Senior Account Executive (1 year contract)

About WPP Production

We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world.

About WPP

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. For more information, visit WPP.com.

A Hybrid working model

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.

Role Summary: As a Senior Account Executive, you will take ownership of day-to-day account management, lead the execution of campaigns end-to-end, and serve as a key point of contact for clients. You will work closely with senior account leads to drive client satisfaction, account growth, and the development of junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

Act as a primary day-to-day contact for clients, building strong relationships and providing strategic input on briefs, campaigns, and ongoing work

Lead the coordination and execution of campaigns and projects from brief through to delivery, ensuring quality, timeliness, and alignment with client objectives

Develop clear, insightful creative and strategic briefs, interrogating client inputs to ensure briefs are sharp and actionable

Own project timelines, deliverables, and budgets, proactively identifying risks and proposing solutions before they escalate

Champion the use of AI tools (e.g., generative AI, automation platforms, workflow tools) across the team, identifying new opportunities to improve operational efficiency and elevate output quality

Embed AI-driven solutions across campaign execution, reporting, and internal workflows.

Partner with cross-functional teams (creative, media, production, strategy, tech) to ensure seamless execution and to advocate for the client's needs internally

Monitor campaign performance, synthesize results into actionable insights, and present findings and recommendations to clients

Support the Account Manager / Account Director in commercial management of the account, including scoping, estimating, tracking budgets, and flagging over-servicing

Identify opportunities to grow the account through new projects, scopes, or value-added recommendations

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field

Minimum 2 years of experience in account servicing within an advertising or marketing agency environment, with a demonstrated track record of managing campaigns independently.

Foundational production knowledge and the ability to support end-to-end campaign delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Proven experience applying AI tools to optimize workflows, operations, and campaign execution, with the ability to guide others in adoption

Strong project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple workstreams and stakeholders without compromising quality

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including confidence presenting to and negotiating with clients

Sound commercial awareness, with an understanding of agency profitability, scoping, and budget management

Ability to think strategically about client business, not just execute against briefs

Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the maturity to push back constructively when needed

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Why work here:

At WPP Production, you'll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world-class talent, cutting-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You'll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next-generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP's unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment.

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