Role Overview
WPP Media is hiring a Associate Director - Digital. This is a full-time role in Gurgaon. posted 3 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
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.
About WPP Media
WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.
WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com
About EssenceMediacom: A Leading WPP Media Brand
EssenceMediacom is a new breed of media agency. Grounded in analytics & insights and powered by data & technology, we believe in the power of media and creative to drive breakthroughs for the world’s best brands. We help clients understand the modern marketing paradox and discover the breakthroughs brands need to win with their consumers. We are designed for the new communications economy — built on data & technology, built for people & algorithms, built around diverse schools of thought, built to test & learn at scale, and, crucially, built to evolve.
Role Summary and Impact
Responsible for client serving and end to end digital campaign planning & management
Reporting of the role
Reports to the Director on the business.
3 best things about the job:
- Gain full-funnel agency exposure in a horizontally integrated structure, offering holistic experience.
- Gain category insights in the segment across brand campaigns
- Grow your network and build planning skills across platforms within an agency committed to nurturing talent.
Measures of success
In three months, you would have:
- Earned client confidence through flawless implementation
- Established strong internal relationships within functions for efficient navigation.
In six months, you would have:
- Demonstrated hands-on knowledge and the ability to drive full funnel solutions
- Driver innovative solutions and end to end partner management for bringing such ideas to life
In 12 months, you would have:
- Independently lead and deliver campaign KPIs with innovative and industry first solutions
Responsibilities of the role:
- Extract insights through data mining & competitive analysis
- Effectively communicate with internal and external audiences
- Ensure meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in all submissions.
- Supervise and design media plans using relevant tools.
- Proactively offer client inputs and directions, ensuring responsiveness to client needs.
- Ability to steer client review meetings on regular basis
- Seamless execution, and reconciliation of all campaigns
Skills and Experience
- Minimum 7 years of experience , with last 1 year in a similar role.
- Possess inquisitiveness and a positive team player attitude.
- Demonstrate excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
- Understand latest digital trends and be updated.
- Ability to calmly multitask and take guidance in hours of need.
- Good partner relations and ability to challenge the norm
Life at WPP Media & Benefits
Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include 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 particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
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While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Associate Director - Digital position at WPP Media?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to WPP Media. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Associate Director - Digital position at WPP Media located?
This position is based in Gurgaon. WPP Media has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Associate Director - Digital at WPP Media earn?
WPP Media has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Associate Director - Digital role at WPP Media posted?
This role was posted on May 11, 2026 (27 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Associate Director - Digital role at WPP Media require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. WPP Media lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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