UM is a media agency designed to Futureproof our clients' businesses for the now and the next. We leverage the transformational power of rich business analytics and real-time intelligence to maximize growth and activate the full consumer journey across content and connections - all rooted in culture. We believe in purposeful growth, and our Better World Media philosophy puts diversity, equity and sustainability at the heart of our business operations. We are committed to investing in diverse and responsible media partners, in order to drive more meaningful and authentic messaging for our clients. As the leading global media network in IPG Mediabrands, UM operates in over 100 countries, with more than 3,000 people innovating on a roster of global clients. Here in the UK we are proud to work with some of the world's most exciting brands, including Accenture, American Express, Just Eat Takeaway, Johnson & Johnson, Mattel, MoneySuperMarket and Spotify. London is also the home of our UM EMEA Headquarters, providing the full spectrum of integrated media and marketing services to global clients across the region. Our in-house tools and technology capabilities, driven by a truly multi-national, talented and passionate team of people, makes us perfectly placed to create tailored, regional solutions for a diverse range of clients. As a regional hub, we act as a catalyst to integrate and connect - fuelling central strategies with both local insights and regional expertise. We have specialists across brand strategy, research & insight, data-driven analytics, 360 digital media planning and content creation, and we bring all of these disciplines together to provide frameworks that optimise our clients' advertising investment in each market. ABOUT THE ROLE This role is an exciting opportunity for you to join the team as an Account Director, delivering campaigns across UM's client - Ithra. You will play a significant role in the team, driving forward innovative thinking, as well as media planning excellence across digital and offline channels. KEY CAPABILITIES As the Account Director, you will be tasked with playing a vital role in the client-facing account management team. This role focuses on the full campaign lifecycle, from taking in new briefs, to creating exciting media plans across all online and offline channels, through to overseeing activation and post-campaign analyses. You will work with the Account Managers and Account Executive (across all disciplines) to deliver innovative and effective media plans, whilst having autonomy to develop cross channel planning skills within the team. You will have excellent people skills, be confident in planning online and offline campaigns, and have a good understanding of reporting and measurement requirements. You will need to build excellent relationships with clients, media owners, internal activation team specialists, and those working within your own team. KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Client & Account Management Gain the respect and trust of client by demonstrating knowledge, commitment, and enthusiasm for the business. Work with internal specialist units to deliver the best response/service to clients. Create and maintain relationship with external agencies and key media partners. Help ensure the smooth management of account finances and administrative tasks. Escalate issues quickly to the Managing Partner Planning Champion excellence in all aspects of of media planning & buying in online and offline channels . Demonstrate understanding of online and offline channels. Fully understand the brief and help challenge the clients. Work seamlessly with Strategy and Specialist teams to ensure brilliant thinking is turned into brilliant implementation. Understand and utilise Mediabrands' planning tools. Implementation of campaigns - e.g.: Request/check/deliver accurate timelines and ensuring on-time delivery Deliver live campaign updates Campaign updates, asset production requests, checking asset supply, reporting etc Collaborate closely with media partners to align performance against client expectation and new opportunities. Support the team in administrative and finance tasks ( Prisma, all billing based tasks including reconciliation at the end of the campaign) Compiling trafficking sheets Any additional pixel creation briefing to AdOps Coordination 3rd party agency comms, creative agency, analytics agency etc ABOUT YOU You are professional in front of clients. You have experience working on a range of brands, and across a wide range of media channels, ideally someone with digital first experience who has been responsible for the implantation and management of campaigns. You are a dedicated and motivated individual, who helps create and maintain a powerful team dynamic. You have a collaborative spirit and enjoys developing good working relationships internally and externally. You have good communications skills. You are a self-motivated and driven person who has an entrepreneurial spirit and the desire to succeed and achieve. Strong admin skills and great attention to detail. Employee Transparency At Mediabrands and Kinesso, we celebrate difference and believe this makes us stronger. Mediabrands and Kinesso are equal opportunity employers and committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess at email protected if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application. The Perks We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued - and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits: Flexi-leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year Free breakfast and free lunch Early finish Fridays Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times) Electric vehicle salary sacrifices car scheme Interest free season ticket loan Paid time off for Volunteering Group Income Protection Life Assurance Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level) Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6% Generous Parental Leave & Pay Employee Assistance Programme Free eye tests Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more! Analytics and Customization These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources, so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. 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May 18, 2024
Full time
UM is a media agency designed to Futureproof our clients' businesses for the now and the next. We leverage the transformational power of rich business analytics and real-time intelligence to maximize growth and activate the full consumer journey across content and connections - all rooted in culture. We believe in purposeful growth, and our Better World Media philosophy puts diversity, equity and sustainability at the heart of our business operations. We are committed to investing in diverse and responsible media partners, in order to drive more meaningful and authentic messaging for our clients. As the leading global media network in IPG Mediabrands, UM operates in over 100 countries, with more than 3,000 people innovating on a roster of global clients. Here in the UK we are proud to work with some of the world's most exciting brands, including Accenture, American Express, Just Eat Takeaway, Johnson & Johnson, Mattel, MoneySuperMarket and Spotify. London is also the home of our UM EMEA Headquarters, providing the full spectrum of integrated media and marketing services to global clients across the region. Our in-house tools and technology capabilities, driven by a truly multi-national, talented and passionate team of people, makes us perfectly placed to create tailored, regional solutions for a diverse range of clients. As a regional hub, we act as a catalyst to integrate and connect - fuelling central strategies with both local insights and regional expertise. We have specialists across brand strategy, research & insight, data-driven analytics, 360 digital media planning and content creation, and we bring all of these disciplines together to provide frameworks that optimise our clients' advertising investment in each market. ABOUT THE ROLE This role is an exciting opportunity for you to join the team as an Account Director, delivering campaigns across UM's client - Ithra. You will play a significant role in the team, driving forward innovative thinking, as well as media planning excellence across digital and offline channels. KEY CAPABILITIES As the Account Director, you will be tasked with playing a vital role in the client-facing account management team. This role focuses on the full campaign lifecycle, from taking in new briefs, to creating exciting media plans across all online and offline channels, through to overseeing activation and post-campaign analyses. You will work with the Account Managers and Account Executive (across all disciplines) to deliver innovative and effective media plans, whilst having autonomy to develop cross channel planning skills within the team. You will have excellent people skills, be confident in planning online and offline campaigns, and have a good understanding of reporting and measurement requirements. You will need to build excellent relationships with clients, media owners, internal activation team specialists, and those working within your own team. KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Client & Account Management Gain the respect and trust of client by demonstrating knowledge, commitment, and enthusiasm for the business. Work with internal specialist units to deliver the best response/service to clients. Create and maintain relationship with external agencies and key media partners. Help ensure the smooth management of account finances and administrative tasks. Escalate issues quickly to the Managing Partner Planning Champion excellence in all aspects of of media planning & buying in online and offline channels . Demonstrate understanding of online and offline channels. Fully understand the brief and help challenge the clients. Work seamlessly with Strategy and Specialist teams to ensure brilliant thinking is turned into brilliant implementation. Understand and utilise Mediabrands' planning tools. Implementation of campaigns - e.g.: Request/check/deliver accurate timelines and ensuring on-time delivery Deliver live campaign updates Campaign updates, asset production requests, checking asset supply, reporting etc Collaborate closely with media partners to align performance against client expectation and new opportunities. Support the team in administrative and finance tasks ( Prisma, all billing based tasks including reconciliation at the end of the campaign) Compiling trafficking sheets Any additional pixel creation briefing to AdOps Coordination 3rd party agency comms, creative agency, analytics agency etc ABOUT YOU You are professional in front of clients. You have experience working on a range of brands, and across a wide range of media channels, ideally someone with digital first experience who has been responsible for the implantation and management of campaigns. You are a dedicated and motivated individual, who helps create and maintain a powerful team dynamic. You have a collaborative spirit and enjoys developing good working relationships internally and externally. You have good communications skills. You are a self-motivated and driven person who has an entrepreneurial spirit and the desire to succeed and achieve. Strong admin skills and great attention to detail. Employee Transparency At Mediabrands and Kinesso, we celebrate difference and believe this makes us stronger. Mediabrands and Kinesso are equal opportunity employers and committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess at email protected if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application. The Perks We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued - and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits: Flexi-leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year Free breakfast and free lunch Early finish Fridays Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times) Electric vehicle salary sacrifices car scheme Interest free season ticket loan Paid time off for Volunteering Group Income Protection Life Assurance Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level) Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6% Generous Parental Leave & Pay Employee Assistance Programme Free eye tests Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more! Analytics and Customization These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources, so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. 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Description Position at GroupM OPENMIND Job Title: Account Director - Comms Planning Department / Team: OPENMIND UK Team ABOUT OPENMIND OpenMind by WPP is an integrated agency model drawing on talent from across WPP. It has been created to accelerate the European transformation for Nestlé's media fu Reference no: oYGtsfwj Posted on: 04/05/2024 Description Position at EssenceMediacom Account Director - Planning, Sky If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process, for any reason whatsoever, please let us know at email protected At EssenceMediacom we want to eradicate inequity . We don't tolerate it and Reference no: oyzqrfwI Posted on: 02/09/2024 1 Get new jobs for this search by e-mail You filtered by
May 18, 2024
Full time
Description Position at GroupM OPENMIND Job Title: Account Director - Comms Planning Department / Team: OPENMIND UK Team ABOUT OPENMIND OpenMind by WPP is an integrated agency model drawing on talent from across WPP. It has been created to accelerate the European transformation for Nestlé's media fu Reference no: oYGtsfwj Posted on: 04/05/2024 Description Position at EssenceMediacom Account Director - Planning, Sky If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process, for any reason whatsoever, please let us know at email protected At EssenceMediacom we want to eradicate inequity . We don't tolerate it and Reference no: oyzqrfwI Posted on: 02/09/2024 1 Get new jobs for this search by e-mail You filtered by
As Senior Account Director, you'll be responsible for the successful delivery of client programmes - whether press office or a creative campaign. You'll be committed to ensuring work is delivered within budget and on time, as well as meeting our high quality control standards and meeting or exceeding KPIs. You'll be adept at planning in advance and commercially savvy; responsible for budget management, capacity planning and helping to grow your accounts or identify new income streams. You'll have experience working on big, multi-layered brand campaigns as well as running efficient press offices and influencer programmes. Your role as senior account lead is pivotal. You must have a 360-awareness of what's happening across your mix of client accounts at all times , ensuring the smooth running of every project, and that all work is moving forward in a timely fashion An efficient and strategic forward planner , you'll know how to keep one eye on the detail and one on the bigger picture to pre-empt challenges, navigate the media and cultural landscape, guide your team and identify opportunities for clients and new business You must be a proficient client handler , confident in giving accurate counsel and role modelling strong client relationships, striking that all important balance between firm and friendly Being commercially savvy and having an understanding of the financial workings of an agency means you'll assist in capacity planning and monitoring account resource. An awareness of revenue targets across your clients will see you provide support to your Associates on account growth plans Your experience will mean you're confident in handling campaign curveballs and client challenges proactively and professionally , modelling a solutions focussed approach and knowing when it's time to escalate to your Associates Bring positive energy , fresh thinking and approach all aspects of your role with vim and vigor; inspiring and motivating your colleagues to follow suit - even when the going gets tough Employ a tenacious approach to delivering great work . You won't settle for less than exceptional - be that delivering campaign results that smash KPIs, or ensuring work that leaves your desk has been through your rigorous quality control and is client ready A confident coach and mentor , you'll be responsible for leading and developing your team and a self-starter when it comes to your own development Your knowledge of PR and the wider comms mix will mean you understand how to deliver an integrated campaign , including working with influencers, third party agency teams and stakeholders, and putting the PESO model at the heart of all work Skills & experience These are the types of things we're looking for in candidates: Excellent writing skills . From crafting a compelling news story, to succinct social copy and client comms. Great attention to detail is a must, especially when it comes to spotting spelling mistakes and grammatical errors Creative thinking skills to identify proactive ideas, problem solves, newsjacking opportunities, press office tactics and influencer activations Great organisational skills ; juggling your own actions and helping your team members to do the same. Overseeing weekly work planning set by AM and ensuring that team members are clear on their responsibilities Outstanding media relations andan eye for a good story. Watertight knowledge of the media landscape, the ability to spot opportunities for reactive newshijacking - and the passion to make it happen Agency environments can occasionally be stressful, so the ability to work well under pressure and previous experience working in a fast-paced, agency environment is essential Strong IT skills across Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint - we use MacBooks at Tin Man Good communications, leadership and interpersonal skills at every level, and a high regard for confidentiality when needed Essentially, we're looking for someone smart, organised and driven - with a proactive attitude who is not afraid to roll their sleeves up and get stuck in
May 18, 2024
Full time
As Senior Account Director, you'll be responsible for the successful delivery of client programmes - whether press office or a creative campaign. You'll be committed to ensuring work is delivered within budget and on time, as well as meeting our high quality control standards and meeting or exceeding KPIs. You'll be adept at planning in advance and commercially savvy; responsible for budget management, capacity planning and helping to grow your accounts or identify new income streams. You'll have experience working on big, multi-layered brand campaigns as well as running efficient press offices and influencer programmes. Your role as senior account lead is pivotal. You must have a 360-awareness of what's happening across your mix of client accounts at all times , ensuring the smooth running of every project, and that all work is moving forward in a timely fashion An efficient and strategic forward planner , you'll know how to keep one eye on the detail and one on the bigger picture to pre-empt challenges, navigate the media and cultural landscape, guide your team and identify opportunities for clients and new business You must be a proficient client handler , confident in giving accurate counsel and role modelling strong client relationships, striking that all important balance between firm and friendly Being commercially savvy and having an understanding of the financial workings of an agency means you'll assist in capacity planning and monitoring account resource. An awareness of revenue targets across your clients will see you provide support to your Associates on account growth plans Your experience will mean you're confident in handling campaign curveballs and client challenges proactively and professionally , modelling a solutions focussed approach and knowing when it's time to escalate to your Associates Bring positive energy , fresh thinking and approach all aspects of your role with vim and vigor; inspiring and motivating your colleagues to follow suit - even when the going gets tough Employ a tenacious approach to delivering great work . You won't settle for less than exceptional - be that delivering campaign results that smash KPIs, or ensuring work that leaves your desk has been through your rigorous quality control and is client ready A confident coach and mentor , you'll be responsible for leading and developing your team and a self-starter when it comes to your own development Your knowledge of PR and the wider comms mix will mean you understand how to deliver an integrated campaign , including working with influencers, third party agency teams and stakeholders, and putting the PESO model at the heart of all work Skills & experience These are the types of things we're looking for in candidates: Excellent writing skills . From crafting a compelling news story, to succinct social copy and client comms. Great attention to detail is a must, especially when it comes to spotting spelling mistakes and grammatical errors Creative thinking skills to identify proactive ideas, problem solves, newsjacking opportunities, press office tactics and influencer activations Great organisational skills ; juggling your own actions and helping your team members to do the same. Overseeing weekly work planning set by AM and ensuring that team members are clear on their responsibilities Outstanding media relations andan eye for a good story. Watertight knowledge of the media landscape, the ability to spot opportunities for reactive newshijacking - and the passion to make it happen Agency environments can occasionally be stressful, so the ability to work well under pressure and previous experience working in a fast-paced, agency environment is essential Strong IT skills across Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint - we use MacBooks at Tin Man Good communications, leadership and interpersonal skills at every level, and a high regard for confidentiality when needed Essentially, we're looking for someone smart, organised and driven - with a proactive attitude who is not afraid to roll their sleeves up and get stuck in
Senior Account Director, Partnerships page is loaded Senior Account Director, Partnerships Apply locations London - City Road time type Full time posted on Posted 26 Days Ago job requisition id JR20918 Who We Are: 160over90 is a full-service cultural marketing agency. An integrated part of the Endeavor network, which includes entertainment agency WME and sports, fashion and events leader IMG, 160over90's cultural insight, access and influence helps brands stay connected to what their consumers care about most. With offices in seven countries around the world, 160over90's expertise spans experiential, creative, public relations, digital, social, impact, influence, higher education and more.Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world's most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE. Who You Are The Senior Account Director will play a critical role in a 160/90 team working for a major international brand on their Global Partnerships portfolio . You will be working with an international business operating in multiple markets who has interests across Football, F1, NFL and a number of other regionally focussed properties. The SAD will form part of the Partnerships team in EMEA, work collaboratively within an integrated client team including Creative, Strategy and PR & Comms that spans 160over90's London and US offices . T he Senior Account Director will be responsible for ensuring that clients continually receive superior service, thinking and quality from our company and that strategy, planning, programs, tactics, budgets, schedules, creative, documentation and account profitability stay on track. The Senior Account Director will be a capable manager with team building skills and mentoring abilities. The Senior Account Director bears responsibility for the assigned account's growth , profitability and the development of the account team. The ideal candidate must have extensive experiential marketing experience, internal team management experience, client service communication and be able to prioritize workload s . Our desired candidate is a trusted and highly collaborative thought leader that can work cross-functionally in a large network organization with a variety of people and work styles. This position reports to Vice President, Client Service. Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To Account Direction Build and strengthen executive level client relationships through leadership, relationship building and strategic program development Manage activity within client teams Strategic ability to conceive, develop and implement programs that build client brand and provide a foundation to drive client business growth Deliver measurable results to the client and provide post-event reporting and ROI analysis Manage internal and external staff on execution and delivery of programs Ensure financial management of the account meets agency standards Ensure your team's project briefs are received from clients that clearly deliver timing, expectations and budgets Provide ongoing performance feedback and empower team members in their job responsibilities, including opportunities for training and development needs Position yourself as a leader within the team and company to help lead growth and development of organization Business engagement Develop appropriate communication to client s , project managers or other pertinent individuals on as needed basis Expand assigned business through identification of emerging opportunities and securing of incremental revenue and/or acquisition of new business Responsible for developing and managing scopes of work with clients Lead development of client proposal s /deck presentations Apply best practices and learnings from previous projects to elevate performance level Create accountability practices within company Consistently provide added-value ideas across clients and programs, empower ing your team to do the same Ensure the group follows company processes, but also allow for refinement depending on business needs Finance Management Manage revenue and forecast projections across assigned clients and empower team members to learn the process Manage resources to ensure project efficiencies, appropriate staff allocation and client profitability Work with Leadership for overall staffing/resource allocation Manage client billing and financial status reports to Sr Leadership Strategic Thought Leadership Work with VP to guide upfront planning process across assigned clients Partner with strategic planning and creative teams across all work Work with Leadership to develop measurement criteria for all projects, holding appropriate team accountable for results And All Along the Way Always conduct oneself in a professional manner, focused on the success of the team and agency As a manager and rising agency leader, a clear and consistent management style will ultimately help your team across all levels Maintain control and steer all conversations toward successful resolution of issues Work with VP and counterparts to help mentor team members cross-functionally, as you have visibility to the wider agency group You Will Have The Following Strengths Extensive marketing, client service, team management and agency experience Bachelor's degree in marketing and/or equivalent experience in related-field Motivational leadership, inspiring team to deliver top performance against assigned business Excellent interpersonal skills - experience in client management is a necessity Ability to develop and sustain strong working relationships with multiple national and local clients Proficiency in project management and proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget Proven experience and ability to effectively present marketing campaign concepts and ideas to an audience Strong planning and organizational skills to effectively manage numerous programs and resources simultaneously Sound decision-making and problem-solving skills based in agency, client and industry knowledge A thoroughly developed knowledge of our industry, products and services, as well as those of our competitors and clients Experience working with large consumer brands Willing and able to work nonstandard work hours, weekends and travel as required Must have professional appearance and persona with a strong work ethic and a positive, can-do attitude Microsoft Office proficient (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook , Teams ) Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. Weunderstand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity,equity,andinclusionineverything we do. As a global companythatdrivesculture,westrive to reflect theworld'sdiversevoices.Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief. About Us 160over90 is a full-service cultural marketing agency. An integrated part of the Endeavor network, which includes entertainment agency WME and sports, fashion and events leader IMG, 160over90's cultural insight, access and influence helps brands stay connected to what their consumers care about most. With offices in seven countries around the world, 160over90's expertise spans experiential, creative, public relations, digital, social, impact, influence, higher education and more. At 160over90, we invite you to be the most authentic version of yourself. No matter where you come from or what you look like, you can be your full self here. Our work reaches diverse communities around the globe. So, it's important to us that our team reflects the full spectrum of voices, values, and perspectives of the audiences we're looking to reach through our work. Just as we're obsessed with our clients, their businesses, and the work we do, we're even more obsessed with the team bringing it to life. Each day we are actively investing to ensure our people feel seen, heard, and appreciated. No matter where they are, who they are, and what they believe in, 160over90 is the throughline to infuse a culture rooted in acceptance and belonging.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Senior Account Director, Partnerships page is loaded Senior Account Director, Partnerships Apply locations London - City Road time type Full time posted on Posted 26 Days Ago job requisition id JR20918 Who We Are: 160over90 is a full-service cultural marketing agency. An integrated part of the Endeavor network, which includes entertainment agency WME and sports, fashion and events leader IMG, 160over90's cultural insight, access and influence helps brands stay connected to what their consumers care about most. With offices in seven countries around the world, 160over90's expertise spans experiential, creative, public relations, digital, social, impact, influence, higher education and more.Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world's most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE. Who You Are The Senior Account Director will play a critical role in a 160/90 team working for a major international brand on their Global Partnerships portfolio . You will be working with an international business operating in multiple markets who has interests across Football, F1, NFL and a number of other regionally focussed properties. The SAD will form part of the Partnerships team in EMEA, work collaboratively within an integrated client team including Creative, Strategy and PR & Comms that spans 160over90's London and US offices . T he Senior Account Director will be responsible for ensuring that clients continually receive superior service, thinking and quality from our company and that strategy, planning, programs, tactics, budgets, schedules, creative, documentation and account profitability stay on track. The Senior Account Director will be a capable manager with team building skills and mentoring abilities. The Senior Account Director bears responsibility for the assigned account's growth , profitability and the development of the account team. The ideal candidate must have extensive experiential marketing experience, internal team management experience, client service communication and be able to prioritize workload s . Our desired candidate is a trusted and highly collaborative thought leader that can work cross-functionally in a large network organization with a variety of people and work styles. This position reports to Vice President, Client Service. Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To Account Direction Build and strengthen executive level client relationships through leadership, relationship building and strategic program development Manage activity within client teams Strategic ability to conceive, develop and implement programs that build client brand and provide a foundation to drive client business growth Deliver measurable results to the client and provide post-event reporting and ROI analysis Manage internal and external staff on execution and delivery of programs Ensure financial management of the account meets agency standards Ensure your team's project briefs are received from clients that clearly deliver timing, expectations and budgets Provide ongoing performance feedback and empower team members in their job responsibilities, including opportunities for training and development needs Position yourself as a leader within the team and company to help lead growth and development of organization Business engagement Develop appropriate communication to client s , project managers or other pertinent individuals on as needed basis Expand assigned business through identification of emerging opportunities and securing of incremental revenue and/or acquisition of new business Responsible for developing and managing scopes of work with clients Lead development of client proposal s /deck presentations Apply best practices and learnings from previous projects to elevate performance level Create accountability practices within company Consistently provide added-value ideas across clients and programs, empower ing your team to do the same Ensure the group follows company processes, but also allow for refinement depending on business needs Finance Management Manage revenue and forecast projections across assigned clients and empower team members to learn the process Manage resources to ensure project efficiencies, appropriate staff allocation and client profitability Work with Leadership for overall staffing/resource allocation Manage client billing and financial status reports to Sr Leadership Strategic Thought Leadership Work with VP to guide upfront planning process across assigned clients Partner with strategic planning and creative teams across all work Work with Leadership to develop measurement criteria for all projects, holding appropriate team accountable for results And All Along the Way Always conduct oneself in a professional manner, focused on the success of the team and agency As a manager and rising agency leader, a clear and consistent management style will ultimately help your team across all levels Maintain control and steer all conversations toward successful resolution of issues Work with VP and counterparts to help mentor team members cross-functionally, as you have visibility to the wider agency group You Will Have The Following Strengths Extensive marketing, client service, team management and agency experience Bachelor's degree in marketing and/or equivalent experience in related-field Motivational leadership, inspiring team to deliver top performance against assigned business Excellent interpersonal skills - experience in client management is a necessity Ability to develop and sustain strong working relationships with multiple national and local clients Proficiency in project management and proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget Proven experience and ability to effectively present marketing campaign concepts and ideas to an audience Strong planning and organizational skills to effectively manage numerous programs and resources simultaneously Sound decision-making and problem-solving skills based in agency, client and industry knowledge A thoroughly developed knowledge of our industry, products and services, as well as those of our competitors and clients Experience working with large consumer brands Willing and able to work nonstandard work hours, weekends and travel as required Must have professional appearance and persona with a strong work ethic and a positive, can-do attitude Microsoft Office proficient (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook , Teams ) Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. Weunderstand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity,equity,andinclusionineverything we do. As a global companythatdrivesculture,westrive to reflect theworld'sdiversevoices.Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief. About Us 160over90 is a full-service cultural marketing agency. An integrated part of the Endeavor network, which includes entertainment agency WME and sports, fashion and events leader IMG, 160over90's cultural insight, access and influence helps brands stay connected to what their consumers care about most. With offices in seven countries around the world, 160over90's expertise spans experiential, creative, public relations, digital, social, impact, influence, higher education and more. At 160over90, we invite you to be the most authentic version of yourself. No matter where you come from or what you look like, you can be your full self here. Our work reaches diverse communities around the globe. So, it's important to us that our team reflects the full spectrum of voices, values, and perspectives of the audiences we're looking to reach through our work. Just as we're obsessed with our clients, their businesses, and the work we do, we're even more obsessed with the team bringing it to life. Each day we are actively investing to ensure our people feel seen, heard, and appreciated. No matter where they are, who they are, and what they believe in, 160over90 is the throughline to infuse a culture rooted in acceptance and belonging.
ABOUT US Team Cyclone is an IPG team dedicated to Dyson. A beacon of innovation, it is a unique part of IPG Mediabrands, run out of UM but incorporating people from all parts of the network. Dyson is not an ordinary brand. Which is why we're looking for extraordinary people to join us. We promise an exciting journey of learning, discovery and breaking down barriers. You can read more about our promise to Dyson on the next page, but our vision for Team Cyclone is one of a unified team working collaboratively across agency brands, borders and departments to create outstanding work. You will get the opportunity to work with, and learn from, some of our smartest people as we pave the way ahead for Dyson's marketing and advertising efforts across the globe. Above all, we are looking for people who are proactive in building bridges, whether that be through team events, collaborative brainstorms or simply picking up tasks that seem to have fallen between a few chairs. People who use their curiosity and questions to open unexpected doors and solve problems. We aspire to have 'one global voice', which leaves little room for ego on the team. We focus on doing what is right - not being right. Listening more than talking. It means we are open and honest with each other and that we hold each other accountable to ensure execution is on point and always joined up. You will need to be comfortable balancingshifting priorities, delivery pressures andthe challenges thatcomefrom being partof a matrix organization, but for the rightcandidate the awards and opportunities forpersonal career growth are high. ABOUT THE ROLE An exciting opportunity to join the team working across Dyson in a global capacity collaborating across 43 markets. As Global Planning Director you will play a significant role in the team, driving forward innovative thinking and media planning excellence from budget setting to innovation & big ideas. As Global Planning Director you will be at the centre of developing global strategies across Dysons three Business Units (Home, Beauty, & Wearables). You will work closely with the Global Head of Planning and be responsible for a team who deliver across planning, operations and account management. You will also work closely with our strategy, audiences, analytics, and performance functions to build the plans to launch future Dyson innovations. You will be highly organised, personable, collaborative and team-oriented, with confidence in leading a piece of business and will look to nurture and develop talent within your remit. KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES To gain the respect and trust of all relevant client personnel by demonstrating knowledge, commitment and enthusiasm for their business: Client Leadership: Place the client's needs at the heart of all delivery and build strong, meaningful relationships with client peers Anticipate Dyson needs and 'next-questions' to bring leadership and true consultant value to your client relationship Build your understanding of Dysons business to identify areas where Team Cyclone can overcome challenges and unlock new opportunities of growth for UM & IPG Deliver 'best-in-class' work as the standard for both internal & external documents and presentations Work closely with senior team members and build strong relationships within Team Cyclone (globally, regionally, and locally), across UM & IPG, our key day-to-day clients, our global media partners Strategy & Planning: The primary role of the Global Planning Director is to deliver central strategy and planning guidance across Dyson Business Units accelerating our local markets by delivering global excellence You will work across Dysons Home, Wearables and Beauty categories, and other project based work You will lead planning deliverables across global NPD & annual planning workstreams, working with a team to develop guidance across audiences, budget setting, phasing, comms architecture, big ideas, channel inspiration and measurement Work with our analytics function and Head of Planning to build global budget setting & investment guidance Work closely with our performance team to ensure growth strategies are built into everything we do Be able to own & direct the end to end delivery of briefs from planning requests to PCAs Lead on planning capability projects that support accelerating both Dyson and our teams(e.g planning for attention / journey based planning) Play a leading role in identifying new frontiers (innovation) and working on processes to bring them to market alongside regional and local teams Play a leading role in shaping our processes, WOWs and solutions, in order to effectively deliver guidance across our regions and 43 markets Take a leading role in executing our planning product and look for ways to improve and evolve it Play a supporting role in nurturing our media partnerships from growth partners to JBPs Regional & Local Market Governance: You will provide support to our regional functions and local markets when it comes to strategy & planning and other projects related to accelerating Dyson and IPG growth Lead regular communications with regional teams and local markets, implementing governance frameworks Foster deep and productive relationships with regional and local Team Cyclone teams, share best-practices from across the markets, escalate challenges to regional and global leaders and celebrate successes. Embrace and contribute to regular central forums on calls, in meetings and within collaboration spaces such as Microsoft Teams and Asana to build the shared culture across Team Cyclone and wider UM teams ABOUT YOU You have previous media agency experience You are an experienced comms planner across offline and online media channels You are confident with planning tools and ability to budget set You have local market planning experience You have excellent communication skills You enjoy working in a team environment that promotes collaboration You have strong project management skills, being able to manage multiple projects at once Employee Transparency At Mediabrands and Kinesso, we celebrate difference and believe this makes us stronger. Mediabrands and Kinesso are equal opportunity employers and committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess at if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application. The Perks We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued - and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits: Flexi-leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year Free breakfast and free lunch Early finish Fridays Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times) Retail discounts Electric vehicle salary sacrifices car scheme Wellbeing programme, including Headspace & flu jabs Interest free season ticket loan Paid time off for Volunteering Group Income Protection Life Assurance Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level) Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6% Generous Parental Leave & Pay Independent mortgage advice Financial education Employee Assistance Programme Free eye tests Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!
May 15, 2024
Full time
ABOUT US Team Cyclone is an IPG team dedicated to Dyson. A beacon of innovation, it is a unique part of IPG Mediabrands, run out of UM but incorporating people from all parts of the network. Dyson is not an ordinary brand. Which is why we're looking for extraordinary people to join us. We promise an exciting journey of learning, discovery and breaking down barriers. You can read more about our promise to Dyson on the next page, but our vision for Team Cyclone is one of a unified team working collaboratively across agency brands, borders and departments to create outstanding work. You will get the opportunity to work with, and learn from, some of our smartest people as we pave the way ahead for Dyson's marketing and advertising efforts across the globe. Above all, we are looking for people who are proactive in building bridges, whether that be through team events, collaborative brainstorms or simply picking up tasks that seem to have fallen between a few chairs. People who use their curiosity and questions to open unexpected doors and solve problems. We aspire to have 'one global voice', which leaves little room for ego on the team. We focus on doing what is right - not being right. Listening more than talking. It means we are open and honest with each other and that we hold each other accountable to ensure execution is on point and always joined up. You will need to be comfortable balancingshifting priorities, delivery pressures andthe challenges thatcomefrom being partof a matrix organization, but for the rightcandidate the awards and opportunities forpersonal career growth are high. ABOUT THE ROLE An exciting opportunity to join the team working across Dyson in a global capacity collaborating across 43 markets. As Global Planning Director you will play a significant role in the team, driving forward innovative thinking and media planning excellence from budget setting to innovation & big ideas. As Global Planning Director you will be at the centre of developing global strategies across Dysons three Business Units (Home, Beauty, & Wearables). You will work closely with the Global Head of Planning and be responsible for a team who deliver across planning, operations and account management. You will also work closely with our strategy, audiences, analytics, and performance functions to build the plans to launch future Dyson innovations. You will be highly organised, personable, collaborative and team-oriented, with confidence in leading a piece of business and will look to nurture and develop talent within your remit. KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES To gain the respect and trust of all relevant client personnel by demonstrating knowledge, commitment and enthusiasm for their business: Client Leadership: Place the client's needs at the heart of all delivery and build strong, meaningful relationships with client peers Anticipate Dyson needs and 'next-questions' to bring leadership and true consultant value to your client relationship Build your understanding of Dysons business to identify areas where Team Cyclone can overcome challenges and unlock new opportunities of growth for UM & IPG Deliver 'best-in-class' work as the standard for both internal & external documents and presentations Work closely with senior team members and build strong relationships within Team Cyclone (globally, regionally, and locally), across UM & IPG, our key day-to-day clients, our global media partners Strategy & Planning: The primary role of the Global Planning Director is to deliver central strategy and planning guidance across Dyson Business Units accelerating our local markets by delivering global excellence You will work across Dysons Home, Wearables and Beauty categories, and other project based work You will lead planning deliverables across global NPD & annual planning workstreams, working with a team to develop guidance across audiences, budget setting, phasing, comms architecture, big ideas, channel inspiration and measurement Work with our analytics function and Head of Planning to build global budget setting & investment guidance Work closely with our performance team to ensure growth strategies are built into everything we do Be able to own & direct the end to end delivery of briefs from planning requests to PCAs Lead on planning capability projects that support accelerating both Dyson and our teams(e.g planning for attention / journey based planning) Play a leading role in identifying new frontiers (innovation) and working on processes to bring them to market alongside regional and local teams Play a leading role in shaping our processes, WOWs and solutions, in order to effectively deliver guidance across our regions and 43 markets Take a leading role in executing our planning product and look for ways to improve and evolve it Play a supporting role in nurturing our media partnerships from growth partners to JBPs Regional & Local Market Governance: You will provide support to our regional functions and local markets when it comes to strategy & planning and other projects related to accelerating Dyson and IPG growth Lead regular communications with regional teams and local markets, implementing governance frameworks Foster deep and productive relationships with regional and local Team Cyclone teams, share best-practices from across the markets, escalate challenges to regional and global leaders and celebrate successes. Embrace and contribute to regular central forums on calls, in meetings and within collaboration spaces such as Microsoft Teams and Asana to build the shared culture across Team Cyclone and wider UM teams ABOUT YOU You have previous media agency experience You are an experienced comms planner across offline and online media channels You are confident with planning tools and ability to budget set You have local market planning experience You have excellent communication skills You enjoy working in a team environment that promotes collaboration You have strong project management skills, being able to manage multiple projects at once Employee Transparency At Mediabrands and Kinesso, we celebrate difference and believe this makes us stronger. Mediabrands and Kinesso are equal opportunity employers and committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess at if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application. The Perks We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued - and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits: Flexi-leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year Free breakfast and free lunch Early finish Fridays Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times) Retail discounts Electric vehicle salary sacrifices car scheme Wellbeing programme, including Headspace & flu jabs Interest free season ticket loan Paid time off for Volunteering Group Income Protection Life Assurance Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level) Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6% Generous Parental Leave & Pay Independent mortgage advice Financial education Employee Assistance Programme Free eye tests Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!
