THRIVE
At Wavemaker we believe there is always a better way to grow. And we do this by positively provoking growth for our clients and our people. So, with our New to Media scheme, you could be working with renowned brands and organisations in a global media agency, gaining a nationally recognised qualifications, all while earning a competitive salary. If that sounds like the kind of growth you want, then here’s what you need to know…
SMALL PRINT BUT BIG INFORMATION
We are looking for bright, curious, and passionate candidates to join our 24-month entry level programme, Thrive at Wavemaker, based in our Manchester Office.
You need to be aged 18+ by July 2023. You can be a fresh school leaver, a degree holder or looking for a change in career, if you are New to Media this is a role for you.
Applications close on the 16th June 2023. If your application is successful, you will be invited to attend an assessment day, taking place June 2023. Not free on the date? We will still consider you for the role in a different way.
Visa sponsorship is not provided for this programme. We can only accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK without restrictions.
WHO ARE YOU?
We are looking for bright and eager individuals who are passionate, curious, collaborative, entrepreneurial, and diverse. All experience levels are welcome: you just need the right attitude and an appetite to learn on the job to develop your career. As a result, we do not have any set requirements in terms of age, experience, or qualifications, except that you must be aged 18+ by July 2023, and we, unfortunately, cannot sponsor visas for those unable to work in the UK visa-free.
We value drive and motivation, and a passion for media, content, and technology. If you can bring those things to the role, you will prosper within our agency.
WHO ARE WE?
Wavemaker is a global media agency. We believe there is a better way to grow. By leveraging our deep understanding of audiences, Provocative Planning process and the world’s largest database of purchase journeys, we deliver exceptional growth for clients including Audible, Nationwide, Danone, Asahi and Morrisons.
In essence, our media agency decides which people a brand should be targeting, what barriers the brand needs to overcome and decide which channels they should use (TV, Social, Influencers, Cinema, Posters, Digital, Radio), and how the channels should be deployed.
WHAT WILL THE ROLE BE LIKE?
Thrive is a 24-month accredited scheme starting in the summer of 2023. You will join an immersive induction to get to the root of how we work and join your teams and specialisms once you have fully grasped our matrix. Training is an important part of life at Wavemaker for staff at all levels, so you won’t be going it alone. Once you complete your onboarding with us, you’ll join a Thrive Track to continue your learning. You will also have regular exposure to partners such as ITV, Snapchat, Meta, etc. as part of the learning process. There will be dedicated study time throughout the scheme duration to help you obtain the various essential specialist qualifications for a permanent role.
Thrive Tracks
Digital Marketing: Digital Marketers will gain an insight into how digital marketing works and the impact of it. Learners will analyse audience, acquisition, and behaviour reports, and set up goals and campaign tracking. You will also gain an awareness of different languages such as HTML and Java, and how a Digital Marketer might use these.
Data Analyst: Data Analysts collect, organise and study data to provide business insight. This digital Data course will enable you to drive organisational innovation and optimise resources through developing knowledge and understanding of data and its potential.
Along with your Thrive Track, you will join either the Planning, Activation, Digital or SEO team and we will have you diving into big brands, insightful projects and/or famous accounts from the off. It won’t be easy, but we promise that this will be the best kickstart to a career in media you could hope for. You’ll get to work alongside some of the brightest brains in the business in a department that best suits your interests and potential, you will also have a Mentor to support you along the way. So, whether you’re a number-cruncher, data diver, people person, digital-tinkerer or a content creator, we’ve got a role for you.
HOW DO YOU APPLY?
We don’t just want your CV; we want something bigger and better! Here is what you need to do to apply:
Step One: At Wavemaker we believe that when we positively provoke, we Grow Fearless. Tell us about a brand or campaign that stands out to you and why. You can answer in any format you like, a written response (maximum of 250 words), presentation, poem… whatever gets your personality and point of view across. Your application will need to include the above – if it doesn’t, we won’t be able to consider you for the role.
Step Two: CV. I know, I know, we said all experience levels welcome. But we do need some information to get hold of you.
Please don’t be put off by the work, we don’t want to scare you, we just want to get to know you. Applications close on the 16th June, so please don’t miss out.