ELEVATE – MEC’s Graduate Trainee Programme

MEC are searching for FIVE graduates who can make an immediate contribution to our activation teams. The role will include:

• planning and buying of media on behalf of a range of clients
• ensuring that campaigns delivers against agreed objectives
• developing a relationship with media industry contacts
• admin support for the wider activation teams

Who we are looking for…

MEC are looking for candidates that are consistent with our core behaviours. This means they are brave, respectful, insatiable and dynamic in everything that they strive to deliver.

To be a graduate trainee at MEC you need to show:

• a real passion for media in all its guises
• a willingness to get stuck in and work collaboratively
• excellent attention to detail
• work well under tight deadlines
• an ambition to provide the best possible service to your clients
• initiative and ambition!

How the Elevate programme works:

• structured training (internal & external)
• IPA accreditation
• a personal development programme
• Elevate team projects
• one to one coaching sessions

Key Skills

MEC would require the candidate to:

• be outgoing and personable
• be confident in presentations
• competent in maths
• have excellent written communication skills
• be self-motivated
• thrive working as part of a hard-working team

Desired Experience

No previous experience is required. This is a fantastic opportunity to embark on an exciting career with one of the most successful media agencies in the UK.

If you are looking to work on a range of exciting local, national and international brands, then this could be the job for you!

About MEC

MEC Manchester are one of the largest media independents in Manchester. We have been trading for over 25 years and have a strong, enthusiastic team of over 70 people, dedicated to providing best in class service for our clients.

We specialise in strategic planning and buying of advertising space across all media – TV, VOD, Cinema, Radio, Press, Outdoor, Magazines, Online display, PPC and SEO.

Our extensive client roster includes the likes of BBC, Activision, Vimto, Dr Oetker, Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Onken.

Salary

To be discussed.

How to apply for the role of Graduate Trainee

Please email your CV and covering letter to [email protected] by Friday 1st August.

Interview Process

The typical interview process involves the review of the CV’s and covering letter, then if successful - a 30 minute interview with two members of the MEC team. A short math and attention to detail test will follow the interview.

Start date

The programme starts September 2014.