Senior Associate, Strategy
Pubblicato il 01-08-2026 - Wppmedia in Milano
About WPP Media
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world?class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.
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.
For more information, visit wppmedia.Com.
Role Summary & Impact
You will be at the heart of our projects, actively driving strategic growth for both new and existing clients, playing a pivotal role in interpreting market scenarios, identifying opportunities, and navigating challenges to build robust strategic platforms.
Your work will directly fuel media planning, content creation and performance marketing, overseeing communication strategies from research and analysis to final execution.
Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, you will deliver comprehensive strategic solutions, ensure high-quality and consistent deliverables, and support the team in prioritising key project decisions.
Skills and Experience
Conduct in?depth market and brand analysis to define powerful insights, driving strategic recommendations
Manage communication strategies and insights across all media, working on and with clients' data and people in marketing, media and content
Foster insight generation,
cultural narratives and creative media solutions
Define strategic directions and integrated communication platforms that inspire and fuel creative ideation media opportunities across channels
Client management
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
Proficiency in written and spoken English
4 years of experience as a Strategic Planner, with a strong focus on strategy and media planning within a media agency
Ability to transform data and insights into compelling client presentations designed to link business dynamics with innovative media opportunities across channels
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. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
Main Benefits
Corporate Benefits & Discounts Platform
Employee Wellbeing & Support Programs
Language Platform: Access to English and 49 other languages, plus 1 complimentary guest account
Dedicated e?learning platform for all employees (at least ****+ courses)
Buoni pasto for every working day
Non-Occupational Accident Insurance
Company-paid Life Insurance
Tax Assistance Services Support (tax return)
Compensation & Contract
Gross Annual Pay: €25,000 — €42,000 EUR.
The employment contract will be governed by the CCNL Aziende del Terziario distribuzione e Servizi.
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