Media Buying Executive (Entry Level)

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Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£28,860 / year
CATEGORY
Sales & Marketing
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SKILLS

Microsoft Excel Attention to Detail Communication Skills Negotiation Skills Team Collaboration Campaign Management Media Planning Organisational Skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Media Buying Executive (Entry Level)

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring for multiple entry-level Media Buying positions in London. Hybrid role. Salary: £28,860 per year.

Job Description

Company description
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] helps clients drive sustainable business growth by harnessing the modern media landscape to drive one-to-one consumer connections at scale. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] UK is made up of 2000 people working across market-leading media agencies including Zenith, Starcom and Spark Foundry as well as specialist practices [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Exchange (PMX), Performics, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Sport & Entertainment, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Content and NextTECHnow. Together they combine deep expertise in media investment, strategy, insights and analytics, data and technology, commerce, performance marketing and content. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and is present in more than 100 countries with over 108,000 people employees worldwide.

Overview
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring for multiple entry-level Media Buying positions, offering an exciting opportunity to kick-start your career in the media industry. We are currently looking for:

  • AV (Audio & Visual) Executive – working across TV, Video-on-Demand, Cinema, and Streaming platforms.
  • Publishing & Audio Executive – managing digital publishing and audio activity across premium publishers and audio platforms, focusing on campaign setup, optimisation, reporting, and ensuring ads appear in the right environments to reach the right audiences.

As a Media Buying Executive, you’ll support the planning, buying, and optimisation of campaigns across your specialist area, working closely with clients, media owners, and internal teams to deliver high-quality results.

Responsibilities

  • Assisting with planning and buying media campaigns across your channel.
  • Negotiating with media owners to secure the best placements and value for clients.
  • Managing campaign administration from approval to reconciliation.
  • Producing post-campaign analysis and reporting.
  • Supporting your team in achieving KPIs and client objectives.
  • Staying up to date with market trends and sharing insights with colleagues.
  • Using media systems and tools effectively to deliver campaigns efficiently.

Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Negotiation skills
  • A collaborative, team-oriented approach.
  • Enthusiasm to learn, adapt, and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • A proactive and conscientious attitude.

Additional Information

Employees joining The Pack, an early careers programme that connects, supports and develops you to kick-start your career with us, initially start with an annual salary of £28,860.

The recruitment process

  • Step 1: Apply and get started!
  • Step 2: Show us your skills and strengths – complete some fun, interactive tasks through our assessment tool delivered in partnership with Arctic Shores.
  • Step 3: A quick chat with a recruiter.
  • Step 4: Virtual assessment centre.
  • Step 5: Feedback.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has fantastic benefits on offer. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

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