Dentsu Creative

Please, note:

• Must have experience with Comunity Management/Social Media and copywriting.
• Must have solid large-sized entertainment/streaming industry experience.
• Must be able to do eventual visits in the office in Culver City—Los Angeles based only.
• Creative and Innovative candidates are very welcome!

Company Description

Dentsu Creative has an amazing opportunity for a Manager, Social Marketing & Strategy to join the team. We are comprised of audacious thinkers and award-winning collaborators across the United States, Latin America and Canada who blend local knowledge with global expertise. Choosing substance over stunts, our Modern Creative mandate is about unlocking sustained growth and holistic impact for brands in ways that Create Culture, Change Society and Invent the Future. In this role, you will be a part of shaping the future of entertainment and media with one of the world’s leading streaming services. You’d lead the way with a radically collaborative crew that thrives off audacious thinking. We want challengers who know what it takes to command attention, architect fandoms and never lose sight of even the smallest of details when it comes to opportunities for impact. This particular account is right-fit for social-savvy, entertainment enthusiasts:

• Emerging platforms and the shifts that come with them don’t shake you

• A day spent not rehashing the latest trends in film, sports and TV is not a day lived

• Ability to separate substantive, brand-building moves from quick-hit stunts

Job Description

As the Manager, Social Marketing & Strategy, you will report to the Senior Strategist, Social Marketing & Strategy, and will define and execute the social media strategy for Dentsu Creative brands across platforms. You will lead all social media and advertising initiatives to increase overall engagement with the brand and brand positioning, driving social media strategies that fuel the business with best -in-class creative execution. You will leverage the latest social strategies, and ultimately best represent the brand in the social space, ensuring the brand voice is carried out across all of our social media channels while driving performance. You will take part in a cross-channel marketing experience as you lead the social media aspect of the consumer journey for key activations. You will be the main point for content publishing & community building for the brand.

Ideal candidates are passionate about the ever-changing world of social marketing, conversations in culture and all things social media, from Instagram to TikTok. Candidates should have a keen interest in emerging trends across these platforms and recognize the impact of social marketing in an overall marketing strategy.

You are a doer of social:

• Community engagement excites you – digging into the insights and conversations that help fuel the larger social media story.

• Can demonstrate strong knowledge of all major social media platforms – you have a history of growing social media profiles and accounts

• Understands how to make content work for different audiences and different platforms

• Eager to test and learn on new platforms and across teams (Influencer, Paid Social, Content Lab)

• Owning of full content process (calendars, community content)

• Ability to identify response opportunities for clients on social, an intuition of when to escalate/engage further

You are a self-starter & team player:

• You are able to manage your own time and teams to produce thoughtful and thorough work against timelines.

• Works in collaboration with other departments e.g. Account, Strategy, Creative, Media and Insights to deliver better work for clients

You can look at the insights and start to tell a story to impact the work:

• You can bring new thinking that pushes the work to teams and works closely with platforms and 3rd party partners to identify them

• Start to manage strategic skills including contributing to briefs, providing research, insights

• Assists in campaign reporting by gathering inputs across a variety of departments and data points.

You support the Social Strategist through insights from brand community:

• Supports in the crafting of creative and/or media briefs and inspiration stimuli such as case studies, analogies and other campaigns to prompt new ideas and thinking

• Working knowledge of social listening platforms & assists in campaign reporting by gathering inputs across a variety of departments

Qualifications

• 2-3 years professional experience in marketing, social media, digital strategy or related field

• Creative thinkers

• Passion for culture, social and content strategy.

• You are a consumer of the latest digital trends & happenings and have a deep understanding of all social platforms.

• You are a quick learner, a great communicator and team player.

• You thrive on pushing clients to create the work based off insights that will make them famous.

• You’re ready to learn and grow in this ever-evolving space.

• Skilled at creating social content on their phone. (Instagram Stories, Photoshop)

• Knowledge of Adobe Creative C Suite

• Passionate interests in Sports, TV, Movies, pop art, etc

Additional Information

Working with us:

Joining Dentsu Creative, you will be part of a creative network, delivering ideas that are brought alive in new ways. Along the way, you will team up with inspiring people across the world and become part of a truly inclusive culture where everyone is given the opportunity to thrive and create the best work of their careers; always learning and always listening to shape ideas, create culture and change behavior. By bringing together the capabilities, experience and relationships of our collective experts, the opportunities for personal growth and development are endless.

Our Values:

We believe our work can only resonate in the modern world if the people behind it reflect the modern work. We can only be truly relevant when we create a truly inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. That means – we are tough on the work but gentle with each other. We lead with empathy and are always listening and always learning. We support each other, we cheer for each other, we win together. We celebrate difference as the only way to make the work that makes a difference.

Additional information:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $60,000 – $75,000. Salary is based on a wide range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit https://dentsubenefitsplus.com/

Dentsu (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or a certain state or local laws. Reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please contact [email protected] if you need assistance completing any forms or otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying

Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.

Dentsu (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact [email protected] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.

