Executive Assistant
<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. </strong></p>
<p><strong>We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. </strong><br><strong> </strong><br><strong>We have been building the world's most valuable brands for 50 years and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.</strong><br><strong> </strong><br><strong>Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. </strong><br><strong> </strong><br><strong>For more information, visit <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwpp.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CErica.Durr%40wpp.com%7C9bf4566a65bc46a48ac008de749116ea%7C150b5e663d884dee83f6ed149b727a00%7C0%7C0%7C639076363668176216%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Q9juosud56XGLThSFZ1NpPZd6FXpJPxV74OeRZWoh%2B4%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">WPP.com.</a></strong><br><strong> </strong></p></div><p>WPP is looking to add an Executive Assistant. Our teams are populated by a blend of brand, content and social experts: strategists & analysts, creatives & designers, producers & distributors, all committed to making the most of every media moment. We specialize in matching the right content to the right audience at the right moment; supported by best-in-class automation tools to deploy tailored assets at scale. Everything we do is purpose-built for the new marketing landscape.</p>
<p><strong><u>What you’ll be doing:</u></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Partnering with the executives you support to ensure all duties are carried out accurately and efficiently.</li>
<li>Managing several executive calendars, making informed decisions regarding availability, keeping the executives apprised of calendar, action items, messages and follow-up regarding relevant business issues, both internal and external.</li>
<li>Creating domestic and international travel itineraries and anticipating and planning for details that may arise during travel.</li>
<li>Serving as a project leader for special events, lunches and dinners including agenda creation, logistics, catering and production logistics.</li>
<li>Creating and editing documents in Word, PowerPoint and Excel with finesse and acute attention to detail.</li>
<li>Governing deadlines, agendas, and timelines for projects and other deliverables.</li>
<li>Handling highly confidential information discreetly.</li>
<li>Interfacing with the Function and supporting requests including partnering with other assistants across the group.</li>
<li>You will liaise with Facilities, Auditors, Team Leaders and others across WPP network</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><u>What you’ll need:</u></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>10 years of project/program support experience and a minimum of 5 years supporting C-level executives</li>
<li>Proactive and continuous improvement mindset</li>
<li>Comfort working in an ambiguous, evolving environment that is undergoing exciting transformation</li>
<li>The ability to take initiative and manage programs end-to-end with minimal oversight</li>
<li>Acute attention to detail and understanding of best-in-class service/hospitality principals</li>
<li>Demonstrated success working under tight deadlines with competing and changing priorities, while ensuring accuracy and professionalism</li>
<li>A high level of personal ownership, initiative, drive, accountability, and maturity</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present thoughts clearly, accurately, and succinctly</li>
<li>Digitally savvy and proficient with Outlook calendar and Microsoft Office suite; primarily Word, Excel and PowerPoint</li>
<li>Knowledge of media, advertising, PR or marketing industry a plus</li>
</ul>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Who you are:</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>You're open<em>:</em> </strong>We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.</p>
<p><strong>You're optimistic<em>:</em></strong> <span id="628d56ad5d8a35dab853e65d9daa237c" class="editor-module-hl-green-solid">We believe</span> in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.</p>
<p><strong>You're extraordinary:</strong> we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>What we'll give you:</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Passionate, inspired people</strong> – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.</p>
<p><strong>Scale and opportunity</strong> – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.</p>
<p><strong>Challenging and stimulating work</strong> – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?</p>
<p><span style="color: rgb(236, 240, 241);">#LI-Onsite</span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">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 <a href="https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome">https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome</a> for more details. </span></p></div><div class="title">.</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$90,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$110,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>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.</strong></p>
<p><strong>WPP 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.</strong></p>
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