WPP Media

WPP Media

Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition - Emerging Talent

Chicago, United States; New York, United States · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$45k-$90kDetected 1 day ago
Project ManagementExcelRecruitingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • 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.
  • WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven operating unit, delivering creative personalization at scale through media, data, and proprietary platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with internal stakeholders to assess emerging talent needs and provide strategic recruitment updates.
  • Develop and implement strategies to enhance brand awareness and market WPP Media's early talent programs.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to increase recruitment efficiency and effectiveness.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years of full lifecycle recruitment experience, preferably within emerging/early career talent.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Ability to travel domestically for recruitment events as needed.
  • Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., Greenhouse), Handshake, and/or other talent sourcing platforms.
  • Prior experience in college/university admissions or recruitment.
  • Required:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Demonstrated strong presentation skills.
  • Willingness to commit to and actively participate in increasing the representation of underrepresented populations within media and advertising.
  • Proactive and collaborative work style, with a highly organized approach to task management.
  • Preferred:
  • Project management or coordination experience.
  • Life at WPP Media & Benefits WPP Media invests in its employees' growth and development. We operate a hybrid work model, with teams in the office approximately four days a week, fostering creativity and collaboration. We offer a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and group retirement plans, significant paid time off, and mental health awareness days. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, belonging, and equal opportunity, supported by diverse employee resource groups and a focus on continuous learning.
  • The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, go to https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome for more details.

Compensation

  • The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below.
  • $45,000 - $90,000 USD

Benefits

  • WPP Media & Benefits WPP Media invests in its employees' growth and development.
  • We offer a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and group retirement plans, significant paid time off, and mental health awareness days.
  • We offer a competitive benefits package, go to https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome for more details.

Company info

  • We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, belonging, and

Equal opportunity

  • equal opportunity, supported by diverse employee resource groups and a focus on continuous learning.

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