HR Business Partner - 6month Contract with potential to go perm - £60-65,000 - PR, Comms, Marketing - Canary Wharf Are you a strong generalist with excellent business partnering skills, able to work autonomously within a small team, and also liaise with global HR counterparts? You'll be joining a growing business at an exciting time, going through exciting change following an acquisition. This global leader in consumer and media intelligence, engagement, and communication solutions, is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to partner with the UK population of 400 employees. There are 4000 globally. Generalist HR BP role for the UK, reporting into the Senior Director for Global People Partners (based in UK)Based in Canary Wharf - One day a week in the office - Tuesday Remit: 500-550 in the UK. This role will partner with all departments for UK, stakeholders will be the level under SLT, including managers - largest client groups will be cx and insights teams, commercial sales teams - also covering marketing finance etc. 4000 employees globally. There will be lots of interaction with global counterparts and leaders. Lots of change and restructures going on following an acquisition, very interesting time to join - lots of work to be done to get the people team and wider business to where it needs to be following acquisition. 2x HR ops who will manage the low level queries/ ER, admin etc. Job Description: Seeking a People Partner for the UK to join our exciting, evolving Global People team! This key role to the business' success will be immersed in our fast-paced environment, take on new challenges, and expected to make a business impact. What You'll Do: Partner with clients to understand business and organizational needs and objectives, develop strategies, and implement solutions. Conduct ongoing analysis of assigned client group. Monitor, interpret metrics and analysis to bring a data-centric approach to decision making. Lead as the main point of contact for assigned clients on all things people and culture, including engaging global points of contact in the People function. Effectively drive accountability and a performance-driven culture. Act as a change agent through change and transformation. Contribute, communicate, and collaborate globally with other People functions. What you have: Minimum of2-3 years of demonstrated People Partner (HRBP) experience, directly supporting senior leaders. Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or a related discipline and CIPD Qualified; OR Master's Degree in Human Resources or a related discipline Preferred Qualifications Experience leading transformation and aligning people strategy to the business' long-range plans. Demonstrated ability to drive major initiatives through the organization and influence decision makers, effectively communicating at all levels. Working knowledge of organizational design, workforce planning, employee relations, performance and talent management, and employment law. Strong presentation skills; comfortable in front of senior leadership and decision makers. Innovation and the ability to be creative in problem solving, organizational diagnosis, and solution generation. Results oriented and service-minded, with the ability to establish credibility and build trusted relationships in partnership with business leaders to achieve initiatives and deliver results. Ability to handle multiple projects at once, manage changing priorities and embrace agility, while conveying calm and confidence. Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Highly organized with attention to detail. The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
May 15, 2024
Full time
HR Business Partner - 6month Contract with potential to go perm - £60-65,000 - PR, Comms, Marketing - Canary Wharf Are you a strong generalist with excellent business partnering skills, able to work autonomously within a small team, and also liaise with global HR counterparts? You'll be joining a growing business at an exciting time, going through exciting change following an acquisition. This global leader in consumer and media intelligence, engagement, and communication solutions, is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to partner with the UK population of 400 employees. There are 4000 globally. Generalist HR BP role for the UK, reporting into the Senior Director for Global People Partners (based in UK)Based in Canary Wharf - One day a week in the office - Tuesday Remit: 500-550 in the UK. This role will partner with all departments for UK, stakeholders will be the level under SLT, including managers - largest client groups will be cx and insights teams, commercial sales teams - also covering marketing finance etc. 4000 employees globally. There will be lots of interaction with global counterparts and leaders. Lots of change and restructures going on following an acquisition, very interesting time to join - lots of work to be done to get the people team and wider business to where it needs to be following acquisition. 2x HR ops who will manage the low level queries/ ER, admin etc. Job Description: Seeking a People Partner for the UK to join our exciting, evolving Global People team! This key role to the business' success will be immersed in our fast-paced environment, take on new challenges, and expected to make a business impact. What You'll Do: Partner with clients to understand business and organizational needs and objectives, develop strategies, and implement solutions. Conduct ongoing analysis of assigned client group. Monitor, interpret metrics and analysis to bring a data-centric approach to decision making. Lead as the main point of contact for assigned clients on all things people and culture, including engaging global points of contact in the People function. Effectively drive accountability and a performance-driven culture. Act as a change agent through change and transformation. Contribute, communicate, and collaborate globally with other People functions. What you have: Minimum of2-3 years of demonstrated People Partner (HRBP) experience, directly supporting senior leaders. Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or a related discipline and CIPD Qualified; OR Master's Degree in Human Resources or a related discipline Preferred Qualifications Experience leading transformation and aligning people strategy to the business' long-range plans. Demonstrated ability to drive major initiatives through the organization and influence decision makers, effectively communicating at all levels. Working knowledge of organizational design, workforce planning, employee relations, performance and talent management, and employment law. Strong presentation skills; comfortable in front of senior leadership and decision makers. Innovation and the ability to be creative in problem solving, organizational diagnosis, and solution generation. Results oriented and service-minded, with the ability to establish credibility and build trusted relationships in partnership with business leaders to achieve initiatives and deliver results. Ability to handle multiple projects at once, manage changing priorities and embrace agility, while conveying calm and confidence. Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Highly organized with attention to detail. The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
In the journey of life, your career should make a difference. At Inizio Evoke, we come together-to do the best work, in the best possible place. We're all in. Because it's everyone's role to make health more human. Inizio Evoke is a global health marketing, communications, and transformation platform unlocking growth through data-driven insight and human centricity. As part of a global digital team you will play a key role in developing innovation-driven solutions.Bringingtogether data, omnichannel, content delivery, marketing technology, social media and automation expertise,to generate groundbreaking commercial impact for the best health organizations in the world." JOB SUMMARY Location: UK. hybrid or remote The Director, Digital will be a passionate digital strategist with hands-on planning, management, and implementation of digital programs. Typically, the Director, Digital: Serves as senior lead representing the digital team for digital clients and / or major projects depending on overall scope of the client engagement Has over 7 years relevant experience, including health comms experience. Manages assigned projects independently with 1-2 direct reports Derive insight from data, independently develop strategic omnichannel solutions, and facilitate client workshops. Actively participates in new business efforts, whether growing current business or helping to secure new clients Reports into the Vice President, Senior Vice President or Executive Vice President Some international travel and flexibility when working across time zones required. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Client Partnership Develops and cultivates relationships with clients and external audiences Thoughtfully counsels clients based on digital landscape and business goals, showcasing ability to marry digital tactics up to client's broader strategy; takes immediate action on client feedback Develops digital strategies based on client objectives, defining measurable KPIs and proactively assessing results on an ongoing basis to evolve benchmarks, inform channel/content strategy and ensure success Proactively directs planning and execution of digital projects ensuring timeliness, efficiency and high-quality delivery of results Possesses skills necessary to handle issues management, mobilizing teams to respond to issues and provide strategically sound recommendations to clients on how to handle/address issues Deep experience in developing digital SOPs/playbooks and establishing channel management guidelines (e.g., website management, SEO, email, social platform) Ability to coach and train client and internal teams in digital best practices (e.g., 101 sessions) in collaboration with EVP Plays active role in developing and tracking budgets related to client digital activities, with ability to mentor mid-to-junior level staff on financials as appropriate Supports Global Head of Digital and Head of Social Media in monthly/quarterly forecasting and developing digital staff plans for core clients Manages multiple priorities at once and with ease Serves as quality control and final review of digital content/assets prior to client delivery Business Development & Operations Researches, develops and presents new business proposals, gaining more confidence and experience leading new business efforts Participates in organic/new business pitches with confidence Identifies and realizes opportunities for organic account growth by offering new digital tactics, ideas and upsells current offering on the account where they are embedded Understands key issues to be considered when making decisions and has the ability to formulate strong recommendations based on experience and data Utilizes data to drive agency recommendations and idea generation including ability to lead social listening, channel/content audit, user journey/persona development and other research projects to uncover clear and actionable insights Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of digital strategies and platform nuances across social, mobile and web platforms in addition to content and storytelling trends Demonstrates an understanding of Evoke Kyne's mission and values and a commitment to the growth and success of the company Collaborates with EVP to continue to enhance digital capabilities, suggesting new offerings or ways to elevate current practices and approaches Leadership & Teamwork Works collaboratively with account teams and other specialty teams, with ability to seamlessly flex between teams/management styles Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness and works through issues independently in as much as possible and effectively collaborates when appropriate Serves as a resource to account teams to educate and provide strategic counsel on digital and influencer programs Proactively seeks out professional development opportunities, skillset growth Assists in onboarding new specialty team members and account team members, coaching on best practices for working with digital team Provides direct and constructive feedback to junior team members, supporting them in developing fundamental skill sets (copywriting, research, project management, community management, etc.) Acts as a role model for junior team members Conducts annual reviews for direct reports (as appropriate) and regular check-ins, overseeing professional development and opportunities for growth and advancement Supervises junior staff by mentoring, motivating, coaching and providing clear and consistent feedback Be a change agent internally and with partners and clients - leading the way in best practice digital communications, problem-solving, coaching and building buy-in and consensus for innovative approaches Able to gather information to make appropriate decisions for clients and internal teams Role models company values and inspires an inclusive culture Effective Communication Plays a major part in drafting and providing oversight in development of digital strategies inclusive of those for corporate and unbranded/patient channels Robust knowledge of digital best practices across channels and keen eye for reviewing digital content for consistency, voice, channel nuances, brand/program style and developing analytics reports to report on results Collaborates with account teams to set appropriate timelines and follows established processes of leveraging strategic briefs and ensuring digital team inclusion as appropriate Leads key aspects of client interactions and liaison with external agency and third-party partners to further develop communications skills Continues to proactively seek opportunities to further hone communications skills, including presentation skills Manages and monitors workflow on accounts, anticipating and flagging staffing issues and offering solutions to EVP Qualifications Bachelor's degree, preferably in communications, marketing or digital Significant communications or related marketing / communications / digital / social experience; global health issues or health product communications experience preferred Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships/partnerships (internally and externally) Track record of building successful digital and social campaigns. Experience with social media strategy, content creation and campaign management - organic and paid initiatives. Experience developing and managing multichannel content calendars and with CMS such as WordPress. Proficiency with online/social research and analytics platforms such as Netbase, Sprinklr, Buffer, Buzzsumo, Meltwater, Klipfolio, Hubspot, Google Analytics, Mixpanel, etc. Confident with digital data (web, search, social, mobile; quantitative and qualitative), able to guide analytics projects and derive meaningful insights that can inform the strategic approach and yield hyper-targeted, high- impact communications strategies Team player, ability to work cooperatively across teams Prior supervisory experience and ability to develop junior team members Fluent English and excellent communications skills (written and oral), additional languages a plus Excellent organizational, communications and interpersonal skills Handles conflict diplomatically Delivers and accepts feedback well Has earned respect (internally and externally) and has leadership presence Confident and compelling style in communicating with clients, teams and external stakeholders Solid client relationship building and presentation skills Positive, professional, and flexible attitude that lends itself to quality client service Experienced in successfully managing resources and budgets Demonstrates keen critical thinking skills and proactivity Flexible and dynamic (e.g., willing to change and evolve thinking) Resourceful and proactively seeks solutions to challenges Knowledge of relevant guidelines and legislation as they pertain to digital marketing (e.g., GDPR) or to health communications (e.g., FDA or ABPI guidelines) Recognized project management aptitude Benefits include: Generous annual leave Contributory company pension scheme Life insurance cover and income protection Private medical insurance Discretionary bonus scheme Season ticket loan . click apply for full job details
May 12, 2024
Full time
In the journey of life, your career should make a difference. At Inizio Evoke, we come together-to do the best work, in the best possible place. We're all in. Because it's everyone's role to make health more human. Inizio Evoke is a global health marketing, communications, and transformation platform unlocking growth through data-driven insight and human centricity. As part of a global digital team you will play a key role in developing innovation-driven solutions.Bringingtogether data, omnichannel, content delivery, marketing technology, social media and automation expertise,to generate groundbreaking commercial impact for the best health organizations in the world." JOB SUMMARY Location: UK. hybrid or remote The Director, Digital will be a passionate digital strategist with hands-on planning, management, and implementation of digital programs. Typically, the Director, Digital: Serves as senior lead representing the digital team for digital clients and / or major projects depending on overall scope of the client engagement Has over 7 years relevant experience, including health comms experience. Manages assigned projects independently with 1-2 direct reports Derive insight from data, independently develop strategic omnichannel solutions, and facilitate client workshops. Actively participates in new business efforts, whether growing current business or helping to secure new clients Reports into the Vice President, Senior Vice President or Executive Vice President Some international travel and flexibility when working across time zones required. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Client Partnership Develops and cultivates relationships with clients and external audiences Thoughtfully counsels clients based on digital landscape and business goals, showcasing ability to marry digital tactics up to client's broader strategy; takes immediate action on client feedback Develops digital strategies based on client objectives, defining measurable KPIs and proactively assessing results on an ongoing basis to evolve benchmarks, inform channel/content strategy and ensure success Proactively directs planning and execution of digital projects ensuring timeliness, efficiency and high-quality delivery of results Possesses skills necessary to handle issues management, mobilizing teams to respond to issues and provide strategically sound recommendations to clients on how to handle/address issues Deep experience in developing digital SOPs/playbooks and establishing channel management guidelines (e.g., website management, SEO, email, social platform) Ability to coach and train client and internal teams in digital best practices (e.g., 101 sessions) in collaboration with EVP Plays active role in developing and tracking budgets related to client digital activities, with ability to mentor mid-to-junior level staff on financials as appropriate Supports Global Head of Digital and Head of Social Media in monthly/quarterly forecasting and developing digital staff plans for core clients Manages multiple priorities at once and with ease Serves as quality control and final review of digital content/assets prior to client delivery Business Development & Operations Researches, develops and presents new business proposals, gaining more confidence and experience leading new business efforts Participates in organic/new business pitches with confidence Identifies and realizes opportunities for organic account growth by offering new digital tactics, ideas and upsells current offering on the account where they are embedded Understands key issues to be considered when making decisions and has the ability to formulate strong recommendations based on experience and data Utilizes data to drive agency recommendations and idea generation including ability to lead social listening, channel/content audit, user journey/persona development and other research projects to uncover clear and actionable insights Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of digital strategies and platform nuances across social, mobile and web platforms in addition to content and storytelling trends Demonstrates an understanding of Evoke Kyne's mission and values and a commitment to the growth and success of the company Collaborates with EVP to continue to enhance digital capabilities, suggesting new offerings or ways to elevate current practices and approaches Leadership & Teamwork Works collaboratively with account teams and other specialty teams, with ability to seamlessly flex between teams/management styles Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness and works through issues independently in as much as possible and effectively collaborates when appropriate Serves as a resource to account teams to educate and provide strategic counsel on digital and influencer programs Proactively seeks out professional development opportunities, skillset growth Assists in onboarding new specialty team members and account team members, coaching on best practices for working with digital team Provides direct and constructive feedback to junior team members, supporting them in developing fundamental skill sets (copywriting, research, project management, community management, etc.) Acts as a role model for junior team members Conducts annual reviews for direct reports (as appropriate) and regular check-ins, overseeing professional development and opportunities for growth and advancement Supervises junior staff by mentoring, motivating, coaching and providing clear and consistent feedback Be a change agent internally and with partners and clients - leading the way in best practice digital communications, problem-solving, coaching and building buy-in and consensus for innovative approaches Able to gather information to make appropriate decisions for clients and internal teams Role models company values and inspires an inclusive culture Effective Communication Plays a major part in drafting and providing oversight in development of digital strategies inclusive of those for corporate and unbranded/patient channels Robust knowledge of digital best practices across channels and keen eye for reviewing digital content for consistency, voice, channel nuances, brand/program style and developing analytics reports to report on results Collaborates with account teams to set appropriate timelines and follows established processes of leveraging strategic briefs and ensuring digital team inclusion as appropriate Leads key aspects of client interactions and liaison with external agency and third-party partners to further develop communications skills Continues to proactively seek opportunities to further hone communications skills, including presentation skills Manages and monitors workflow on accounts, anticipating and flagging staffing issues and offering solutions to EVP Qualifications Bachelor's degree, preferably in communications, marketing or digital Significant communications or related marketing / communications / digital / social experience; global health issues or health product communications experience preferred Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships/partnerships (internally and externally) Track record of building successful digital and social campaigns. Experience with social media strategy, content creation and campaign management - organic and paid initiatives. Experience developing and managing multichannel content calendars and with CMS such as WordPress. Proficiency with online/social research and analytics platforms such as Netbase, Sprinklr, Buffer, Buzzsumo, Meltwater, Klipfolio, Hubspot, Google Analytics, Mixpanel, etc. Confident with digital data (web, search, social, mobile; quantitative and qualitative), able to guide analytics projects and derive meaningful insights that can inform the strategic approach and yield hyper-targeted, high- impact communications strategies Team player, ability to work cooperatively across teams Prior supervisory experience and ability to develop junior team members Fluent English and excellent communications skills (written and oral), additional languages a plus Excellent organizational, communications and interpersonal skills Handles conflict diplomatically Delivers and accepts feedback well Has earned respect (internally and externally) and has leadership presence Confident and compelling style in communicating with clients, teams and external stakeholders Solid client relationship building and presentation skills Positive, professional, and flexible attitude that lends itself to quality client service Experienced in successfully managing resources and budgets Demonstrates keen critical thinking skills and proactivity Flexible and dynamic (e.g., willing to change and evolve thinking) Resourceful and proactively seeks solutions to challenges Knowledge of relevant guidelines and legislation as they pertain to digital marketing (e.g., GDPR) or to health communications (e.g., FDA or ABPI guidelines) Recognized project management aptitude Benefits include: Generous annual leave Contributory company pension scheme Life insurance cover and income protection Private medical insurance Discretionary bonus scheme Season ticket loan . click apply for full job details
Comms & Strategic PlanningHybrid Remote , London,England T&P m is one of the world's leading full service creative and media agencies, connecting talent and tech to drive growth for brands. Formed by the integration of The &Partnership and mSix&Partners , it brings together content and distribution into a single, holistic end-to-end marketing solution. Backed by WPP and GroupM and combined with the agility of an entrepreneurial Partner-led mindset, the multi-discipline agency spans four continents with 45 offices and over $1.2 billion dollars in billings globally. As an early adopter with the first ever AI-generated TV ad for Lexus in 2018, T&P m is focused on harnessing AI across all its outputs with its 1,900 people already trained on WPP's proprietary AI platform Creative Studio, to deliver enhanced outcomes for clients. We believe in The Power of &, bringing diverse talent together to transform the way great brands are built. Our teams blend creative, media, experience, and technology specialists from across our marketing practices. The performance mindset of these teams optimises to business outcomes in every channel, fueled by the latest innovations in AI. Working alongside our clients' marketing departments, we deliver '& mplified Creativity' to solve their business and brand challenges seamlessly, creatively and efficiently. Ultimately of course, we are our people. They're the most important part of our business, so we want to make a lasting impression on them in the same way they do on us, by striving to become the most important place in their careers. That's why we do our best to build strong communities around them; provide the best possible opportunities for them to develop & grow; and empower them to make a difference to their clients and the world at large. Our strengths often lie in our differences, so we challenge and champion each other and our clients, to be the very best we can be. T&P m embraces and celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are a worldwide creative agency that represents global clients. The more inclusive we are, the more brilliant work we can create together. Who is the client? Electronic Arts Inc. aka EA is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. EA develops and delivers games, content and online services for internet-connected consoles, mobile devices, and personal computers. EA employ 9,300 people in 31 global locations across the world with more than 30 million registered players around the world. EA is recognised for a portfolio for critically acclaimed, high-quality brands including: The Sims, Madden NFL, EA Sports FC, F1, Battlefield, Need for Speed and Dragon Age. EA believes the next 5 years will be more disruptive, more dynamic, and we'll see more players come into gaming than the last 40 years combined. They strongly believe that data informs their communications strategy, it doesn't drive, it doesn't dictate, it doesn't prescribe, it informs. What is the role? We are looking for a talented and experienced International Integrated Planning Director to join the embedded team, working on an exciting, innovation-led account. Your role will encompass supporting the Account leads in setting the direction for the client and for your team, encompassing smooth day-to-day running of the account and working with the client and agency planning team, market coordination, supporting strategic planning and digital teams, as well as pan-European and Global brand partnerships. You will be able to take both your immediate team and local market teams on a journey with you to ensure best in class delivery, and you will be comfortable managing external and internal stakeholders at various levels. More than anything, you'll have an appetite to work at pace, with agility, whilst maintaining focus and quality at all times . What will be your responsibilities? Build strong, trusted relationships with senior clients and internal stakeholders Be adaptable and able to fit the unique culture of the embedded team Be comfortable presenting to senior clients and helping the Client Lead & business director to run the client relationships. Set out the structure, process, tools and talent by market to service our current and future international requirements. We need someone who can work with the team to tackle a planning response across markets, as well helping to deliver the response logistically across all media channels - this is a role that combines strategic planning, full funnel delivery and best in class international market management. To oversee the financial aspects (including invoicing) of the account and contributing to trustworthy financial forecasting. To foresee and pro-actively resolve planning issues with clients and business Work with the team to identify key audience insights that drive our responses. To assist the client in the development of their objectives, by understanding the challenges and opportunities in their sector. Give strategic input into the planning and execution of the plans to support these objectives. Who are you? Experience in International Account Management Experience in Comms Planning and translating a strategy into media activation across all channels Experience team leader and manager, able to adapt to work with a variety of personalities and inspire great work from your team Confident presenter who can design and deliver great work for clients and tailor their narrative to their audience Experienced in running all aspects of an account - from team recruitment to stakeholder management and financial forecasting You are a good listener and able to collaborate with a wide cross section of people You have a solid history of working across a range of clients and are able to demonstrate how you have solved client business challenges with digital solutions - ideally Gaming and or Entertainment client experience would be an advantage. You exude the behaviours of the agency - Pioneering, Energetic and Honesty and are able to lead, inspire and motivate the team and wider network to consistent great work.
