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Associate, Activation Linear Planning

Location: Milan, Italy · Category: Customer Success & Client Operations · Seniority: Junior · Posted: August 12, 2026 · Verified: Sep 20, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This role supports linear media planning and activation, assisting with campaign execution, budget management, and performance tracking. The Associate will coordinate with media vendors, ensure accurate insertion orders, and help optimize linear TV and radio campaigns.
Source & Transparency: This position was structured directly from the publicly accessible career portal of GroupM. Details on the employer’s original job posting are authoritative. Polaris7 charges no placement fees and conducts no candidate screening.

About the company

Legacy media buying and planning network within WPP.

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