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.
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About the Role
WPP Media’s Data & Tech Solutions Team is looking for a Bachelor’s Degree Analytics Intern to support reporting, dashboarding, and insight generation for business and media stakeholders. This is a hands-on role where you will build and improve Power BI dashboards, write SQL queries for data extraction/validation, and automate workflows using Python.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and enhance Power BI dashboards (DAX measures, data modelling, visuals, drill-throughs, performance optimization)
- Write and optimize SQL queries to extract, validate, and transform data from multiple sources
- Support delivery by converting business needs into clear KPIs, reporting views, and insights
- Use Python to automate data preparation, reporting workflows, and analysis tasks
- Assist with data quality checks, reconciliation, and anomaly detection
- Maintain documentation for dashboards, KPI logic, data definitions, and solution workflows
- Collaborate with analysts, data engineers, and stakeholders in an agile delivery environment
Required Skills (Must-have)
- Strong Power BI experience (Power Query, DAX, data modeling, best-practice visual design)
- Strong SQL skills (joins, aggregations, window functions, troubleshooting data issues)
- Strong Python skills for data analysis/automation (Pandas, NumPy, scripting)
- Good understanding of analytics concepts: KPIs, trends, segmentation, reporting logic
- Strong attention to detail and ability to explain insights clearly to stakeholders
Good to Have (Nice-to-have / Optional)
- Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Exposure to BigQuery (querying large datasets, optimization)
- Familiarity with data pipelines / ELT tools (e.g., dbt, Airflow, etc.)
- Exposure to AI/ML concepts (forecasting, classification, LLM-based analytics workflows)
- Knowledge of digital/media metrics is a plus (campaign performance, audience analytics)
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Analytics / Data Science / Statistics / Computer Science / Engineering / Business Analytics (or similar)
- Strong analytical mindset with problem-solving ability
- Ability to manage tasks independently, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively
What You’ll Gain
- Real-world experience delivering analytics solutions in a global media organization
- Mentorship from experienced professionals
- Opportunity to contribute to production dashboards and measurable business outcomes
- Exposure to modern cloud analytics stack (depending on project requirements)
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Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Analytics, or a related field
- Strong Power BI experience, including Power Query, DAX, data modeling, and visual design
- Strong SQL skills, including joins, aggregations, window functions, and troubleshooting data issues
- Strong Python skills for data analysis and automation, including Pandas, NumPy, and scripting
- Understanding of analytics concepts, including KPIs, trends, segmentation, and reporting logic
- Strong attention to detail and ability to explain insights clearly to stakeholders
- Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving ability
- Ability to manage tasks independently, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively
- Experience with Google Cloud Platform
- Exposure to BigQuery
- Familiarity with data pipeline or ELT tools such as dbt or Airflow
- Exposure to AI and machine learning concepts
- Knowledge of digital or media metrics
WPP Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about WPP and has not been reviewed or approved by WPP.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing support includes a global Employee Assistance Programme and company-wide initiatives, with modern multi‑agency campuses and on‑site amenities positioned as part of the experience. This indicates a holistic focus across mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings commonly include a US 401(k) with employer matching, though specifics can differ by operating company. This provides a recognizable savings framework that many candidates expect in large employers.
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Parental & Family Support — Family benefits can be above average in parts of the network, such as VML’s paid parental leave for adoptive and foster parents. These signals suggest meaningful support for certain family‑forming needs.
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