Media Operations Assistant (Entry-Level)

Operations AssistantAdministration & Office Support
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Overview

About Us IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG).

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Operations AssistantAdministration & Office Support

The Operations Assistant supports the end-to-end delivery of media campaigns by ensuring accurate setup, tracking, approvals, reconciliation, and billing across internal systems and stakeholders. This role is highly detail-oriented and process-driven, working closely with local teams, media operations, finance, and planning leads to ensure campaigns run smoothly and compliantly.

Responsibilities

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  • Add new campaign details to the campaign tracker and maintain accurate, up-to-date status throughout the campaign lifecycle.
  • Confirm local teams have updated the PO tracker and saved approved POs in the designated PO folder for all biddable elements.
  • Update campaign tracker statuses with PO approval confirmation and approved values.
  • Confirm approved media plans have been uploaded by local teams to the dashboard folder and reflect updates in the campaign tracker.
  • Add approved POs to MX Maintenance and update PO values as required.
  • Request PO approvals in MX Maintenance via email and follow up as needed.
  • Maintain accurate records of PO values across trackers and systems.
  • Raise HappyFox tickets to Media Ops team to set up campaigns in Prisma, ensuring PO and media plans are attached.
  • Where creatives are not yet available, raise tickets to initiate campaign setup in Prisma ahead of creative delivery.
  • Make ad hoc amendments in Prisma as required during the campaign lifecycle.
  • Update the biddable spends tracker with new campaigns and associated POs.
  • Liaise with biddable teams to confirm spend tracker accuracy and completeness.
  • Raise HappyFox tickets to Media Ops team reconciliation teams to reconcile Prisma bookings
  • Once reconciliation is confirmed, check and approve billings in MX Explorer against Prisma and the biddable spends tracker.
  • Export billing data to Excel and share with relevant stakeholders, providing approval to bill.
  • Great attention to detail and accuracy, particularly with financial and tracking data.
  • Comfortable working across multiple systems (e.g. trackers, Prisma, MX Maintenance, MX Explorer).
  • Clear and professional written communication, especially for audit-compliant approval requests.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines across concurrent campaigns.
  • Proactive, organised, and confident liaising with cross-functional teams.

Employee Transparency 

At IPG Mediabrands, we celebrate differences and believe this makes us stronger. IPG Mediabrands are an equal-opportunity employer 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 Ninette at ninette.desousa@mbww.com, 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 sacrifices 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!

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
United Kingdom
On-site within the country
Who can apply
GB
Listed under
United Kingdom

Listing Details

Posted
April 9, 2026
First seen
April 9, 2026
Last seen
May 5, 2026

Posting Health

Days active
25
Repost count
0
Trust Level
31%
Scored at
May 5, 2026

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Mediabrands
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Global media buying and planning group managing $47B+ in marketing investment across 130 countries

Employees
10,000+
Founded
2007
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MediabrandsMedia Operations Assistant (Entry-Level)