May 09, 2024
Full time
Comms & Strategic PlanningHybrid Remote , London,England T&P m is one of the world's leading full service creative and media agencies, connecting talent and tech to drive growth for brands. Formed by the integration of The &Partnership and mSix&Partners , it brings together content and distribution into a single, holistic end-to-end marketing solution. Backed by WPP and GroupM and combined with the agility of an entrepreneurial Partner-led mindset, the multi-discipline agency spans four continents with 45 offices and over $1.2 billion dollars in billings globally. As an early adopter with the first ever AI-generated TV ad for Lexus in 2018, T&P m is focused on harnessing AI across all its outputs with its 1,900 people already trained on WPP's proprietary AI platform Creative Studio, to deliver enhanced outcomes for clients. We believe in The Power of &, bringing diverse talent together to transform the way great brands are built. Our teams blend creative, media, experience, and technology specialists from across our marketing practices. The performance mindset of these teams optimises to business outcomes in every channel, fueled by the latest innovations in AI. Working alongside our clients' marketing departments, we deliver '& mplified Creativity' to solve their business and brand challenges seamlessly, creatively and efficiently. Ultimately of course, we are our people. They're the most important part of our business, so we want to make a lasting impression on them in the same way they do on us, by striving to become the most important place in their careers. That's why we do our best to build strong communities around them; provide the best possible opportunities for them to develop & grow; and empower them to make a difference to their clients and the world at large. Our strengths often lie in our differences, so we challenge and champion each other and our clients, to be the very best we can be. T&P m embraces and celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are a worldwide creative agency that represents global clients. The more inclusive we are, the more brilliant work we can create together. Who is the client? Electronic Arts Inc. aka EA is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. EA develops and delivers games, content and online services for internet-connected consoles, mobile devices, and personal computers. EA employ 9,300 people in 31 global locations across the world with more than 30 million registered players around the world. EA is recognised for a portfolio for critically acclaimed, high-quality brands including: The Sims, Madden NFL, EA Sports FC, F1, Battlefield, Need for Speed and Dragon Age. EA believes the next 5 years will be more disruptive, more dynamic, and we'll see more players come into gaming than the last 40 years combined. They strongly believe that data informs their communications strategy, it doesn't drive, it doesn't dictate, it doesn't prescribe, it informs. What is the role? We are looking for a talented and experienced International Integrated Planning Director to join the embedded team, working on an exciting, innovation-led account. Your role will encompass supporting the Account leads in setting the direction for the client and for your team, encompassing smooth day-to-day running of the account and working with the client and agency planning team, market coordination, supporting strategic planning and digital teams, as well as pan-European and Global brand partnerships. You will be able to take both your immediate team and local market teams on a journey with you to ensure best in class delivery, and you will be comfortable managing external and internal stakeholders at various levels. More than anything, you'll have an appetite to work at pace, with agility, whilst maintaining focus and quality at all times . What will be your responsibilities? Build strong, trusted relationships with senior clients and internal stakeholders Be adaptable and able to fit the unique culture of the embedded team Be comfortable presenting to senior clients and helping the Client Lead & business director to run the client relationships. Set out the structure, process, tools and talent by market to service our current and future international requirements. We need someone who can work with the team to tackle a planning response across markets, as well helping to deliver the response logistically across all media channels - this is a role that combines strategic planning, full funnel delivery and best in class international market management. To oversee the financial aspects (including invoicing) of the account and contributing to trustworthy financial forecasting. To foresee and pro-actively resolve planning issues with clients and business Work with the team to identify key audience insights that drive our responses. To assist the client in the development of their objectives, by understanding the challenges and opportunities in their sector. Give strategic input into the planning and execution of the plans to support these objectives. Who are you? Experience in International Account Management Experience in Comms Planning and translating a strategy into media activation across all channels Experience team leader and manager, able to adapt to work with a variety of personalities and inspire great work from your team Confident presenter who can design and deliver great work for clients and tailor their narrative to their audience Experienced in running all aspects of an account - from team recruitment to stakeholder management and financial forecasting You are a good listener and able to collaborate with a wide cross section of people You have a solid history of working across a range of clients and are able to demonstrate how you have solved client business challenges with digital solutions - ideally Gaming and or Entertainment client experience would be an advantage. You exude the behaviours of the agency - Pioneering, Energetic and Honesty and are able to lead, inspire and motivate the team and wider network to consistent great work.
The role The Account Director be the champion of delivering great work, on time and on budget for our clients. You will be responsible for leading the day-to-day of key projects across B2C and B2B discplines including eCommerce, CRM, Social, PR & Partnerships. Our clients will view you as someone they inherently trust and who is passionate about advancing their business. Your team will see you as someone that leads by example and champions a positive working environment that allows creative work to flourish. Key skills Client relationships: Develop, maintain and extend client relationships. Become your client's partner Develop a deep understanding of the client's business. Understand their pressures, products, goals and motivations, both on a project and business level Manage client expectations in relation to project objectives, timelines, and budgets. Be upfront, clear and honest at all times. Excellence in project management: Being the day-to-day lead on your specific projects, the client's first port of call Interpreting, questioning and challenging (where necessary) client briefs Overseeing project timelines, working with a PM Ensuring client feedback is clear and understood Using healthy paranoia to ensure work is always correct and without error Driving quality control across the board to ensure the work is on brand Great attention to detail, understanding of social, digital, CRM and video production process Escalating to senior management when required Financial Management: Ensure all projects are thoroughly costed against budget and communicated to the client Maintain a close eye on overburn Managing project estimates, client POs all the way to reconciliation. Agency and partner relationships: Build strong working relationships with creative, planning and the wider account team Help to drive the culture of the agency - become integral to its identity Skills and attitude: A friendly, positive team player, solution focussed A natural communicator Proactive - never waiting for opportunities, always hunting them down and enjoys working at pace Inquisitive, always questioning Taking pride in delivering the absolute best work we can as an agency An organiser, someone who keeps everyone on track Numerate Interested in the industry. Who's doing great work? What's the latest innovation? Qualifications: Experience at an integrated agency would help Demonstrate working very closely with clients and working with multiple stakeholders. Good knowledge of social & B2C and B2B comms
May 08, 2024
Full time
The role The Account Director be the champion of delivering great work, on time and on budget for our clients. You will be responsible for leading the day-to-day of key projects across B2C and B2B discplines including eCommerce, CRM, Social, PR & Partnerships. Our clients will view you as someone they inherently trust and who is passionate about advancing their business. Your team will see you as someone that leads by example and champions a positive working environment that allows creative work to flourish. Key skills Client relationships: Develop, maintain and extend client relationships. Become your client's partner Develop a deep understanding of the client's business. Understand their pressures, products, goals and motivations, both on a project and business level Manage client expectations in relation to project objectives, timelines, and budgets. Be upfront, clear and honest at all times. Excellence in project management: Being the day-to-day lead on your specific projects, the client's first port of call Interpreting, questioning and challenging (where necessary) client briefs Overseeing project timelines, working with a PM Ensuring client feedback is clear and understood Using healthy paranoia to ensure work is always correct and without error Driving quality control across the board to ensure the work is on brand Great attention to detail, understanding of social, digital, CRM and video production process Escalating to senior management when required Financial Management: Ensure all projects are thoroughly costed against budget and communicated to the client Maintain a close eye on overburn Managing project estimates, client POs all the way to reconciliation. Agency and partner relationships: Build strong working relationships with creative, planning and the wider account team Help to drive the culture of the agency - become integral to its identity Skills and attitude: A friendly, positive team player, solution focussed A natural communicator Proactive - never waiting for opportunities, always hunting them down and enjoys working at pace Inquisitive, always questioning Taking pride in delivering the absolute best work we can as an agency An organiser, someone who keeps everyone on track Numerate Interested in the industry. Who's doing great work? What's the latest innovation? Qualifications: Experience at an integrated agency would help Demonstrate working very closely with clients and working with multiple stakeholders. Good knowledge of social & B2C and B2B comms
Do you want to work with one of the world's most iconic brands, competing in the pinnacle of motorsports? If so, read on We're looking for a dynamic Account Director to sit within the heart of this motorsports team managing a team of four to deliver an exciting activation schedule in F1. This fantastic opportunity will sit within our motorsports department at Octagon and be the programme lead that brings this partnership to life. You'll be the day-to-day point of contact for our client's events and sponsorship team and will lead a team managing the partnership planning and development, event executions, marketing and digital promotion/activation and asset tracking. This position offers an opportunity to lead a mid-sized team and develop as a subject matter expert. Key skills we're looking for: Sponsorship Activation Brand Management Project Management People Management Strategic and Creative Thinking Leadership Rights Management We're looking for someone who: Has a passion for and expertise in sports, entertainment and sponsorship marketing - Motorsports experience a strong plus. Has 10+ years' experience in related field. Is ready and excited to be the client's go-to person, has excellent account management skills and can clearly present ideas, creative solutions and address challenges/obstacles head on. Has the ability to balance a number of projects and tasks simultaneously and consistently deliver high quality work to tight deadlines and when under pressure. Has prior experience serving as liaison between brand and partners, both internal and external, with the ability to become the brand gatekeeper. Is proficient in directing, reviewing, and providing quality control on deliverables prepared by outside vendors Has exceptional attention to detail, time management and organizational skills. Is comfortable with a moderate amount of travel that will be required throughout the year, including nights and weekends. Enjoys working and being part of a big team. Has the ability and flexibility to work some weekends and travel internationally as necessary. Key Responsibilities: Partnership development, supervision and implementation of operational and tactical sponsorship activations including but not limited to: Development of year-long activation plan based on annual client objectives and contractual deliverables. Rights holder relationship management. Event delivery across a number of F1 and ad-hoc events across the season. Execution and delivery of consistent partnership messaging, via physical and digital assets. Third party vendor management and inter - departmental output management. Lead and build strong relationships with client and various internal client marketing teams and stakeholders, the go-to oversight person for all sponsorship activations. Support strategic planning of programme and comms with Group Director, Strategy and Creative Teams Lead and grow key relationships including F1 rights holder and third party vendor partners. Line management of one to two direct reports, providing day to day support and oversight, guidance and career development opportunities. Provide oversight for the account team's day-to-day activities and quality control for all client facing materials. Budget management and financial reporting for areas of responsibility. Prepare presentation documents supporting strategies, ideations, sponsorship evaluations, POV's, program overviews, recap summaries, finances and partnership opportunities. Project management and tracking of sponsorship assets. Help keep the larger agency team on task and on time - manage timelines and status documents. Develop a working knowledge and understanding of the client's business initiatives and marketing trends. You will also need to have: Solid Agency experience working in a similar role, ideally with experience in the motor sports arena. High level Power Point Skills, Excel and Outlook and a confidence to present internally and externally. It's not essential but will be advantageous if: You are fluent in any other languages. The Bigger Team You'll Join Octagon is the global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing arm of the Interpublic Group. We take pride in being Playmakers - finding insightful, bold ways to create play in our work, our lives, and in the world. We believe in the power of play to create big ideas and unlock potential for our clients and talent. We can put ourselves in the shoes of fans because we ARE fans - of sports, entertainment, and culture at large. This expertise allows us to continually evolve the fan experience across sports and entertainment alongside some of the biggest brands and talent in the world. The world needs play more than ever. Are you a Playmaker? Core benefits (available from start date) - flexible holiday allowance, AXA private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, Employee Assistance Programme. Flexible benefits (available after probation) - Gymflex, dental insurance, travel insurance, health cash plan, Cycle scheme, interest-free season ticket loans A Flexible Workplace - we have a number of initiatives in place to ensure that our team have the flexibility to balance work with their lives, this includes flexible holiday allowance and flexible working options We also run a number of internal programmes to support physical and mental wellbeing, alongside learning and development opportunities to support career development and progression Expensable lunches from our flexible working office in the heart of Shoreditch! Hybrid working - meaning you can work from home or our office flexibly. Free breakfast in the office Octagon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at . This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered.
May 08, 2024
Full time
Do you want to work with one of the world's most iconic brands, competing in the pinnacle of motorsports? If so, read on We're looking for a dynamic Account Director to sit within the heart of this motorsports team managing a team of four to deliver an exciting activation schedule in F1. This fantastic opportunity will sit within our motorsports department at Octagon and be the programme lead that brings this partnership to life. You'll be the day-to-day point of contact for our client's events and sponsorship team and will lead a team managing the partnership planning and development, event executions, marketing and digital promotion/activation and asset tracking. This position offers an opportunity to lead a mid-sized team and develop as a subject matter expert. Key skills we're looking for: Sponsorship Activation Brand Management Project Management People Management Strategic and Creative Thinking Leadership Rights Management We're looking for someone who: Has a passion for and expertise in sports, entertainment and sponsorship marketing - Motorsports experience a strong plus. Has 10+ years' experience in related field. Is ready and excited to be the client's go-to person, has excellent account management skills and can clearly present ideas, creative solutions and address challenges/obstacles head on. Has the ability to balance a number of projects and tasks simultaneously and consistently deliver high quality work to tight deadlines and when under pressure. Has prior experience serving as liaison between brand and partners, both internal and external, with the ability to become the brand gatekeeper. Is proficient in directing, reviewing, and providing quality control on deliverables prepared by outside vendors Has exceptional attention to detail, time management and organizational skills. Is comfortable with a moderate amount of travel that will be required throughout the year, including nights and weekends. Enjoys working and being part of a big team. Has the ability and flexibility to work some weekends and travel internationally as necessary. Key Responsibilities: Partnership development, supervision and implementation of operational and tactical sponsorship activations including but not limited to: Development of year-long activation plan based on annual client objectives and contractual deliverables. Rights holder relationship management. Event delivery across a number of F1 and ad-hoc events across the season. Execution and delivery of consistent partnership messaging, via physical and digital assets. Third party vendor management and inter - departmental output management. Lead and build strong relationships with client and various internal client marketing teams and stakeholders, the go-to oversight person for all sponsorship activations. Support strategic planning of programme and comms with Group Director, Strategy and Creative Teams Lead and grow key relationships including F1 rights holder and third party vendor partners. Line management of one to two direct reports, providing day to day support and oversight, guidance and career development opportunities. Provide oversight for the account team's day-to-day activities and quality control for all client facing materials. Budget management and financial reporting for areas of responsibility. Prepare presentation documents supporting strategies, ideations, sponsorship evaluations, POV's, program overviews, recap summaries, finances and partnership opportunities. Project management and tracking of sponsorship assets. Help keep the larger agency team on task and on time - manage timelines and status documents. Develop a working knowledge and understanding of the client's business initiatives and marketing trends. You will also need to have: Solid Agency experience working in a similar role, ideally with experience in the motor sports arena. High level Power Point Skills, Excel and Outlook and a confidence to present internally and externally. It's not essential but will be advantageous if: You are fluent in any other languages. The Bigger Team You'll Join Octagon is the global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing arm of the Interpublic Group. We take pride in being Playmakers - finding insightful, bold ways to create play in our work, our lives, and in the world. We believe in the power of play to create big ideas and unlock potential for our clients and talent. We can put ourselves in the shoes of fans because we ARE fans - of sports, entertainment, and culture at large. This expertise allows us to continually evolve the fan experience across sports and entertainment alongside some of the biggest brands and talent in the world. The world needs play more than ever. Are you a Playmaker? Core benefits (available from start date) - flexible holiday allowance, AXA private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, Employee Assistance Programme. Flexible benefits (available after probation) - Gymflex, dental insurance, travel insurance, health cash plan, Cycle scheme, interest-free season ticket loans A Flexible Workplace - we have a number of initiatives in place to ensure that our team have the flexibility to balance work with their lives, this includes flexible holiday allowance and flexible working options We also run a number of internal programmes to support physical and mental wellbeing, alongside learning and development opportunities to support career development and progression Expensable lunches from our flexible working office in the heart of Shoreditch! Hybrid working - meaning you can work from home or our office flexibly. Free breakfast in the office Octagon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at . This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered.
About Pulse Creative Pulse Creative is our embedded agency for News UK, formed through a WPP-backed joint venture between The&Partnership, m/SIX, and Wunderman. Pulse Creative work on some of the country's most-loved brands including The Times, Times Radio, The Sun, talkSPORT and Virgin Radio. The agency houses more than 40 experts in everything from creative, design, digital content creation, UX, and development, to comms planning, brand strategy, account handling and media planning and buying, Pulse Creative represents the collaborative, integrated agency model of the future. About News UK News UK is the proud owner of a stable of news and media brands that span the most popular to the most respected, cover the highbrow to the lowdown, provide the first flash and the last word. News UK is constantly reinventing the business of storytelling, always striving to find new ways of educating, entertaining, engaging and empowering our audiences. News UK's award-winning stable of brands include The Times, The Sunday Times, Times Radio, The Sun, talkSPORT, talk TV, Virgin Radio and many more. About The Times The Times is a faithful recorder of the times for more than 200 years. It is authoritative, credible, responsible, trusted and a part of the nation's cultural heritage. A premium British brand recognised the world over. But The Times is also a fast-moving, highly creative, multi-channel media operation which has a long heritage of modernity, of being first, of breaking through, of creating change. It is an informer, an entertainer, a campaigner, an innovator, and an agenda-setter that has always had the capacity to surprise. The Role Our new Account Director working on The Times and The Sunday Times should be the champion of delivering great work (at pace), on time and on budget for our clients. Clients will view you as someone they inherently trust, who is passionate about The Times brand, meets their expectations and with whom they can have an honest dialogue about making the work better. Your wider agency team will view you as a digital and social expert, a go-getter, who keeps everyone on track and communicates brilliantly whilst striving for the best creative product that the agency can produce. You will be a digital first thinker, super organised, smart and comfortable owning multiple projects and driving them forward. This role is 4 days a week in office. Key skills Client relationships: Develop, maintain and extend client relationships. Become your client's partner Develop a deep understanding of the client's business. Understand their pressures, products, goals and motivations, both on a project and business level Manage client expectations in relation to project objectives, timelines, and budgets. Be upfront, clear and honest at all times. Digital and social: Manage and optimise digital and social campaign strategies whilst collaborating with the wider agency and marketing teams to ensure audience and creative consistency across all channels. Create and implement tailored campaigns for each social media platform - in particular Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn - capitalizing on their unique features and audience demographics. Supervise the development of a wide range of content formats, including video and interactive formats, whilst ensuring alignment with the brand's voice and objectives. Keep up-to-date with the latest social media platform developments, trends, and emerging formats, effectively leveraging this knowledge to drive campaign success. Track and analyse key performance indicators to assess campaign effectiveness and make data-driven adjustments. Implement and manage paid advertising campaigns on social platforms, targeting specific audience segments to enhance visibility and engagement. Excellence in project management: Being the day-to-day manager of your specific projects, the client's first port of call Interpreting, questioning and challenging (where necessary) client briefs Overseeing project timelines, working with a PM Ensuring client feedback is clear and understood Using healthy paranoia to ensure work is always correct and without error Driving quality control across the board to ensure the work is on brand Great attention to detail, understanding of social, digital, CRM and video production process Escalating to senior management when required Financial Management: Ensure all projects are thoroughly costed against budget and communicated to the client Maintain a close eye on overburn Managing project estimates, client POs all the way to reconciliation. Agency and partner relationships: Build strong working relationships with creative, planning and the wider account team Help to drive the culture of the agency - become integral to its identity Skills and attitude: A friendly, positive team player, solution focussed A natural communicator Proactive - never waiting for opportunities, always hunting them down and enjoys working at pace Inquisitive, always questioning Taking pride in delivering the absolute best work we can as an agency An organiser, someone who keeps everyone on track Numerate Interested in the industry. Who's doing great work? What's the latest innovation? Qualifications: Experience in a social/digital first agency would help Demonstrate working very closely with clients and working with multiple stakeholders. Good knowledge of project management and how to deliver TLL comms (e.g. print, digi, CRM) Join Pulse to work on The Times and be part of a top agency working on a renowned brand that shapes public discourse and delivers exceptional journalism to millions of readers. If you are a strategic thinker, customer-centric, and passionate about leveraging CRM to enhance subscriber experiences, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and make a significant impact on The Times' customer communications and Times+ program.
