open, or equivalent platforms).

Experience & Skills

• Experience assisting with the execution of marketing, social, or partnership campaigns.
• A strong interest in and understanding of the branded entertainment, sport, and cultural marketing landscape.
• Strong written, verbal, and visual presentation skills (proficiency in PowerPoint/Keynote is highly desirable).
• A highly collaborative spirit and eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced agency environment.

What Success Looks Like

• You coordinate and deliver day-to-day campaign elements efficiently, accurately, and on time.
• You proactively contribute fresh, culturally relevant ideas to brainstorms and brief responses.
• You build strong, collaborative relationships with immediate team members, media partners, and clients.
• Financial and administrative tasks (such as PO generation and status reports) are managed seamlessly and with high accuracy.
• You are recognized as an enthusiastic, reliable, and proactive team player within WPP Media Sports & Entertainment.

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.

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location.

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