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Data Scientist (Entry Level)
WPP Media
- London, England, United Kingdom
- London, England, United Kingdom
About
Data Scientist (Entry Level)
role at
WPP Media .
About WPP Media WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities.
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About Mindshare Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As “Growth Architects,” we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders—better for people, planet, and business—by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases consumer trust in the brand, and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders.
Role Summary and Impact The Marketing Science team at Mindshare is an integral part of supporting our clients to ensure their marketing strategy is rooted in the highest quality data and analytics. We are looking for passionate, numerical, analytical candidates with a genuine interest in Advertising & Marketing. You will be inquisitive and curious, with a drive to get to the core of our clients’ businesses, turning that understanding into actionable insights. Success requires teamwork and the ability to proactively engage and collaborate with peers from other teams within the agency.
About the Role As an Account Executive, you will play a key role as part of a Marketing Science team delivering analytical support to a specific client(s). Your role will include:
Preparing data to be ready for analysis
Carrying out analysis and statistical modelling under guidance
Supporting the creation of key deliverables summarising our learning and insights
You will be involved in sessions with other teams in the agency—and directly with the client—to discuss and agree on aspects of our work, such as scope and implications of results.
Skills and Experience Essential
Academic Background and Experience:
A bachelor’s degree in a numerate/quantitative subject—Economics, Maths, Statistics, etc.
Knowledge and Skills:
Understanding of basic statistics and the principles of regression analysis; high level of comfort using data—both small and large datasets; ability to analyse data to discover insights; ability to communicate insights using data visualisation to both experts and non‑experts; proficiency in Excel, Powerpoint and Word.
Desirable
A master’s degree in a numerate/quantitative subject—Economics, Maths, Statistics, etc.
A second degree in Marketing or other Business/management
Work experience (internships, sandwich placements, etc.) in a marketing or general business environment
Understanding of advanced statistical methods
Ability to use one or more of the following: R, Python, Stata, SPSS, eViews, SQL
If you feel you can demonstrate the necessary skills without a numerical degree, we would still love to hear from you.
Life at WPP Media & Benefits WPP Media invests in employees to help them do their best work and is committed to responsible media investment. Employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We offer a variety of employee resource groups, frequent in‑office events, competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.
WPP Media 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.
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.
Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location.
While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Advertising Services
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Languages
- English
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