May 08, 2024
Full time
About Pulse Creative Pulse Creative is our embedded agency for News UK, formed through a WPP-backed joint venture between The&Partnership, m/SIX, and Wunderman. Pulse Creative work on some of the country's most-loved brands including The Times, Times Radio, The Sun, talkSPORT and Virgin Radio. The agency houses more than 40 experts in everything from creative, design, digital content creation, UX, and development, to comms planning, brand strategy, account handling and media planning and buying, Pulse Creative represents the collaborative, integrated agency model of the future. About News UK News UK is the proud owner of a stable of news and media brands that span the most popular to the most respected, cover the highbrow to the lowdown, provide the first flash and the last word. News UK is constantly reinventing the business of storytelling, always striving to find new ways of educating, entertaining, engaging and empowering our audiences. News UK's award-winning stable of brands include The Times, The Sunday Times, Times Radio, The Sun, talkSPORT, talk TV, Virgin Radio and many more. About The Times The Times is a faithful recorder of the times for more than 200 years. It is authoritative, credible, responsible, trusted and a part of the nation's cultural heritage. A premium British brand recognised the world over. But The Times is also a fast-moving, highly creative, multi-channel media operation which has a long heritage of modernity, of being first, of breaking through, of creating change. It is an informer, an entertainer, a campaigner, an innovator, and an agenda-setter that has always had the capacity to surprise. The Role Our new Account Director working on The Times and The Sunday Times should be the champion of delivering great work (at pace), on time and on budget for our clients. Clients will view you as someone they inherently trust, who is passionate about The Times brand, meets their expectations and with whom they can have an honest dialogue about making the work better. Your wider agency team will view you as a digital and social expert, a go-getter, who keeps everyone on track and communicates brilliantly whilst striving for the best creative product that the agency can produce. You will be a digital first thinker, super organised, smart and comfortable owning multiple projects and driving them forward. This role is 4 days a week in office. Key skills Client relationships: Develop, maintain and extend client relationships. Become your client's partner Develop a deep understanding of the client's business. Understand their pressures, products, goals and motivations, both on a project and business level Manage client expectations in relation to project objectives, timelines, and budgets. Be upfront, clear and honest at all times. Digital and social: Manage and optimise digital and social campaign strategies whilst collaborating with the wider agency and marketing teams to ensure audience and creative consistency across all channels. Create and implement tailored campaigns for each social media platform - in particular Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn - capitalizing on their unique features and audience demographics. Supervise the development of a wide range of content formats, including video and interactive formats, whilst ensuring alignment with the brand's voice and objectives. Keep up-to-date with the latest social media platform developments, trends, and emerging formats, effectively leveraging this knowledge to drive campaign success. Track and analyse key performance indicators to assess campaign effectiveness and make data-driven adjustments. Implement and manage paid advertising campaigns on social platforms, targeting specific audience segments to enhance visibility and engagement. Excellence in project management: Being the day-to-day manager of your specific projects, the client's first port of call Interpreting, questioning and challenging (where necessary) client briefs Overseeing project timelines, working with a PM Ensuring client feedback is clear and understood Using healthy paranoia to ensure work is always correct and without error Driving quality control across the board to ensure the work is on brand Great attention to detail, understanding of social, digital, CRM and video production process Escalating to senior management when required Financial Management: Ensure all projects are thoroughly costed against budget and communicated to the client Maintain a close eye on overburn Managing project estimates, client POs all the way to reconciliation. Agency and partner relationships: Build strong working relationships with creative, planning and the wider account team Help to drive the culture of the agency - become integral to its identity Skills and attitude: A friendly, positive team player, solution focussed A natural communicator Proactive - never waiting for opportunities, always hunting them down and enjoys working at pace Inquisitive, always questioning Taking pride in delivering the absolute best work we can as an agency An organiser, someone who keeps everyone on track Numerate Interested in the industry. Who's doing great work? What's the latest innovation? Qualifications: Experience in a social/digital first agency would help Demonstrate working very closely with clients and working with multiple stakeholders. Good knowledge of project management and how to deliver TLL comms (e.g. print, digi, CRM) Join Pulse to work on The Times and be part of a top agency working on a renowned brand that shapes public discourse and delivers exceptional journalism to millions of readers. If you are a strategic thinker, customer-centric, and passionate about leveraging CRM to enhance subscriber experiences, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and make a significant impact on The Times' customer communications and Times+ program.
ABOUT US Initiative unlocks business growth for the world's most ambitious brands. We believe in the power of media to reshape our industry and orchestrate a brand's entire consumer experience, by balancing both what unites people and what makes them different. When brands unite people in culture, they build Fame, and when brands connect individuals to their unique journeys, they build customer Flow. Media responsibility is at the forefront of everything we do, w hether it's creating media plans that reflect the diversity of our communities, promote brand safety, and foster sustainability. Our agency celebrates diversity in an inclusive environment where all of our 6,000+ strong talent across 90+ markets feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision is to create not only a better media company, but also a better media industry, and maybe even a better world. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES You will develop a deep understanding of the client's business, their needs, expectations, and requirements and lead the contributing team members and partners in determining the best approach, deliverables, and tools to use. You will have the confidence and capability to outline the bones of a response to brief yourself and will have an understanding of which specialist crafts and skillset are needed to elevate the response. You will be the organizing force to ensure everything runs smoothly, end to end from scoping to reporting on results of key programmes. You will ensure that new challenges and requirements from the client are fully understood by the team, prioritized, and operationalized correctly and you will participate in solution development as the engagement evolves. Ensure consistent application and roll out of strategies across regions & local markets, as well as creating a feedback loop to share learnings. Track and manage progress with senior client and agency stakeholders, becoming a trusted adviser to the LEGO global clients and be regularly relied upon for your expertise and viewpoints Ensure both agency and clients are adhering to the agreed ways of working process, and manage relationships with LEGO partner agencies to ensure roles and responsibilities are followed. KEY RELATIONSHIPS Internally: with Global and Regional Initiative colleagues across strategy, analytics, audience planning and Comms Design, as well as with specialists within Kinesso and our IPG agency group. Externally: with key LEGO clients and 3 rd party agencies (consultancies) ABOUT YOU We're looking for a media/marketing generalist, who is able to lead cross-craft projects and form / deliver a POV Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities Strong communication skills - being able to communicate effectively with senior clients as well as agency teams Team player who is skilled in navigating a matrixed organization and aligning diverse stakeholder interests (managing your peers and up) Self-starter/entrepreneurial spirit/ motivator - Good at owning, structuring, and driving multiple parallel project assignments that routinely require independent judgement, trade-offs or prioritization Proactive and seeking out building relationships, able to connect with new and varied disciplines quickly Exceptional project management skills - exhibit strong follow-through and accountability, high attention to detail Interest to learn and represent multiple projects outside of your main area of expertise Positive and solution-oriented (glass half full) outlook Employee Transparency At Mediabrands and Kinesso, we celebrate difference and believe this makes us stronger. Mediabrands and Kinesso are equal opportunity employers and committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess at if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application. The Perks We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued - and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits: Flexi-leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year Free breakfast and free lunch Early finish Fridays Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times) Retail discounts Electric vehicle salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme, including Headspace & flu jabs Interest free season ticket loan Paid time off for Volunteering Group Income Protection Life Assurance Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level) Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6% Generous Parental Leave & Pay Independent mortgage advice Financial education Employee Assistance Programme Free eye tests Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!
May 08, 2024
Full time
ABOUT US Initiative unlocks business growth for the world's most ambitious brands. We believe in the power of media to reshape our industry and orchestrate a brand's entire consumer experience, by balancing both what unites people and what makes them different. When brands unite people in culture, they build Fame, and when brands connect individuals to their unique journeys, they build customer Flow. Media responsibility is at the forefront of everything we do, w hether it's creating media plans that reflect the diversity of our communities, promote brand safety, and foster sustainability. Our agency celebrates diversity in an inclusive environment where all of our 6,000+ strong talent across 90+ markets feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision is to create not only a better media company, but also a better media industry, and maybe even a better world. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES You will develop a deep understanding of the client's business, their needs, expectations, and requirements and lead the contributing team members and partners in determining the best approach, deliverables, and tools to use. You will have the confidence and capability to outline the bones of a response to brief yourself and will have an understanding of which specialist crafts and skillset are needed to elevate the response. You will be the organizing force to ensure everything runs smoothly, end to end from scoping to reporting on results of key programmes. You will ensure that new challenges and requirements from the client are fully understood by the team, prioritized, and operationalized correctly and you will participate in solution development as the engagement evolves. Ensure consistent application and roll out of strategies across regions & local markets, as well as creating a feedback loop to share learnings. Track and manage progress with senior client and agency stakeholders, becoming a trusted adviser to the LEGO global clients and be regularly relied upon for your expertise and viewpoints Ensure both agency and clients are adhering to the agreed ways of working process, and manage relationships with LEGO partner agencies to ensure roles and responsibilities are followed. KEY RELATIONSHIPS Internally: with Global and Regional Initiative colleagues across strategy, analytics, audience planning and Comms Design, as well as with specialists within Kinesso and our IPG agency group. Externally: with key LEGO clients and 3 rd party agencies (consultancies) ABOUT YOU We're looking for a media/marketing generalist, who is able to lead cross-craft projects and form / deliver a POV Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities Strong communication skills - being able to communicate effectively with senior clients as well as agency teams Team player who is skilled in navigating a matrixed organization and aligning diverse stakeholder interests (managing your peers and up) Self-starter/entrepreneurial spirit/ motivator - Good at owning, structuring, and driving multiple parallel project assignments that routinely require independent judgement, trade-offs or prioritization Proactive and seeking out building relationships, able to connect with new and varied disciplines quickly Exceptional project management skills - exhibit strong follow-through and accountability, high attention to detail Interest to learn and represent multiple projects outside of your main area of expertise Positive and solution-oriented (glass half full) outlook Employee Transparency At Mediabrands and Kinesso, we celebrate difference and believe this makes us stronger. Mediabrands and Kinesso are equal opportunity employers and committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess at if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application. The Perks We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued - and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits: Flexi-leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year Free breakfast and free lunch Early finish Fridays Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times) Retail discounts Electric vehicle salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme, including Headspace & flu jabs Interest free season ticket loan Paid time off for Volunteering Group Income Protection Life Assurance Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level) Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6% Generous Parental Leave & Pay Independent mortgage advice Financial education Employee Assistance Programme Free eye tests Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!
Business Director, Connections Planning - (12 month FTC) Role: Business Director Department/Team : Connections Planning Role Objective We are recruiting for a Business Director for a 12 month FTC who is an exceptional and driven media planner, to join our C onnections P lanning team working on the Unilever account. Unilever is one of the world's and UK's leading FMCG companies , with an incredible portfolio of household names. Unilever's product portfolio comprises five business groups; B eauty & Wellbeing, P ersonal C are products, H omecare products, Food and I ce-cream. They have a long-standing heritage of putting their customers at the heart of everything they do - and leading with the principles of driving positive change through their brands . Your role, as a Planning Lead will be focused on leading a team to deliver the pl anning and account management across one of Unilever's five categories , working across some iconic household brands such as Persil and Comfort. You will get the opportunity to design exciting, award-winning campaigns as well as work with channel specialists to make those plans a reality. This involves everything from defining the approach to audience, designing the connections plan across both brand & performance using all relevant touchpoints as well as advising on media innovation and measurement. We have strong inter-agency relationships, working closely with creative, PR & experiential and influencer agencies and enjoying senior client exposure. The client offer s the opportunity to deliver fresh ideas & push boundaries to continue their business growth. We have a very strong relationship with the client and are often seen as an extension of their team. Mindshare work on the Unilever account globally, and whilst this role is UK specific there is a lot of collaboration between the teams. About the role You will be expected to demonstrate experience and knowledge in : G reat stakeholder management with both clients and agency alike (across both junior and senior levels) Ability to work with clients to ensure the brief is right with clear and measurable objectives in place An ability to think and work 'audience first', translating audience insight into actionable audiences Specify how to build and target audiences in addressable and non-addressable media and validate the approach to ensure that the defined audience can be reached at the scale required Designing an approach that outlines how and where we will connect with defined audiences in media Designing the connections ecosystem & plan, working closely and collaboratively with channel specialists Day to day management of campaigns as a key liaison between clients and channel specialists Designing measurement & testing framework to inform as well as measure and optimise the campaigns Line management of planning team within account structure Responsibilities to the planning department as senior member of the team, contributing to Business Director board meetings and leading work streams. SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS: You show a passion for media and the industry with knowledge of the main trends that help to inform your thinking and output. You have clear opinions and an understanding of what makes a great media campaign - tangibly prove your plans are aimed at achieving excellence in planning craft. You can create a holistic measurement framework that is relevant for the brand and every campaign (setting KPIs, methods i.e., which tool/system, necessary tracking) and plans for adaptation/ optimisation ). You must have extensive experience leading senior client relationships, managing all agency teams, leading and delivering client projects and tackling challenging conversations. You are an excellent team player taking the responsibility for working in a collaborative, inclusive way to allow specialists to contribute. You demonstrate a high degree of organisation that leads to successfully managing workflow for self and more junior members of the team. You are open-minded, flexible and embracing of agile ways of working. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: As Business Director you will be responsible for the leadership and delivery of best-in-class planning and implementation. You will have a strong desire to deliver innovative and effective work both reactively (in response to briefs), and proactively (spotting those opportunities for insight and innovation outside of briefs). We expect our Business Directors to show a breath of understanding of media channels, as well as in-depth and speciality understanding in how to discuss the present and future role each channel plays as part of a comms strategy. Collaborative both in the day-to-day account role and across the planning department. About the planning department The Connections Planning team plays a crucial role in designing the audiences, connections, content and measurement that deliver the most innovative and effective solutions to clients. To do this requires a team of people with a high degree of knowledge of the UK media market and a deep understanding of the role of technology in driving opportunities to target audiences, it's impact on the connections and content that will engage people, and how media can be measured and optimised . Members of the team understand consumer trends and are able to translate insights and strategic direction into actionable media solutions. They interact with a wide range of other teams including Intelligence and Strategic Planning, the specialist channel teams that execute the media, and the Live Planning team that optimises across all media channels. What we can offer you A strong salary commensurate and in-line with relevant experience 25 days annual leave and your birthday day off Ongoing internal and external training opportunities The opportunity to attend industry conferences and awards nights Career and personal progression Excellent pension matching structure About Mindshare Mindshare is a leading global marketing and media services network with billings in excess of £23billion worldwide. We work with some of the most famous businesses and brands in the UK - such as Unilever, Ford, KFC, Nike, Marks & Spencer and TK Maxx. The Mindshare network consists of 116 offices across 86 countries throughout the USA, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, and Asia Pacific; each dedicated to forging competitive marketing advantage for businesses and their brands. Our approach Our ambition is to drive Good Growth for our clients. Good Growth is about delivering growth that is enduring and is considerate of people and planet. Media is a powerful force, and we need to be mindful of the responsibility that it brings. We help our clients make better decisions by ensuring we use media in a trusted, inclusive and sustainable way. We recognise that in order to drive Good Growth, we need to place people at the heart of everything we do. Understanding people, not demographics allows us to place media meaningfully into their lives. Good Growth is a big ambition - one which inspires change for the industry but also for our agency and we achieve this through our values of Energy, Empathy and Impact. Working for Mindshare Our brilliant people allow us to deliver our ambition. We invest heavily in their development to ensure they are progressing and thriving wherever they work in our business. We also think inspiration for our staff is key and our pinnacle and flagship event of the year, Huddle, connects people, opinions and perspectives across borders and is all about learning something new and participating. Committed to Diversity & Inclusion We have a big dream at Mindshare, to become the most inclusive place to work in the country! This will take time but the whole agency is passionate about making it a reality. To support this, we currently have 8 Employee Resource Groups available for our people to join and be a part of including, Roots, PrideM , Women in Business, Enable, Declassify, 0Borders, ADAM and Working Parents. These groups hold the agency to account for making progress and, along with our Mental Health Allies, design and lead events and initiatives that help us create a welcoming environment to all and a place where everyone can be their most confident self.
