Job description
Here at Smithfield, we are looking for a Media Exec to come and join the Planning team. Someone who enjoys working with numbers, is organised, happy to talk to clients and has a desire to learn about advertising media planning and buying. We will provide guidance, training, and the ability to up skill within the role.
The role:
• Undertake various training/induction programs, internally and externally throughout year 1.
• Support the agency with planning media campaigns, implementing campaigns and reporting results for our clients. As well as ensuring optimisation of campaign to maximise performance
• Managing your time and making sure all deadlines are met
• Media owner contact and relationship building
• Learning core terminology for TV, Radio, Press, D2D, OOH and Digital Media
• Learning the different purchasing mechanisms, budget and financial management
• Client introductions and contact
• Process and upload data to create and report on client performance and results
• Learning about the markets our clients operate in, and the challenges they face
The role:
• Undertake various training/induction programs, internally and externally throughout year 1.
• Support the agency with planning media campaigns, implementing campaigns and reporting results for our clients. As well as ensuring optimisation of campaign to maximise performance
• Managing your time and making sure all deadlines are met
• Media owner contact and relationship building
• Learning core terminology for TV, Radio, Press, D2D, OOH and Digital Media
• Learning the different purchasing mechanisms, budget and financial management
• Client introductions and contact
• Process and upload data to create and report on client performance and results
• Learning about the markets our clients operate in, and the challenges they face
The Package
Generous Annual Leave (23 days + birthday & additional Christmas days off)
Training Opportunities, including IPA certifications
Regular reviews/appraisals
Private Healthcare, including
• 24 hour GP
• Self-refer physio
• Mental health support
• Discounted gym memberships, active wear and tech, cashback on healthy food, daily coffee, monthly cinema tickets
• Eye tests & flu jabs
Hybrid working
Season ticket loans & Cycle to work schemes
Social Committee; monthly get to together including a Christmas trip abroad
Smithfield Run Club / Football Club / Pub Quiz Club
Culture Committee; a team dedicated to celebrating cultural events throughout the year
Happy Mondays & Pizza Wednesdays
Potential for sabbatical with service
Enhanced Mat & Pat leave policies
Training Opportunities, including IPA certifications
Regular reviews/appraisals
Private Healthcare, including
• 24 hour GP
• Self-refer physio
• Mental health support
• Discounted gym memberships, active wear and tech, cashback on healthy food, daily coffee, monthly cinema tickets
• Eye tests & flu jabs
Hybrid working
Season ticket loans & Cycle to work schemes
Social Committee; monthly get to together including a Christmas trip abroad
Smithfield Run Club / Football Club / Pub Quiz Club
Culture Committee; a team dedicated to celebrating cultural events throughout the year
Happy Mondays & Pizza Wednesdays
Potential for sabbatical with service
Enhanced Mat & Pat leave policies
The Agency
Smithfield Agency
Smithfield Agency: An independent media planning and buying agency with offices in Farringdon, London - we are specialists in Brand Response and Performance Media so we love measuring business outcomes for our clients.
And we recognise that the award-winning work we produce for our clients can only be as good as the people we employ.
And we recognise that the award-winning work we produce for our clients can only be as good as the people we employ.