the7stars Graduate Programme PPC - 2026

THE7STARS GRADUATE PROGRAMME the7stars started life in 2005, with just three employees, and a strong belief that advertisers deserve better. A more honest way of trading, full accountability and the best people servicing clients. We set out to create the best media agency in the UK, building long term client relationships, and an unrivalled culture that attracts only the best talent. We have built the agency based on a clear set of values; first class client servicing, transparent trading and putting people above process. Working across a variety of sectors, from music to retail, we continue to win new business year-on-year. WHAT IS A MEDIA AGENCY? We plan and buy advertising to reach the right audience, in the right place, at the right time, for the right price. Unlike creative agencies, we focus on media strategy, buying, and performance to deliver business results. THE ROLE Working at the7stars is fast-paced and varied. Graduate roles span account management, AV, digital, and data/insight teams. Core responsibilities include: - Reporting: Monitoring competitors, analysing audiences, and evaluating campaigns - Media Owner Relationships: Building partnerships and staying up to date with market developments - Administration: Managing bookings, finances, reporting, and client updates - Industry Knowledge: Keeping informed on media and wider industry trends - Agency Contribution: Supporting initiatives such as new business, events, PR, and research START DATE: December 2026 WHERE WE HAVE ROLES PAID SEARCH Our Paid Search team of around 30 specialists' plans, builds and optimises search activity across Google, Microsoft Advertising and new AI platforms, including ChatGPT, where the7stars was a UK pilot agency. The team sits within the7stars Discover, our search and discovery proposition, so it works closely with our Organic, Commerce, AI Search, CRO and Feeds specialists. That means paid activity is planned around how people actually search for and discover brands today, rather than as a standalone channel. Day to day, the team meets key partners such as Google, Microsoft and OpenAI to get early access to new formats and betas. They also build search strategies and account structures, set up campaigns across Search, Shopping, Performance Max and YouTube, and keep optimising bidding, audiences and ad creative to get the best performance. We have close partnerships with our clients and client servicing is key to the role. We’re also members of the IAB Search Council, the Microsoft Challenger Collective and the Adthena Advisory Board, which keeps us ahead of how search is changing and lets us pass that thinking straight to clients. THE GRADUATE PACKAGE WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU We’re looking for enthusiastic candidates with an appetite to learn. Key skills include: - Communication - Analytical thinking - Problem solving - Teamwork - Creativity - Diligence WHAT WE PROVIDE From day one, you’ll be treated as a full employee with benefits including: - £30,000 salary - 6-month probation/onboarding - Continuous training - Benefits package including: - Uncounted holiday - Gym membership - Free breakfast - Health insurance APPLICATION PROCESS STAGE 1: INITIAL APPLICATION - Submit CV and cover letter outlining your experience and interest - Successful candidates will be sent a Spotted Zebra psychometric test STAGE 2: PSYCHOMETRICS & HOMEWORK - Successful candidates will receive our Spotted Zebra psychometric test to complete, followed by a homework task covering key media topics STAGE 3: ASSESSMENT HALF DAY - Interviews to assess skills, behaviours, and competencies, timed maths & error checking task - Financial support for travel available on request START DATE: December 2026