May 08, 2024
Full time
Business Director, Connections Planning - (12 month FTC) Role: Business Director Department/Team : Connections Planning Role Objective We are recruiting for a Business Director for a 12 month FTC who is an exceptional and driven media planner, to join our C onnections P lanning team working on the Unilever account. Unilever is one of the world's and UK's leading FMCG companies , with an incredible portfolio of household names. Unilever's product portfolio comprises five business groups; B eauty & Wellbeing, P ersonal C are products, H omecare products, Food and I ce-cream. They have a long-standing heritage of putting their customers at the heart of everything they do - and leading with the principles of driving positive change through their brands . Your role, as a Planning Lead will be focused on leading a team to deliver the pl anning and account management across one of Unilever's five categories , working across some iconic household brands such as Persil and Comfort. You will get the opportunity to design exciting, award-winning campaigns as well as work with channel specialists to make those plans a reality. This involves everything from defining the approach to audience, designing the connections plan across both brand & performance using all relevant touchpoints as well as advising on media innovation and measurement. We have strong inter-agency relationships, working closely with creative, PR & experiential and influencer agencies and enjoying senior client exposure. The client offer s the opportunity to deliver fresh ideas & push boundaries to continue their business growth. We have a very strong relationship with the client and are often seen as an extension of their team. Mindshare work on the Unilever account globally, and whilst this role is UK specific there is a lot of collaboration between the teams. About the role You will be expected to demonstrate experience and knowledge in : G reat stakeholder management with both clients and agency alike (across both junior and senior levels) Ability to work with clients to ensure the brief is right with clear and measurable objectives in place An ability to think and work 'audience first', translating audience insight into actionable audiences Specify how to build and target audiences in addressable and non-addressable media and validate the approach to ensure that the defined audience can be reached at the scale required Designing an approach that outlines how and where we will connect with defined audiences in media Designing the connections ecosystem & plan, working closely and collaboratively with channel specialists Day to day management of campaigns as a key liaison between clients and channel specialists Designing measurement & testing framework to inform as well as measure and optimise the campaigns Line management of planning team within account structure Responsibilities to the planning department as senior member of the team, contributing to Business Director board meetings and leading work streams. SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS: You show a passion for media and the industry with knowledge of the main trends that help to inform your thinking and output. You have clear opinions and an understanding of what makes a great media campaign - tangibly prove your plans are aimed at achieving excellence in planning craft. You can create a holistic measurement framework that is relevant for the brand and every campaign (setting KPIs, methods i.e., which tool/system, necessary tracking) and plans for adaptation/ optimisation ). You must have extensive experience leading senior client relationships, managing all agency teams, leading and delivering client projects and tackling challenging conversations. You are an excellent team player taking the responsibility for working in a collaborative, inclusive way to allow specialists to contribute. You demonstrate a high degree of organisation that leads to successfully managing workflow for self and more junior members of the team. You are open-minded, flexible and embracing of agile ways of working. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: As Business Director you will be responsible for the leadership and delivery of best-in-class planning and implementation. You will have a strong desire to deliver innovative and effective work both reactively (in response to briefs), and proactively (spotting those opportunities for insight and innovation outside of briefs). We expect our Business Directors to show a breath of understanding of media channels, as well as in-depth and speciality understanding in how to discuss the present and future role each channel plays as part of a comms strategy. Collaborative both in the day-to-day account role and across the planning department. About the planning department The Connections Planning team plays a crucial role in designing the audiences, connections, content and measurement that deliver the most innovative and effective solutions to clients. To do this requires a team of people with a high degree of knowledge of the UK media market and a deep understanding of the role of technology in driving opportunities to target audiences, it's impact on the connections and content that will engage people, and how media can be measured and optimised . Members of the team understand consumer trends and are able to translate insights and strategic direction into actionable media solutions. They interact with a wide range of other teams including Intelligence and Strategic Planning, the specialist channel teams that execute the media, and the Live Planning team that optimises across all media channels. What we can offer you A strong salary commensurate and in-line with relevant experience 25 days annual leave and your birthday day off Ongoing internal and external training opportunities The opportunity to attend industry conferences and awards nights Career and personal progression Excellent pension matching structure About Mindshare Mindshare is a leading global marketing and media services network with billings in excess of £23billion worldwide. We work with some of the most famous businesses and brands in the UK - such as Unilever, Ford, KFC, Nike, Marks & Spencer and TK Maxx. The Mindshare network consists of 116 offices across 86 countries throughout the USA, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, and Asia Pacific; each dedicated to forging competitive marketing advantage for businesses and their brands. Our approach Our ambition is to drive Good Growth for our clients. Good Growth is about delivering growth that is enduring and is considerate of people and planet. Media is a powerful force, and we need to be mindful of the responsibility that it brings. We help our clients make better decisions by ensuring we use media in a trusted, inclusive and sustainable way. We recognise that in order to drive Good Growth, we need to place people at the heart of everything we do. Understanding people, not demographics allows us to place media meaningfully into their lives. Good Growth is a big ambition - one which inspires change for the industry but also for our agency and we achieve this through our values of Energy, Empathy and Impact. Working for Mindshare Our brilliant people allow us to deliver our ambition. We invest heavily in their development to ensure they are progressing and thriving wherever they work in our business. We also think inspiration for our staff is key and our pinnacle and flagship event of the year, Huddle, connects people, opinions and perspectives across borders and is all about learning something new and participating. Committed to Diversity & Inclusion We have a big dream at Mindshare, to become the most inclusive place to work in the country! This will take time but the whole agency is passionate about making it a reality. To support this, we currently have 8 Employee Resource Groups available for our people to join and be a part of including, Roots, PrideM , Women in Business, Enable, Declassify, 0Borders, ADAM and Working Parents. These groups hold the agency to account for making progress and, along with our Mental Health Allies, design and lead events and initiatives that help us create a welcoming environment to all and a place where everyone can be their most confident self.
WHAT YOU'LL DO We are seeking a versatile senior marketing professional with a specialization in storytelling, content creation and campaign management. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive marketing strategies, in close collaboration with the Marketing Director, that enhance brand visibility, engage the target audience, and drive business growth. As a Marketing Senior Manager within BCG's Financial Institutions Practice Area (PA), you will support the Global Marketing Director and broader Leadership PA Team in the development and execution of our marketing strategy to help build and strengthen client relationships and position the PA as thought leaders in the market. You will have a global responsibility with strong visibility to PA leadership, independently managing the execution of broad portfolio PA marketing efforts across all marketing channels. You will help develop the PA annual marketing plan, acting as a "face to the customer" towards strategic partners. You will manage publication pipelines and content distribution end to end, plan and execute conferences, events and partnerships as well as drive overarching campaigns. Additional tasks include reviews of PA marketing performance, preparation of recommendations to key stakeholders as well as complex analysis to inform decisions of the leadership team. Content Strategy and Creation: Develop and execute a cohesive content strategy aligned with overall marketing objectives. Create compelling and high-quality content for various channels, including web, social media, email etc. Campaign Management: Plan, execute, and optimize integrated marketing campaigns across multiple channels to achieve set goals. Monitor and analyze campaign performance, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement. Systems Management: Collaborate with sector & functional teams to review, refresh and update CRM system Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including experts, clients and global marketing CoE's, to ensure alignment of messaging and goals. Work closely with internal stakeholders to gather insights and input for effective campaign planning. Market Research and Analysis: Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and market dynamics. Conduct regular analysis of marketing metrics to measure the effectiveness of campaigns and adjust strategies accordingly. Brand Management: Uphold and enhance the brand identity through consistent messaging and visual elements. Ensure all content and campaigns adhere to brand guidelines. YOU'RE GOOD AT Managing a best-in-class suite of marketing & communication materials and activities that support client teams in building and strengthening client relationships Making independent decisions within existing guidelines around marketing / comms activities preparation Managing internal communication activities and platforms Managing training delivery to PA stakeholders on new tools/ processes (e.g. LinkedIn publishing) Managing social media efforts such as Linked In /Elevate for PA leadership Summarizing PA marketing activities and impact for dissemination to leadership team and throughout the practice Leading and coaching more junior team members YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS) 8-10 years of relevant experience with a focus on marketing strategy, content creation and campaign management. Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. Ability to effectively manage and drive area of accountabilities, contributing to higher level agenda setting. Excellent execution/ organizational and communication skills Highly professional, service oriented, pro-active and flexible attitude Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in marketing tools and platforms, including but not limited to Google Analytics, social media management tools, and content creation software. Advanced proficiency in Outlook, Powerpoint and Excel YOU'LL WORK WITH BCG's marketing team drives the firm's reputation as a thought leader. We work to strengthen and protect BCG's brand, advance our business agenda, and partner with management to engage with our key audiences through tools such as global thought-leadership publications, public relations, alumni outreach, recruitment marketing, and social media.
Feb 02, 2024
Full time
WHAT YOU'LL DO We are seeking a versatile senior marketing professional with a specialization in storytelling, content creation and campaign management. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive marketing strategies, in close collaboration with the Marketing Director, that enhance brand visibility, engage the target audience, and drive business growth. As a Marketing Senior Manager within BCG's Financial Institutions Practice Area (PA), you will support the Global Marketing Director and broader Leadership PA Team in the development and execution of our marketing strategy to help build and strengthen client relationships and position the PA as thought leaders in the market. You will have a global responsibility with strong visibility to PA leadership, independently managing the execution of broad portfolio PA marketing efforts across all marketing channels. You will help develop the PA annual marketing plan, acting as a "face to the customer" towards strategic partners. You will manage publication pipelines and content distribution end to end, plan and execute conferences, events and partnerships as well as drive overarching campaigns. Additional tasks include reviews of PA marketing performance, preparation of recommendations to key stakeholders as well as complex analysis to inform decisions of the leadership team. Content Strategy and Creation: Develop and execute a cohesive content strategy aligned with overall marketing objectives. Create compelling and high-quality content for various channels, including web, social media, email etc. Campaign Management: Plan, execute, and optimize integrated marketing campaigns across multiple channels to achieve set goals. Monitor and analyze campaign performance, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement. Systems Management: Collaborate with sector & functional teams to review, refresh and update CRM system Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including experts, clients and global marketing CoE's, to ensure alignment of messaging and goals. Work closely with internal stakeholders to gather insights and input for effective campaign planning. Market Research and Analysis: Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and market dynamics. Conduct regular analysis of marketing metrics to measure the effectiveness of campaigns and adjust strategies accordingly. Brand Management: Uphold and enhance the brand identity through consistent messaging and visual elements. Ensure all content and campaigns adhere to brand guidelines. YOU'RE GOOD AT Managing a best-in-class suite of marketing & communication materials and activities that support client teams in building and strengthening client relationships Making independent decisions within existing guidelines around marketing / comms activities preparation Managing internal communication activities and platforms Managing training delivery to PA stakeholders on new tools/ processes (e.g. LinkedIn publishing) Managing social media efforts such as Linked In /Elevate for PA leadership Summarizing PA marketing activities and impact for dissemination to leadership team and throughout the practice Leading and coaching more junior team members YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS) 8-10 years of relevant experience with a focus on marketing strategy, content creation and campaign management. Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. Ability to effectively manage and drive area of accountabilities, contributing to higher level agenda setting. Excellent execution/ organizational and communication skills Highly professional, service oriented, pro-active and flexible attitude Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in marketing tools and platforms, including but not limited to Google Analytics, social media management tools, and content creation software. Advanced proficiency in Outlook, Powerpoint and Excel YOU'LL WORK WITH BCG's marketing team drives the firm's reputation as a thought leader. We work to strengthen and protect BCG's brand, advance our business agenda, and partner with management to engage with our key audiences through tools such as global thought-leadership publications, public relations, alumni outreach, recruitment marketing, and social media.
Job Description Are you an Advertising agency Business/Client Director interested in moving in-house to one of the worlds' most loved and trusted brands? An exciting opportunity to join the EMEA leadership team of Our LEGO Agency (OLA), the internal creative agency at the LEGO Group, to help us set the London agency up for the future. Leading a small team of Comms Partners (Account Handlers) and working into the Head of the EMEA Agency, this role will take ownership for ensuring an optimal operational set up and creating a setting where high quality thinking, great creative campaign work and our people can flourish. Core Responsibilities A natural navigator with experience in complex stakeholder landscapes, you will help guide the agency teams through the complexity of working with multiple internal stakeholders, reading the signals of the business, and ensuring the team is able to respond with agility. You will take responsibility for the delivery of quality creative work that meets our Market partner needs and addresses their business problems, and you will champion that work. True partnership is about trust, as a leader of Communication Partners you will establish trust based on mutual respect and a deep level of understanding, whilst knowing the difference between what a marketing partner wants and what they need. Understanding our marketing teams, understanding them as people, understanding their regions, their business and the environment in which they need to deliver. Overall responsibility for the Agency relationship with our WE and REEMEA Markets. On the operational side, you will help us develop the best agency setup to respond to the evolving needs of the business and ambitions. Overseeing agency budget and the capacity planning model for the EMEA team. Define, train and nurture the Communication Partners team championing the LEGO Group People Promise in your leadership style. A calming influence with a constant flow of enthusiasm and energy. Regardless of what's going on around us, you will keep a cool head. Play your part in our team succeeding Our LEGO Agency EMEA is the regional hub within the LEGO in-house advertising agency. We are responsible for leading strategic and conceptual development, design, and maturing communication campaigns for the EMEA region. Our role is to engage with children and the adults in their lives, with great ideas that drive commercial momentum for our Markets. We work across many partnerships and communication channels and our work varies year-on-year as we adapt to market and business needs. From amplifying ideas across high volume, multi-format shopper and digital assets to originating campaigns and ideas across TV, always-on social content, digital live-streams, retail occasions or physical events. Do you have what it takes? Experience as a people leader and as part of an agency leadership team in a top-level brand advertising agency. A proven leader with a nurturing, inclusive approach. You are very passionate and positive with boundless energy and determination. Good business maturity, ability to build strong relationships with Marketing partners. An outstanding presenter of work, strong communication and influencing skills with proficiency in English (written and verbal). We are part of a Global Agency network, so we would want you to be an excellent cross agency collaborator helping build bridges across the regional hubs and the global team. Demonstrable experience formulating and improving agency operations and ways of working process and team structure. Able to travel internationally when required ( 2-3 trips per year). You will be working as part of a Global Agency. To succeed, teamwork, collaboration and networking will be fundamental to your daily work. What's in it for you? Here are some of what to expect: Family Care Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times. Insurances - All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind. Wellness - We want you to be your best self, so you'll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programmes run by local teams where you are based. Colleague Discount - We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount. Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme. Your workplace - When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process. Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong. The LEGO Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay regardless of e.g. race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children's Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer. Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children's Rights. Just imagine building your dream career. Then make it real. Join the LEGO team today.
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Job Description Are you an Advertising agency Business/Client Director interested in moving in-house to one of the worlds' most loved and trusted brands? An exciting opportunity to join the EMEA leadership team of Our LEGO Agency (OLA), the internal creative agency at the LEGO Group, to help us set the London agency up for the future. Leading a small team of Comms Partners (Account Handlers) and working into the Head of the EMEA Agency, this role will take ownership for ensuring an optimal operational set up and creating a setting where high quality thinking, great creative campaign work and our people can flourish. Core Responsibilities A natural navigator with experience in complex stakeholder landscapes, you will help guide the agency teams through the complexity of working with multiple internal stakeholders, reading the signals of the business, and ensuring the team is able to respond with agility. You will take responsibility for the delivery of quality creative work that meets our Market partner needs and addresses their business problems, and you will champion that work. True partnership is about trust, as a leader of Communication Partners you will establish trust based on mutual respect and a deep level of understanding, whilst knowing the difference between what a marketing partner wants and what they need. Understanding our marketing teams, understanding them as people, understanding their regions, their business and the environment in which they need to deliver. Overall responsibility for the Agency relationship with our WE and REEMEA Markets. On the operational side, you will help us develop the best agency setup to respond to the evolving needs of the business and ambitions. Overseeing agency budget and the capacity planning model for the EMEA team. Define, train and nurture the Communication Partners team championing the LEGO Group People Promise in your leadership style. A calming influence with a constant flow of enthusiasm and energy. Regardless of what's going on around us, you will keep a cool head. Play your part in our team succeeding Our LEGO Agency EMEA is the regional hub within the LEGO in-house advertising agency. We are responsible for leading strategic and conceptual development, design, and maturing communication campaigns for the EMEA region. Our role is to engage with children and the adults in their lives, with great ideas that drive commercial momentum for our Markets. We work across many partnerships and communication channels and our work varies year-on-year as we adapt to market and business needs. From amplifying ideas across high volume, multi-format shopper and digital assets to originating campaigns and ideas across TV, always-on social content, digital live-streams, retail occasions or physical events. Do you have what it takes? Experience as a people leader and as part of an agency leadership team in a top-level brand advertising agency. A proven leader with a nurturing, inclusive approach. You are very passionate and positive with boundless energy and determination. Good business maturity, ability to build strong relationships with Marketing partners. An outstanding presenter of work, strong communication and influencing skills with proficiency in English (written and verbal). We are part of a Global Agency network, so we would want you to be an excellent cross agency collaborator helping build bridges across the regional hubs and the global team. Demonstrable experience formulating and improving agency operations and ways of working process and team structure. Able to travel internationally when required ( 2-3 trips per year). You will be working as part of a Global Agency. To succeed, teamwork, collaboration and networking will be fundamental to your daily work. What's in it for you? Here are some of what to expect: Family Care Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times. Insurances - All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind. Wellness - We want you to be your best self, so you'll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programmes run by local teams where you are based. Colleague Discount - We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount. Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme. Your workplace - When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process. Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong. The LEGO Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay regardless of e.g. race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children's Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer. Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children's Rights. Just imagine building your dream career. Then make it real. Join the LEGO team today.
ROLE OVERVIEW Croud is a digital marketing agency with a unique business model , recently named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2023 . Croud combines talent, custom-built tech, and a crowd-sourced network of digital experts to automate processes and deliver impactful results. The agency, founded in 2011, offers services such as SEO, PPC, content, programmatic, paid social, and analytics for top brands worldwide. Croud is at the forefront of the digital marketing industry, working with leading brands across 122 markets. As part of its growth strategy, the agency is seeking an experienced Planning Directorto revolutionise account planning. The goal is to blend established tools, techniques, and data-driven insights to create brand and performance solutions for clients. The ideal candidate is a digitally-savvy comms planner with expertise in interpreting data, understanding digital measurement, and targeting for media campaign planning. The role involves using audience and market insights to guide planning work, collaborating with clients to solve problems, and actively participating in campaign planning stages. The Planning Director will contribute to real-time performance monitoring, providing insights to channel experts and assisting in building a comprehensive view of campaigns. Additionally, the position entails involvement in planning and pitching for new business opportunities and contributing to the agency's continuous growth. Please note Croud operates a hybrid working model with a minimum of 3 days a week based in our London office and the remaining days from home if you wish. RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborate closely with senior client stakeholders to identify and address critical marketing challenges, while fostering internal collaboration with various teams at Croud to synthesise cohesive plans Conduct cross-channel media planning to ensure that investment decisions made on behalf of clients are thoroughly informed by all available data Supervise measurement and testing strategies across channels, with a focus on driving continual improvements in performance Oversee audience, market, and competitor intelligence projects to ensure the generated insights are both meaningful and actionable Contribute to the revenue growth of Croud through expanding existing accounts and actively participating in business development efforts Engage in complex marketing problem-solving, translating solutions into actionable strategies for presentation to clients Represent Croud at industry events through public speaking engagements and thought leadership activities Possibly requiring travel to other Croud offices or client meetings as an integral part of the role PERSON SPECIFICATION Demonstrable in-depth experience as a Planner or Account Director. We're open to candidates from comms, media or digital planning backgrounds, or who currently work in strategy roles Experience of campaign planning that has driven demonstrable results for clients Experience in CPG and/or Multi Brand Retail a bonus, but not a requirement Extensive experience of presenting to clients and 'selling-in' ideas, and of working closely with senior stakeholders to understand their business objectives Hands-on experience of key digital marketing platforms is preferred. These include (but are not limited to) Google Analytics, Google Ads, Facebook Ads Manager, DV360 Hands-on experience of industry planning & insight tools is a nice-to-have. These include (but are not limited to) TGI, GlobalWebIndex, SimilarWeb All the essentials: Excel/GSheets, Powerpoint/GSlides COMPANY BENEFITS Croud offers a clear path to progression for all members of staff. We are committed to offering development opportunities alongside a support system of regular performance reviews. The opportunities are endless! Croud offers competitive starting salaries alongside numerous company benefits. On completion of the three month probation period every employee is eligible for the benefits listed on our careers site which include: 25 days holiday a year Annual performance bonus Sale commission Recruitment referrals bonus Health and Wellbeing contribution Ride to Work scheme Rail card Season Ticket loan Free fruit, breakfast cereals, snacks and tea & coffee Free home office chair and screen Enhanced maternity and paternity package Life and income protection Medical cash plan Agile Working Policy LinkedIn Learning and access to Croud Campus (our bespoke learning and development platform) Peer to peer recognition scheme 'bonusly' Team off-sites/regular socials Year-round holiday parties Day to make a difference Standard hours are from 9.00am to 5.30pm, there's flexibility if agreed in advance with your line managers (it may also be necessary on occasions to work outside of these hours). Croud is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. All candidates will be assessed based on merit, qualifications and their ability to perform the requirements of the role.
