Junior AI & Innovation Specialist
Job description
About the role
You will help shape innovative AI solutions inside mspark AI LABS alongside media, data, and partnership teams. In this capacity, you will serve as a connector between emerging technological possibilities and practical business applications within a fast-paced media environment. You will translate complex AI concepts into clear narratives that enable global clients to understand the tangible value and strategic potential of these technologies. Your work will focus on turning experimental ideas into concrete offerings that assist organizations in navigating digital transformation and capturing new growth opportunities. You will engage directly with real-world problems, applying creative thinking and technical awareness to develop solutions that are both innovative and actionable. This role requires intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and a strong commitment to learning quickly in a dynamic, client-facing setting. You will contribute to building a portfolio of successful AI initiatives that demonstrate the power of combining media expertise with data-driven innovation.
Key facts
What you'll do
Explore and scan the latest AI solutions, trends, and inspirations to feed project ideation and keep the team at the forefront of technological advancement.
Prepare presentations, materials, and sales proposals that explain AI value to clients in a clear, compelling, and accessible manner.
Support marketing and sales activities for mspark AI LABS and communicate insights through social channels to build thought leadership and audience engagement.
Produce documentation, reports, and project deliverables that capture methods, results, and learnings for internal and external stakeholders.
Run AI-driven projects such as campaigns, analytics initiatives, and automation tools for clients, ensuring successful execution and measurable outcomes.
Conduct research and analysis to identify opportunities where artificial intelligence can enhance media strategies and client performance.
Collaborate with media, data, and partnership teams to integrate AI capabilities into existing service offerings and workflow processes.
Evaluate emerging tools and platforms, assessing their suitability for specific business needs and potential return on investment.
Assist in the development of internal knowledge resources and frameworks that support the consistent delivery of AI-powered solutions.
Contribute to client workshops and discussions, helping to define problems, scope opportunities, and outline potential technical approaches.
Requirements
A bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field is essential for this position within the team.
Creative openness to experiment with new tools and test approaches in practice to discover effective solutions and improve processes.
Strong organization and attention to detail in managing tasks, deliverables, and timelines to ensure high-quality output.
Ability to learn quickly and apply concepts in media and marketing contexts using practical AI applications.
Effective communication skills to interact with cross-functional teams and convey technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders.
Willingness to engage in continuous learning and professional development to keep pace with rapidly evolving AI technologies.
Commitment to contributing to a collaborative team environment that values innovation, curiosity, and shared success.
Capacity to manage multiple priorities and remain adaptable in a fast-moving, client-focused setting.
Practical notes
You will work 3 days in the office and 2 days remote within Poland.
After six months you can join the Innovation Community to co-develop and deploy AI innovations across WPP agencies.
Typical interview steps
Data interviews commonly include a SQL or coding exercise, a statistics question, and a case study. Candidates may be asked to design a metric, interpret an experiment, or build a small model. Some companies give a take-home analysis. Expect questions about past projects and the business impact of your work. Interviewers often evaluate how you communicate uncertainty and business impact, not only the math. Bringing a clean write-up of a past analysis to the interview is well received.
Good to know
The role focuses on practical AI application in media and marketing contexts.
You will use AI platforms and tools that aim to optimize time and decision-making.
Collaboration happens within a global media network and cross-functional teams.
Learning happens through real projects rather than formal instruction only.
Work is supported by employee benefits such as life insurance, learning allowances, and health coverage.
Questions to ask
Good questions to ask the employer in the interview: what does success look like in the first six months, how is the team structured, what is the current biggest challenge, and how are decisions made. Asking about growth paths and the review process is also well received. Employers expect questions, and good ones show preparation.
Career growth
Data careers grow toward senior analyst, staff data scientist, or data engineering lead. Many professionals specialize in machine learning, analytics, or infrastructure. Cross-functional work with product and engineering teams becomes more important at senior levels. The field changes quickly, so continuous learning is part of the job. Professionals who can translate numbers into decisions tend to advance fastest.
About the company
WPP Media is hiring for Junior AI & Innovation Specialist. Warsaw, Poland.
About the location
Poland's capital offers fast EU internet at Eastern European prices. Monthly costs around $1,500. Mokotow and Praga have coworking spaces. The tech scene is large. Winters are cold (-5 to 2°C). English is widely spoken in tech circles.