Job description
Here at Smithfield, we are looking for a Media Exec, 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.
• 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
• 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
Media Executive
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.
We are passionate about performance and delivering outstanding service to our clients – we provide a great environment for you to learn. Members of both the IPA and the DMA there are opportunities for learning and growing your knowledge and skills set right off the bat.
There are IPA exams that give further qualifications and as members of the IPA we are proud to be part of their Continuous Professional Development programme – the media industry is constantly changing, but with the right support we can help you make it! We have a number of people who have been with us since they embarked into the world of work – we have continued to give them new challenges and allow them to develop their careers with us
We are committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity and look to hold monthly workshops during which everybody is invited to participate and share their personal experiences. Dignity and respect of each other is one of our key business drivers.
We recognise that the award-winning work we produce for our clients can only be as good as the people we employ. If you are interested in finding out more about this role, please contact us and we will be in touch to provide you with further information regarding this career defining opportunity.
We are passionate about performance and delivering outstanding service to our clients – we provide a great environment for you to learn. Members of both the IPA and the DMA there are opportunities for learning and growing your knowledge and skills set right off the bat.
There are IPA exams that give further qualifications and as members of the IPA we are proud to be part of their Continuous Professional Development programme – the media industry is constantly changing, but with the right support we can help you make it! We have a number of people who have been with us since they embarked into the world of work – we have continued to give them new challenges and allow them to develop their careers with us
We are committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity and look to hold monthly workshops during which everybody is invited to participate and share their personal experiences. Dignity and respect of each other is one of our key business drivers.
We recognise that the award-winning work we produce for our clients can only be as good as the people we employ. If you are interested in finding out more about this role, please contact us and we will be in touch to provide you with further information regarding this career defining opportunity.