Jan 31, 2024
Full time
ROLE OVERVIEW Croud is a digital marketing agency with a unique business model , recently named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2023 . Croud combines talent, custom-built tech, and a crowd-sourced network of digital experts to automate processes and deliver impactful results. The agency, founded in 2011, offers services such as SEO, PPC, content, programmatic, paid social, and analytics for top brands worldwide. Croud is at the forefront of the digital marketing industry, working with leading brands across 122 markets. As part of its growth strategy, the agency is seeking an experienced Planning Directorto revolutionise account planning. The goal is to blend established tools, techniques, and data-driven insights to create brand and performance solutions for clients. The ideal candidate is a digitally-savvy comms planner with expertise in interpreting data, understanding digital measurement, and targeting for media campaign planning. The role involves using audience and market insights to guide planning work, collaborating with clients to solve problems, and actively participating in campaign planning stages. The Planning Director will contribute to real-time performance monitoring, providing insights to channel experts and assisting in building a comprehensive view of campaigns. Additionally, the position entails involvement in planning and pitching for new business opportunities and contributing to the agency's continuous growth. Please note Croud operates a hybrid working model with a minimum of 3 days a week based in our London office and the remaining days from home if you wish. RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborate closely with senior client stakeholders to identify and address critical marketing challenges, while fostering internal collaboration with various teams at Croud to synthesise cohesive plans Conduct cross-channel media planning to ensure that investment decisions made on behalf of clients are thoroughly informed by all available data Supervise measurement and testing strategies across channels, with a focus on driving continual improvements in performance Oversee audience, market, and competitor intelligence projects to ensure the generated insights are both meaningful and actionable Contribute to the revenue growth of Croud through expanding existing accounts and actively participating in business development efforts Engage in complex marketing problem-solving, translating solutions into actionable strategies for presentation to clients Represent Croud at industry events through public speaking engagements and thought leadership activities Possibly requiring travel to other Croud offices or client meetings as an integral part of the role PERSON SPECIFICATION Demonstrable in-depth experience as a Planner or Account Director. We're open to candidates from comms, media or digital planning backgrounds, or who currently work in strategy roles Experience of campaign planning that has driven demonstrable results for clients Experience in CPG and/or Multi Brand Retail a bonus, but not a requirement Extensive experience of presenting to clients and 'selling-in' ideas, and of working closely with senior stakeholders to understand their business objectives Hands-on experience of key digital marketing platforms is preferred. These include (but are not limited to) Google Analytics, Google Ads, Facebook Ads Manager, DV360 Hands-on experience of industry planning & insight tools is a nice-to-have. These include (but are not limited to) TGI, GlobalWebIndex, SimilarWeb All the essentials: Excel/GSheets, Powerpoint/GSlides COMPANY BENEFITS Croud offers a clear path to progression for all members of staff. We are committed to offering development opportunities alongside a support system of regular performance reviews. The opportunities are endless! Croud offers competitive starting salaries alongside numerous company benefits. On completion of the three month probation period every employee is eligible for the benefits listed on our careers site which include: 25 days holiday a year Annual performance bonus Sale commission Recruitment referrals bonus Health and Wellbeing contribution Ride to Work scheme Rail card Season Ticket loan Free fruit, breakfast cereals, snacks and tea & coffee Free home office chair and screen Enhanced maternity and paternity package Life and income protection Medical cash plan Agile Working Policy LinkedIn Learning and access to Croud Campus (our bespoke learning and development platform) Peer to peer recognition scheme 'bonusly' Team off-sites/regular socials Year-round holiday parties Day to make a difference Standard hours are from 9.00am to 5.30pm, there's flexibility if agreed in advance with your line managers (it may also be necessary on occasions to work outside of these hours). Croud is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. All candidates will be assessed based on merit, qualifications and their ability to perform the requirements of the role.
Back to careers Business Director - Global Coffee Brand -12 month FTC London, UK Hogarth is the Global Content Experience Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world's top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors, Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant, engaging, and measurable content across all channels and media - both established and emerging. The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation, all mean that brands need different solutions. Our global team of over 6,000 craft and technology experts brings together creative, production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of today's content experience. A Hybrid working model Now offices are fully open we have embraced a hybrid working model, which allows our employees to split their time between the office and other locations, something we hope will provide everyone much more flexibility to their working week. The expectation is that working life at Hogarth will involve working from the office for about 60% of the time for most people. Please speak to the Talent Acquisition team to find out more information. What does a Business Director do at Hogarth? The role By understanding Hogarth's full breadth of services, our Business Directors bring smart solutions to clients, helping them transition and transform their business. You are a hunter and team builder who drives client business, as well as grows Hogarth's opportunities and revenue. You add value by maintaining and growing client relationships and are valued by senior clients for your partnership and strategic guidance. You are a driver of growth, who identifies new business opportunities and manages new business pitches to grow your portfolio of business. A storyteller who can drive and lead business with the ability to write and present decks with flare and precision. An exceptional leader of clients, complex teams and individuals, you epitomise our brand values, are passionate about the business and inspire others to continually push to be better. You partner with the Global Client MD (GCMD) and Global Client Lead (GCL) as well as the wider team helping to deliver the right strategic messaging and expectations for delivery excellence. Key areas of responsibility Growth and account planning: Support GCMD and GCL in driving agency revenue growth across new business Drive organic strategic business growth through strong relationships, a solid knowledge of your clients' business, strategic direction and competitive landscape Focus on cross selling our capabilities and services to extend our offering to clients; Partner with the Commercial Team and Client Operations Director to formulate plans to manage and leverage opportunities to drive client business and partnership ; Drive and maintain a client business development plan, comms and contact strategy (per client) and identify specific opportunities and actions Play a key role in new business pitches;. Relationship management: Build client relationships based on plan agreed with GCMD/ GCL Seen as a trusted advisor on Hogarth's capabilities and provides guidance and counsel to clients to help them achieve their business objectives by developing the right production . Strategy: Responsible for day-to-day management of overall client engagement and relationship health Monitor client satisfaction metrics and associated performance measures. Ensure negative feedback is escalated to GCMD, is addressed directly with clients and corrective action plans are implemented . Deep understanding of client dynamics and objectives, manage client expectations for the agency and course correct potential client issues. Briefing GCMD/GCL and agreeing a quarterly plan Working closely with the GCL to understand contractual obligations and commercial arrangement and how these impact our ways of working as well as profitability . Provide strategic insights to clients on a monthly/quarterly basis Partner with Client Director and/or Client Operations Director to drive account governance including Quarterly and Annual Business reviews and ensure flawless delivery Collaboration: Work with GCMD/GCL and Client Operations Director to understand who the right capability experts are to bring in to unlock opportunities for growth ; Partner with Client Delivery to develop and maintain high levels of team effectiveness and satisfaction ; Maintain high level of trust and respect among department heads in Creative, Production, Operations, Technology, Finance and SMEs ; Partner with Client Delivery to navigate when there are conflicting priorities Work with Hogarth Global ExCo and Hogarth Marketing Team to tell the story of Hogarth by delivering compelling case studies and content sound bites Leadership : Create a culture of fresh-thinking, collaboration, respect, equality, diversity and inclusion with a focus on learning, development and growth Contribute to Hogarth's culture by exhibiting ownership, professionalism, passion and leading by example Regardless of reporting lines and disciplines inspires the wider portfolio team to deliver their best Empower the team to take ownership and find solutions, supporting them by removing any barriers to success In partnership with GCMD and GCL, hire and retain the best talent Understand how data and the use of data can change how we approach content creation and elevate the types of conversations and recommendations we have with clients Have an active interest in sustainability and help drive change within Hogarth to think and act more sustainably. Financials: Support GCMD/GCL with P&Ls, budgets and forecasting Ultimately responsible for monthly financial management and agreed contribution margins; Partner with the Client Delivery, Finance and Commercial Teams to review revenue and plan against regular revenue analyses provided by the finance team to achieve monthly commitments; Knowledge of profit levers and use them to drive profitability across your account portfolio. Requirements: Experience in a Client Services industry, working in a marketing or creative agency on 360 campaigns & communications with Global clients. Hogarth is also open to transferrable skills from a different Industry in the fashion and luxury sector. Demonstrated ability to grow revenue through strategic and organic growth and new business with a motivation to meet specific financial targets. Strong business and financial acumen Expert client relationship skills - multi stakeholder environment, matrix reporting, industry POV. Experience driving positive and/or turning around Client Satisfaction Scores Ability to build partnerships across disciplines, networks and teams. Ability to write clear, cohesive, and focused client comms including strategic presentations with strong storytelling skills. Also training Sr ADs and ADs to develop these skills; Authentically passionate about great work, teams and business. Curiosity and insatiable need for continual learning that is infectious. Passionate about creativity, technology and agility Self-starter and able to actively offer initiatives to clients and internal teams. Confidant and can do attitude . Pragmatic and problem solver. Diversity and Inclusion Hogarth is committed to diversity and inclusion, through our ideas, our people, how we behave and conduct ourselves. Creating a truly inclusive culture at all levels of the organisation that encourages different points of view, making Hogarth not only a better company and place to work but an environment where everyone experiences connection, opportunity and a sense of belonging. HogarthValues Heart and Soul: We love what we do. We bring energy and enthusiasm to all our work. We push boundaries, we are never satisfied and always want to find a better way. Hands on: We don't wait for things to happen, we get on with it. We are pragmatic and don't have an ego. We do what it takes to get the job done to the highest standards. Honest: We are straightforward; we speak openly and clearly. We operate with integrity and live up to our promises. Happy family: We enjoy working together. We look out for our colleagues. We are an eclectic bunch. We want to work with people from many cultures and demand great things of each other. Even when things get tough, we don't lose perspective or our sense of humour. Hungry: We are an inquisitive community. We want to create an environment which inspires ourselves and others to be better. It is important to continuously challenge ourselves and our ways of working. We aim to provide staff with the opportunities to develop and learn. Find out more at Diversity & Inclusion Hogarth is an equal-opportunity employer. That means we believe in creating a truly inclusive culture that values diversity, equity and inclusion for everyone through our ideas, our people, how we behave and how we conduct ourselves. We strive to recruit people from diverse backgrounds and support them to achieve long-term success . click apply for full job details
Jan 25, 2024
Full time
Back to careers Business Director - Global Coffee Brand -12 month FTC London, UK Hogarth is the Global Content Experience Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world's top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors, Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant, engaging, and measurable content across all channels and media - both established and emerging. The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation, all mean that brands need different solutions. Our global team of over 6,000 craft and technology experts brings together creative, production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of today's content experience. A Hybrid working model Now offices are fully open we have embraced a hybrid working model, which allows our employees to split their time between the office and other locations, something we hope will provide everyone much more flexibility to their working week. The expectation is that working life at Hogarth will involve working from the office for about 60% of the time for most people. Please speak to the Talent Acquisition team to find out more information. What does a Business Director do at Hogarth? The role By understanding Hogarth's full breadth of services, our Business Directors bring smart solutions to clients, helping them transition and transform their business. You are a hunter and team builder who drives client business, as well as grows Hogarth's opportunities and revenue. You add value by maintaining and growing client relationships and are valued by senior clients for your partnership and strategic guidance. You are a driver of growth, who identifies new business opportunities and manages new business pitches to grow your portfolio of business. A storyteller who can drive and lead business with the ability to write and present decks with flare and precision. An exceptional leader of clients, complex teams and individuals, you epitomise our brand values, are passionate about the business and inspire others to continually push to be better. You partner with the Global Client MD (GCMD) and Global Client Lead (GCL) as well as the wider team helping to deliver the right strategic messaging and expectations for delivery excellence. Key areas of responsibility Growth and account planning: Support GCMD and GCL in driving agency revenue growth across new business Drive organic strategic business growth through strong relationships, a solid knowledge of your clients' business, strategic direction and competitive landscape Focus on cross selling our capabilities and services to extend our offering to clients; Partner with the Commercial Team and Client Operations Director to formulate plans to manage and leverage opportunities to drive client business and partnership ; Drive and maintain a client business development plan, comms and contact strategy (per client) and identify specific opportunities and actions Play a key role in new business pitches;. Relationship management: Build client relationships based on plan agreed with GCMD/ GCL Seen as a trusted advisor on Hogarth's capabilities and provides guidance and counsel to clients to help them achieve their business objectives by developing the right production . Strategy: Responsible for day-to-day management of overall client engagement and relationship health Monitor client satisfaction metrics and associated performance measures. Ensure negative feedback is escalated to GCMD, is addressed directly with clients and corrective action plans are implemented . Deep understanding of client dynamics and objectives, manage client expectations for the agency and course correct potential client issues. Briefing GCMD/GCL and agreeing a quarterly plan Working closely with the GCL to understand contractual obligations and commercial arrangement and how these impact our ways of working as well as profitability . Provide strategic insights to clients on a monthly/quarterly basis Partner with Client Director and/or Client Operations Director to drive account governance including Quarterly and Annual Business reviews and ensure flawless delivery Collaboration: Work with GCMD/GCL and Client Operations Director to understand who the right capability experts are to bring in to unlock opportunities for growth ; Partner with Client Delivery to develop and maintain high levels of team effectiveness and satisfaction ; Maintain high level of trust and respect among department heads in Creative, Production, Operations, Technology, Finance and SMEs ; Partner with Client Delivery to navigate when there are conflicting priorities Work with Hogarth Global ExCo and Hogarth Marketing Team to tell the story of Hogarth by delivering compelling case studies and content sound bites Leadership : Create a culture of fresh-thinking, collaboration, respect, equality, diversity and inclusion with a focus on learning, development and growth Contribute to Hogarth's culture by exhibiting ownership, professionalism, passion and leading by example Regardless of reporting lines and disciplines inspires the wider portfolio team to deliver their best Empower the team to take ownership and find solutions, supporting them by removing any barriers to success In partnership with GCMD and GCL, hire and retain the best talent Understand how data and the use of data can change how we approach content creation and elevate the types of conversations and recommendations we have with clients Have an active interest in sustainability and help drive change within Hogarth to think and act more sustainably. Financials: Support GCMD/GCL with P&Ls, budgets and forecasting Ultimately responsible for monthly financial management and agreed contribution margins; Partner with the Client Delivery, Finance and Commercial Teams to review revenue and plan against regular revenue analyses provided by the finance team to achieve monthly commitments; Knowledge of profit levers and use them to drive profitability across your account portfolio. Requirements: Experience in a Client Services industry, working in a marketing or creative agency on 360 campaigns & communications with Global clients. Hogarth is also open to transferrable skills from a different Industry in the fashion and luxury sector. Demonstrated ability to grow revenue through strategic and organic growth and new business with a motivation to meet specific financial targets. Strong business and financial acumen Expert client relationship skills - multi stakeholder environment, matrix reporting, industry POV. Experience driving positive and/or turning around Client Satisfaction Scores Ability to build partnerships across disciplines, networks and teams. Ability to write clear, cohesive, and focused client comms including strategic presentations with strong storytelling skills. Also training Sr ADs and ADs to develop these skills; Authentically passionate about great work, teams and business. Curiosity and insatiable need for continual learning that is infectious. Passionate about creativity, technology and agility Self-starter and able to actively offer initiatives to clients and internal teams. Confidant and can do attitude . Pragmatic and problem solver. Diversity and Inclusion Hogarth is committed to diversity and inclusion, through our ideas, our people, how we behave and conduct ourselves. Creating a truly inclusive culture at all levels of the organisation that encourages different points of view, making Hogarth not only a better company and place to work but an environment where everyone experiences connection, opportunity and a sense of belonging. HogarthValues Heart and Soul: We love what we do. We bring energy and enthusiasm to all our work. We push boundaries, we are never satisfied and always want to find a better way. Hands on: We don't wait for things to happen, we get on with it. We are pragmatic and don't have an ego. We do what it takes to get the job done to the highest standards. Honest: We are straightforward; we speak openly and clearly. We operate with integrity and live up to our promises. Happy family: We enjoy working together. We look out for our colleagues. We are an eclectic bunch. We want to work with people from many cultures and demand great things of each other. Even when things get tough, we don't lose perspective or our sense of humour. Hungry: We are an inquisitive community. We want to create an environment which inspires ourselves and others to be better. It is important to continuously challenge ourselves and our ways of working. We aim to provide staff with the opportunities to develop and learn. Find out more at Diversity & Inclusion Hogarth is an equal-opportunity employer. That means we believe in creating a truly inclusive culture that values diversity, equity and inclusion for everyone through our ideas, our people, how we behave and how we conduct ourselves. We strive to recruit people from diverse backgrounds and support them to achieve long-term success . click apply for full job details
About Us MAGNA is the centralized IPG Mediabrands resource that provides strategic investment and media intelligence for agency teams and clients. We utilize our insights, forecasts and strategic relationships to provide clients with a competitive marketplace advantage. MAGNA harnesses the aggregate power of all IPG media investments to develop go-to-market strategies, designing unique partnerships to drive maximum value for our clients.MAGNA has set the industry standard for more than 60 years by predicting the future of media value. We publish more than 40 annual reports on audience trends, media spend and market demand as well as ad effectiveness.OUR PURPOSE + VALUES:MAGNA infuses the organization with knowledge that empowers better decision-making. We are a team of experts across five key competencies who support IPG cross-functional teams through:1. Partnership2. Enablement3. Accountability4. Connectivity5. Education Role Description This is an exciting opportunity to join the MAGNA EMEA Team in London as a Director, Standards & Investment Products on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is a role that has been built to address the challenges we are seeing around brand safety, viewability, fraud, verification, as well as other issues faced with digital media. As part of this role, you will lead the strategy to develop media solutions that meet the standards created, and where applicable to build products that are able to activate the foundational digital standards strategy. As Director, Standards & Investment Product, EMEA, you will report into the Magna Managing Partner, EMEA. Key Responsibilities The role will lead strategic direction and product development for Digital Standards in the region, and will focus on the following key areas of responsibility: Develop and maintain long term brand hygiene strategies for key regional clients. Work closely with verification partners to ensure that their product development roadmap is aligned with our future facing standards strategy. Ensure the correct internal systems and processes are in place with the agency teams to maintain standards. Ensure brand hygiene guidelines are implemented within regional and local partnerships, and have a pro-active process in place to deal with any violations of terms. Develop internal products that allow us to regularly audit our partners, and ultimately provide a more transparent view of our partner ecosystem to our clients. Lead the rollout of these new products at a regional level, and present findings to clients and internal teams when applicable. Work with the local Magna leads to ensure that any product rollout out is implemented consistently across the region. Partner with the accountability teams to ensure that any incremental value that is driven by our standards approach is quantified accordingly. Identify, embed and activate collaborative projects in our media partnerships that enhance our working relationship with our key global partners. Own the learning agenda around media standards, and work closely with regional and local L+D to ensure that the region is upskilled in this area. Work with Industry bodies on ensuring the latest certifications are completed, as well as collaborating to ensure a sustainable future for digital advertising. This includes organisations such as the IAB, JICWEBS and EACA. Input into the Kinesso product roadmap to ensure the media standards strategy is applied consistently across IPG. Guide client leads, and commercial teams on how we should be pricing media standards expertise/project-based work in any client staffing plans. Work closely with the comms team to identify external speaking and written opportunities. Represent IPG at industry events where a relevant speaking opportunity exists. Create or contribute to communication strategy to ensure that all the appropriate people are informed when there is a major brand safety risk. Ensure that a pro-active approach to acting in accordance with client's direction is in place. Work closely with the new business team to ensure that we are presenting the most relevant media standards solution in pitches Desired Skills & Experience You have previous Media planning and buying experience. You have proven ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, colleagues, industry bodies and partners. You have a strong understanding of the digital ecosystem with a good knowledge of the global digital platforms and their products. You are a logical thinker who can build strategies and products from scratch. You have a good understanding of the ad verification space. You have experience of having worked on media standards in previous roles. Employee Transparency At Mediabrands and Kinesso, we celebrate difference and believe this makes us stronger. Mediabrands and Kinesso are equal opportunity employers and committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess at if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application. THE PERKS We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued - and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits: Flexi-leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year Free breakfast and free lunch Early finish Fridays Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times) Retail discounts Electric vehicle salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme, including Headspace & flu jabs Interest free season ticket loan Paid time off for Volunteering Group Income Protection Life Assurance Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level) Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6% Generous Parental Leave & Pay Independent mortgage advice Financial education Employee Assistance Programme Free eye tests Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!
