Internal Investment Media Manager

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 . Purpose : The Internal Investment Media Manager plays a pivotal role in our investment operations. Working closely with the Investment Director, they will be responsible for coordinating and streamlining key processes, ensuring smooth communication flow, and maintaining meticulous records.

Investment Coordination

Develop and maintain comprehensive spend and savings trackers for client activities ensuring accuracy and timely updates. Schedule, coordinate, and actively participate in regular check-in meetings to review investment performance, identify opportunities, and address challenges. Act as the central point of contact for all investment-related information ensuring stakeholders have access to the latest data and insights. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in investment coordination. Collate and compile weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual local, regional and global reports for South Africa, and coordinate timeous delivery of ROA markets

Financial & Statutory Documentation

Collate, organise, and maintain accurate records of all financial and statutory documentation related to client investment. Ensure all documentation is compliant with internal policies and external regulations, providing support during audits as required. Generate regular reports and analysis providing insights to inform strategic decision-making.

The Ideal Candidate

Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficient in using spreadsheets (e.g., Excel) and other data management tools to track, analyse, and report on financial information. Solid understanding of financial principles and concepts related to media and investment. Prior experience in a media agency environment, preferably with exposure to investment operations and media planning experience would be advantageous Please read our Privacy Notice for more information on how we process the information you provide.