About Us
Initiative unlocks business growth for the world's most ambitious brands. We believe in the power of media to reshape our industry and orchestrate a brand's entire consumer experience, by balancing both what unites people and what makes them different.
When brands unite people in culture, they build Fame, and when brands connect individuals to their unique journeys, they build customer Flow.
Media responsibility is at the forefront of everything we do, whether it's creating media plans that reflect the diversity of our communities, promote brand safety, and foster sustainability.
Our agency celebrates diversity in an inclusive environment where all of our 6,000+ strong talent across 90+ markets feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision is to create not only a better media company, but also a better media industry, and maybe even a better world.
Department Overview
The Partnerships team is the next generation marketplace team of experts that identify , broker and manage the relationship between media, partners and culture vehicles for a given brand. This team leads partner evaluations, makes strategic investment recommendations and manages in-market KPIs. Partnerships works closely with Strategy and Communications Design to bring communications experiences to life and drive innovation. This team ensures we are supporting and executing against the overall corporate initiatives as well as drive maximum value for our clients.
Role Description
The Associate in Partnerships is an entry level position within Initiative requiring an eager, proactive and energetic person who is interested in beginning a career in media. The Associate is an important position within the integrated investment process and supports the team as they build a go to market approach for multiple media types. The focus for this role will be around Print & Cinema.
This person should like working with numbers, have great communication skills, work well in a team environment and have a level of curiosity that infects the entire team that works with you on campaigns.
Key Responsibilities
Client
- Maintain client's schedule/plans in accordance with their goals
- Respond to client requests proactively
Internal
- Proactively seek out mentorship and learning from other Discipline leaders at Initiative (Strategy, Analytics, Communications Design, Client Advice)
- Attend company events and department wide meetings
- Learn key programs and tools
- Build strong relationships with key media partners and share key updates with the team
- Distribute, collect, manage and organise internal documentation and requests
- Assist in reporting and tracking budgets, savings and value, ensuring accuracy for internal team
- Assist in evaluating partner proposals
- Responsible for smooth running of day-to-day activities; Stewardship, Enter buys onto Prisma and ensure system reflects accurate buys, Update buy summary documents
- Integral in campaign set up and execution including order letters, specs, creative rotation and billing documentation
- Be responsible for billing discrepancies and produce resolutions
- Participate in analysis and post campaign summary reports
- Coordination and scheduling of partner and team meetings
- Compilation and distribution of conference reports from status meetings
- Participate in departmental projects as requested
Commercial
- Timely resolution of billing discrepancies
- Ensures and advocates for partner relationships
P rioriti s ation :
- 20% Client
- 60% Internal
- 20% Commercial
Key Performance Indicators (KPI's):
Client
- Responsiveness and accuracy on client maintenance
Internal
- Fosters strong and positive internal relationships
- Accurate maintenance of schedules
- Participates in agency and external personal growth & education initiatives
- Strong knowledge of buying mechanics - Prisma, tracking, posting
- Adherence to / use of agency processes and tools
Commercial
- Align with billing timelines
- Ensures and advocates for agency partner relationships
Desired Skills & Experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft programs, especially Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to communicate concisely and clearly, both written and oral
- Great organisational and analytical skills
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of an integrated team
- Detail-oriented, organised, conscientious, with the ability to multi-task and work well under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Employee Transparency
At Mediabrands and Kinesso, we celebrate difference and believe this makes us stronger. Mediabrands and Kinesso are equal opportunity employers and committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess at if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application.
The Perks
We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued - and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits:
- Flexi-leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year
- Free breakfast and free lunch
- Early finish Fridays
- Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times)
- Retail discounts
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme, including Headspace & flu jabs
- Interest free season ticket loan
- Paid time off for Volunteering
- Group Income Protection
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level)
- Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6%
- Generous Parental Leave & Pay
- Independent mortgage advice
- Financial education
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free eye tests
- Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!