Jan 20, 2024
Full time
About Us MAGNA is the centralized IPG Mediabrands resource that provides strategic investment and media intelligence for agency teams and clients. We utilize our insights, forecasts and strategic relationships to provide clients with a competitive marketplace advantage. MAGNA harnesses the aggregate power of all IPG media investments to develop go-to-market strategies, designing unique partnerships to drive maximum value for our clients.MAGNA has set the industry standard for more than 60 years by predicting the future of media value. We publish more than 40 annual reports on audience trends, media spend and market demand as well as ad effectiveness.OUR PURPOSE + VALUES:MAGNA infuses the organization with knowledge that empowers better decision-making. We are a team of experts across five key competencies who support IPG cross-functional teams through:1. Partnership2. Enablement3. Accountability4. Connectivity5. Education Role Description This is an exciting opportunity to join the MAGNA EMEA Team in London as a Director, Standards & Investment Products on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is a role that has been built to address the challenges we are seeing around brand safety, viewability, fraud, verification, as well as other issues faced with digital media. As part of this role, you will lead the strategy to develop media solutions that meet the standards created, and where applicable to build products that are able to activate the foundational digital standards strategy. As Director, Standards & Investment Product, EMEA, you will report into the Magna Managing Partner, EMEA. Key Responsibilities The role will lead strategic direction and product development for Digital Standards in the region, and will focus on the following key areas of responsibility: Develop and maintain long term brand hygiene strategies for key regional clients. Work closely with verification partners to ensure that their product development roadmap is aligned with our future facing standards strategy. Ensure the correct internal systems and processes are in place with the agency teams to maintain standards. Ensure brand hygiene guidelines are implemented within regional and local partnerships, and have a pro-active process in place to deal with any violations of terms. Develop internal products that allow us to regularly audit our partners, and ultimately provide a more transparent view of our partner ecosystem to our clients. Lead the rollout of these new products at a regional level, and present findings to clients and internal teams when applicable. Work with the local Magna leads to ensure that any product rollout out is implemented consistently across the region. Partner with the accountability teams to ensure that any incremental value that is driven by our standards approach is quantified accordingly. Identify, embed and activate collaborative projects in our media partnerships that enhance our working relationship with our key global partners. Own the learning agenda around media standards, and work closely with regional and local L+D to ensure that the region is upskilled in this area. Work with Industry bodies on ensuring the latest certifications are completed, as well as collaborating to ensure a sustainable future for digital advertising. This includes organisations such as the IAB, JICWEBS and EACA. Input into the Kinesso product roadmap to ensure the media standards strategy is applied consistently across IPG. Guide client leads, and commercial teams on how we should be pricing media standards expertise/project-based work in any client staffing plans. Work closely with the comms team to identify external speaking and written opportunities. Represent IPG at industry events where a relevant speaking opportunity exists. Create or contribute to communication strategy to ensure that all the appropriate people are informed when there is a major brand safety risk. Ensure that a pro-active approach to acting in accordance with client's direction is in place. Work closely with the new business team to ensure that we are presenting the most relevant media standards solution in pitches Desired Skills & Experience You have previous Media planning and buying experience. You have proven ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, colleagues, industry bodies and partners. You have a strong understanding of the digital ecosystem with a good knowledge of the global digital platforms and their products. You are a logical thinker who can build strategies and products from scratch. You have a good understanding of the ad verification space. You have experience of having worked on media standards in previous roles. Employee Transparency At Mediabrands and Kinesso, we celebrate difference and believe this makes us stronger. Mediabrands and Kinesso are equal opportunity employers and committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess at if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application. THE PERKS We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued - and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits: Flexi-leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year Free breakfast and free lunch Early finish Fridays Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times) Retail discounts Electric vehicle salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme, including Headspace & flu jabs Interest free season ticket loan Paid time off for Volunteering Group Income Protection Life Assurance Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level) Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6% Generous Parental Leave & Pay Independent mortgage advice Financial education Employee Assistance Programme Free eye tests Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!
Pulse Films is an award-winning, independent, modern-day studio encompassing the development, production, financing, and distribution of cross-platform content for audiences worldwide. Pulse's "artist first" mantra has allowed the company to build a thriving talent management component to the business that completes its holistic approach to content creation. Headquartered in London with an outpost in Los Angeles, Pulse was founded in 2005. Job Summary: The applicant should have no less than 3 year's experience in this role and have a wide range of Agency and Client contacts throughout industry. The Head of Sales is responsible for booking agency showreel meetings and bringing in scripts for our roster of Directors. Liaising with our roster of Directors, providing feedback and strategic planning is essential. Searching for new talent to join our evolving roster is also an important part of the day to day role. Working closely with our PR and Comms department ensuring the work that we do is in line with the strategic direction of the company and everything we produce is communicated through our social media channels on time. Key Responsibilities: New Business Book agency showreel appointments across UK and Amsterdam with the aim to bringing in production briefs for our roster of Directors. Network with Advertising Agency/ Brand creatives and producers, maintain and build new relationships through the business. To develop Strategic and targeted sales approach for individual Directors Good use of Wiredrive and an understanding of building specific showreels to help bring in scripts Keep advertising database, website and Wiredrive up to date with help from the Department Assistant. Be proactive in looking for new talent. Seek to be part of judging panels and ensure Pulse has voice through regular press releases. Awareness and research for competitive work and agency account wins/moves as well as new agencies. Keep log of Pulse Director board flow - pitched/won and lost with help of Department Assistant. PR Strategise with our PR and Comms department to build on the Pulse brand and the work our Directors are doing. Liaise with and build relationships with journalists and key people at main industry publications; Shots, LBB, Campaign. Provide new work and articles on Directors. Mail out new work to agencies and trade publications. Align with head of Comms to Announce new signings to the press and our new work. Arrange screenings for our Directors films. Marketingand Awards . To work closely with our department assistant to submit all award entries. To understand the business as a whole and raise profile in new territories. Salary subject to previous experience in role and performance benefits and bonus to negotiate. Pulse Films are committed to being an inclusive hirer and employer. If you require any assistance in submitting your application, or have any questions about reasonable adjustments you might need during the recruitment process, please contact us via We are not partnering with agencies nor accepts unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for any fees or expenses related to such unsolicited CVs and/or applicants. Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer. We view everyone as an individual, and we understand that inclusion is more than just diversity - it's about belonging. We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique, and that's what makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and truly represents the global clients we work with. Candidates, please note that if you are contacted by anyone with an email other than @ purporting to be recruiting on behalf of Vice Media, it is not legitimate , and you should not engage. About Us C andidates, please note that if you are contacted by anyone with an email other than @ purporting to be recruiting on behalf of Vice Media, it is not legitimate , and you should not engage. If you currently work for VMG, please return to Workday and apply through the Internal Career Site. ABOUT VICE MEDIA GROUP Launched in 1994, VICE Media Group has offices in 35 cities across the globe with a focus on five key businesses: an award-winning international network of digital content; VICE STUDIOS, a feature film and television production studio; VICE TV, an Emmy-winning international television network; a Peabody award-winning NEWS division with the most Emmy-awarded nightly news broadcast; and VIRTUE, a global, full-service creative agency with 25 offices around the world. VICE Media Group's portfolio includes Refinery29 , the leading global media and entertainment company focused on women; PULSE Films , a London-based next-generation production studio with outposts in Los Angeles, New York, Paris and Berlin; and i-D , a global digital and quarterly magazine defining fashion and contemporary culture.
Jan 17, 2024
Full time
Pulse Films is an award-winning, independent, modern-day studio encompassing the development, production, financing, and distribution of cross-platform content for audiences worldwide. Pulse's "artist first" mantra has allowed the company to build a thriving talent management component to the business that completes its holistic approach to content creation. Headquartered in London with an outpost in Los Angeles, Pulse was founded in 2005. Job Summary: The applicant should have no less than 3 year's experience in this role and have a wide range of Agency and Client contacts throughout industry. The Head of Sales is responsible for booking agency showreel meetings and bringing in scripts for our roster of Directors. Liaising with our roster of Directors, providing feedback and strategic planning is essential. Searching for new talent to join our evolving roster is also an important part of the day to day role. Working closely with our PR and Comms department ensuring the work that we do is in line with the strategic direction of the company and everything we produce is communicated through our social media channels on time. Key Responsibilities: New Business Book agency showreel appointments across UK and Amsterdam with the aim to bringing in production briefs for our roster of Directors. Network with Advertising Agency/ Brand creatives and producers, maintain and build new relationships through the business. To develop Strategic and targeted sales approach for individual Directors Good use of Wiredrive and an understanding of building specific showreels to help bring in scripts Keep advertising database, website and Wiredrive up to date with help from the Department Assistant. Be proactive in looking for new talent. Seek to be part of judging panels and ensure Pulse has voice through regular press releases. Awareness and research for competitive work and agency account wins/moves as well as new agencies. Keep log of Pulse Director board flow - pitched/won and lost with help of Department Assistant. PR Strategise with our PR and Comms department to build on the Pulse brand and the work our Directors are doing. Liaise with and build relationships with journalists and key people at main industry publications; Shots, LBB, Campaign. Provide new work and articles on Directors. Mail out new work to agencies and trade publications. Align with head of Comms to Announce new signings to the press and our new work. Arrange screenings for our Directors films. Marketingand Awards . To work closely with our department assistant to submit all award entries. To understand the business as a whole and raise profile in new territories. Salary subject to previous experience in role and performance benefits and bonus to negotiate. Pulse Films are committed to being an inclusive hirer and employer. If you require any assistance in submitting your application, or have any questions about reasonable adjustments you might need during the recruitment process, please contact us via We are not partnering with agencies nor accepts unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for any fees or expenses related to such unsolicited CVs and/or applicants. Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer. We view everyone as an individual, and we understand that inclusion is more than just diversity - it's about belonging. We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique, and that's what makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and truly represents the global clients we work with. Candidates, please note that if you are contacted by anyone with an email other than @ purporting to be recruiting on behalf of Vice Media, it is not legitimate , and you should not engage. About Us C andidates, please note that if you are contacted by anyone with an email other than @ purporting to be recruiting on behalf of Vice Media, it is not legitimate , and you should not engage. If you currently work for VMG, please return to Workday and apply through the Internal Career Site. ABOUT VICE MEDIA GROUP Launched in 1994, VICE Media Group has offices in 35 cities across the globe with a focus on five key businesses: an award-winning international network of digital content; VICE STUDIOS, a feature film and television production studio; VICE TV, an Emmy-winning international television network; a Peabody award-winning NEWS division with the most Emmy-awarded nightly news broadcast; and VIRTUE, a global, full-service creative agency with 25 offices around the world. VICE Media Group's portfolio includes Refinery29 , the leading global media and entertainment company focused on women; PULSE Films , a London-based next-generation production studio with outposts in Los Angeles, New York, Paris and Berlin; and i-D , a global digital and quarterly magazine defining fashion and contemporary culture.
About Ogilvy Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry. Our health division is one of the largest global networks in healthcare communications and provides strategic, integrated communication solutions for our clients, including many of the biggest names in the pharmaceutical industry. Ogilvy Health UK is made up of healthcare communication specialists across the disciplines of medical education and communications; brain sciences; brand promotion; digital and social; strategic planning; public relations and creative/design. We believe we are like no other: we blaze new trails; we encourage a culture of creativity and innovation; we challenge, and we change; and we recognise and reward our team. About the Role Due to one of our team members transferring over to Singapore, we have an exciting opportunity for a PR Account Director to join us on a permanent basis. In this role you will work across two of the agency's largest global PR accounts delivering purposeful work that makes an impact to those living with rare diseases across the world. As an Account Director, you will be the linchpin of your teams, an expert at tactical delivery with oversight of all projects and acting as the day-to-day client lead. You will be a source of trusted advice to clients and to your team, developing and supporting them to deliver outstanding work. Commercially savvy, you will be accountable for keeping the accounts profitable through accurate scoping and resource allocation. And in addition to your account work, you will have opportunities to get involved in new business pitches and broader collaboration opportunities with the wider Ogilvy Health team. Joining a team of c.20 PR and social media specialists, you'll be responsible for driving the success of your accounts from an operational perspective. You'll be someone who inspires and leads your team to deliver impactful work, supporting them and giving them the scope to develop and flourish. We are a non-hierarchical agency and each team member is given ownership and accountability of specific projects. The work you will deliver for clients is varied: social media campaigns directed at both specialist and public audiences, patient activation initiatives, clinical data and regulatory comms media outreach and leadership coalition initiatives involving multiple stakeholder groups. Within Ogilvy Health UK there are 200 health specialists working together to solve client's challenges applying their own areas of specialism such as: public relations, strategy, creative, medical education and brain sciences. This will give you the opportunity to work alongside a broad range of health specialists to deliver truly outstanding work. You will also take on line management responsibilities for 1-2 reports, which will include regular catch-up meetings, managing feedback received from colleagues, goal setting, and career conversations. There are several ongoing initiatives within Ogilvy Health outside of client work that you can choose to get involved in including our culture and social team andour various fantastic DEI groups, created to champion diversity in the industry, our agency and our work. You will discover that we are a very friendly, non-hierarchical, eclectic team, bound together by a desire to do the best work of our lives. We offer flexible hybrid working and are open to speaking with candidates who can comfortably travel to either London, Oxford, or our fab new campus in Manchester two days per week. What we need from you : Your experience and expertise working in pharmaceutical brand communications Your clear point of view on the challenges and opportunities around healthcare communications Your ability and passion to effectively manage and develop team members Your experience in working closely and building professional relationships with clients, or equivalent internal/external stakeholders Your experience in developing and implementing account plans, aligning to clients' broader strategies, objectives and milestones, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary colleagues as required Robust attention to detail, applied in both the development and review of other team members' work, which will ensure consistently high-quality deliverables Solid understanding of paid, earned, shared and owned media and the value of integrated communications Your commercial awareness Your drive, desire and passion to do great work, applying original thinking to achieve outstanding results How We'll Support You Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We'll empower you with the tools you'll need to succeed. We'll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We'll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we'll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you'll be proud, with people you'll be proud to call your teammates. Benefits 25 days holiday + your birthday off - after 2 years service you can purchase up to an additional 5 days per year Enhanced parental leave A generous pension scheme - you pay in 4% we pay 6%, following probation contributions are matched up to 10.5% (17.5% in total) Private medical cover (Bupa) OR Dental cover OR a monthly leisure allowance of £45 to spend on your health & wellbeing A fantastic EAP provided by LifeWorks which offers brilliant support, expert advice and specialist counselling Help at Hand - quick free access to a remote GP, mental health support, physio or a medical 2nd opinion Free 1-2-1 Coaching - online coaching for your professional or personal growth provided by Thrive Partners A comprehensive L&D programme
Dec 06, 2023
Full time
About Ogilvy Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry. Our health division is one of the largest global networks in healthcare communications and provides strategic, integrated communication solutions for our clients, including many of the biggest names in the pharmaceutical industry. Ogilvy Health UK is made up of healthcare communication specialists across the disciplines of medical education and communications; brain sciences; brand promotion; digital and social; strategic planning; public relations and creative/design. We believe we are like no other: we blaze new trails; we encourage a culture of creativity and innovation; we challenge, and we change; and we recognise and reward our team. About the Role Due to one of our team members transferring over to Singapore, we have an exciting opportunity for a PR Account Director to join us on a permanent basis. In this role you will work across two of the agency's largest global PR accounts delivering purposeful work that makes an impact to those living with rare diseases across the world. As an Account Director, you will be the linchpin of your teams, an expert at tactical delivery with oversight of all projects and acting as the day-to-day client lead. You will be a source of trusted advice to clients and to your team, developing and supporting them to deliver outstanding work. Commercially savvy, you will be accountable for keeping the accounts profitable through accurate scoping and resource allocation. And in addition to your account work, you will have opportunities to get involved in new business pitches and broader collaboration opportunities with the wider Ogilvy Health team. Joining a team of c.20 PR and social media specialists, you'll be responsible for driving the success of your accounts from an operational perspective. You'll be someone who inspires and leads your team to deliver impactful work, supporting them and giving them the scope to develop and flourish. We are a non-hierarchical agency and each team member is given ownership and accountability of specific projects. The work you will deliver for clients is varied: social media campaigns directed at both specialist and public audiences, patient activation initiatives, clinical data and regulatory comms media outreach and leadership coalition initiatives involving multiple stakeholder groups. Within Ogilvy Health UK there are 200 health specialists working together to solve client's challenges applying their own areas of specialism such as: public relations, strategy, creative, medical education and brain sciences. This will give you the opportunity to work alongside a broad range of health specialists to deliver truly outstanding work. You will also take on line management responsibilities for 1-2 reports, which will include regular catch-up meetings, managing feedback received from colleagues, goal setting, and career conversations. There are several ongoing initiatives within Ogilvy Health outside of client work that you can choose to get involved in including our culture and social team andour various fantastic DEI groups, created to champion diversity in the industry, our agency and our work. You will discover that we are a very friendly, non-hierarchical, eclectic team, bound together by a desire to do the best work of our lives. We offer flexible hybrid working and are open to speaking with candidates who can comfortably travel to either London, Oxford, or our fab new campus in Manchester two days per week. What we need from you : Your experience and expertise working in pharmaceutical brand communications Your clear point of view on the challenges and opportunities around healthcare communications Your ability and passion to effectively manage and develop team members Your experience in working closely and building professional relationships with clients, or equivalent internal/external stakeholders Your experience in developing and implementing account plans, aligning to clients' broader strategies, objectives and milestones, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary colleagues as required Robust attention to detail, applied in both the development and review of other team members' work, which will ensure consistently high-quality deliverables Solid understanding of paid, earned, shared and owned media and the value of integrated communications Your commercial awareness Your drive, desire and passion to do great work, applying original thinking to achieve outstanding results How We'll Support You Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We'll empower you with the tools you'll need to succeed. We'll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We'll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we'll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you'll be proud, with people you'll be proud to call your teammates. Benefits 25 days holiday + your birthday off - after 2 years service you can purchase up to an additional 5 days per year Enhanced parental leave A generous pension scheme - you pay in 4% we pay 6%, following probation contributions are matched up to 10.5% (17.5% in total) Private medical cover (Bupa) OR Dental cover OR a monthly leisure allowance of £45 to spend on your health & wellbeing A fantastic EAP provided by LifeWorks which offers brilliant support, expert advice and specialist counselling Help at Hand - quick free access to a remote GP, mental health support, physio or a medical 2nd opinion Free 1-2-1 Coaching - online coaching for your professional or personal growth provided by Thrive Partners A comprehensive L&D programme