Dentsu Creative

Employer: dentsu Creative Advertising Ltd.

Position: Creative Director

Terms of Employment: Full-time / Permanent

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Employment Address: Hybrid work arrangement – Office location at 1 University Avenue, 6th Floor, Toronto, ON, M5J 2P1, Toronto, Canada | Remote work permitted from home within the Greater Toronto Area

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours/week

Language: English

Benefits: Eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or salary increases in accordance with company policy.

Healthcare insurance (health, dental and vision care), Wellness support, RSP pension plan, Parental top up, Employee Assistance Program

Salary: $160,000 annually

Duties:

• Being the driving force behind a culture of creativity and innovation that produces multi-award-winning, boundary-pushing work. You’ll inspire and direct teams in our Toronto office to deliver original and competitive creative solutions that exceed client expectations and achieve real results.
• Planning and directing brand advertising campaign creation and implementation, conceptualization, and asset development across all platforms, harnessing the power of the latest technology and techniques to deliver creative work that’s not just impactful, but unforgettable.
• Continuously inspiring and directing your creative teams to reach new heights and achieve their full potential. You’ll build a culture of creativity and innovation, where ideas are celebrated and nurtured, and everyone feels empowered to take creative risks.
• Collaborating closely with the Chief Client Officer, you’ll help develop a creative vision for the dentsu Creative Toronto Office, and you’ll use your experience and expertise to guide and direct the agency’s creative work towards new heights of excellence.
• Working closely with Account Leads, you’ll help drive successful advertising campaigns and business results for our clients, using your deep understanding of the power of creative to elevate the impact of our work and deliver results that exceed expectations.
• Collaborating with Strategic Leads, you’ll use your strategic and creative thinking to develop effective solutions for clients, drawing on your knowledge of the latest trends and techniques to deliver innovative and impactful work.
• You’ll establish and maintain communication processes with cross-disciplinary teams, fostering a culture of open communication and collaboration that ensures everyone is working together towards the same goal.
• You’ll proactively bring forward new ideas, inspirational references, and creative design thinking that elevates the client and agency brand, using your passion for creative to drive the agency forward and keep our work fresh and exciting.
• You’ll direct and steer the development of client presentations and other important communication, ensuring that they are clear, compelling, and persuasive, and that they deliver maximum impact.
• You’ll embrace the creative opportunities in the social and activation space, using your knowledge of the latest trends and technologies to deliver cutting-edge work that captivates audiences and delivers real results.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you’ll contribute to the production process, always maintaining strong relationships with all stakeholders and ensuring that every detail of our work is perfect.
• Building strong collaborative partnerships with clients, you’ll act as their go-to creative expert, advocating for their best interests and always putting their needs first.
• You’ll identify opportunities for organic business growth within the agency, using your creativity and strategic thinking to develop new business opportunities that drive the agency forward.
• Staying up to date on industry, competitor, and cultural trends, you’ll incorporate these references into creative ideas that are relevant, timely, and impactful, always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
• You’ll provide insights into award-winning advertising projects in the industry and markets, using your experience and expertise to identify best practices and creative approaches that can be applied to our work.
• Providing both informal ongoing performance feedback and conducting formal reviews for all Creative teams managed, you’ll ensure that everyone is performing at their best and reaching their full potential.
• Identifying training opportunities for team members and facilitating their growth and development, you’ll promote a culture of continuous learning and development, always looking for new ways to help your teams grow and achieve their full potential.

Requirements:

• University degree or college diploma in advertising or a related field is required.
• 7-10 years of experience in creating dynamic advertising campaigns for multinational clients.
• 2+ years of experience directing a creative team with an automotive client.
• Proven track record of driving business results for clients, through successful campaigns in various media platforms (innovative types of media will be appreciated).
• Proven track record of creating internationally recognized, award-winning ideas, that have left a lasting impression on audiences worldwide.
• Deep understanding of what it takes to create a successful Cannes-worthy campaign and understand the complexities of the award system.
• Creative Award Show judging experience is a bonus.
• You must have a passion for leadership, and proven abilities to manage and inspire a team of creative professionals to achieve their full potential.
• Visionary leader who can take a primary role in building, mentoring, and managing integrated teams of art directors, copywriters, and other creative disciplines with a diverse set of skills, abilities, and experience.
• Expertise in creating compelling, integrated campaigns to deliver maximum exposure and engagement for clients.
• Ability to work closely with the Strategy and Accounts leads to foster an environment of teamwork and collaboration and provide guidance on campaign strategy and creative execution, using data and analytics input to inform your decisions and deliver successful creative.
• Excellent client management skills are critical to this role.
• A demonstrated ability to develop long-term partnerships and deliver measurable results that exceed expectations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, understand their needs and goals, and develop creative that is customized to their unique needs.
• Play a strong leadership role in identifying opportunities to grow existing businesses organically and New Business development.
• Participate in recruitment efforts for the department by reviewing portfolios and interviewing candidates as requested.

Dentsu Creative

Dentsu Creative is a collective of agencies at the forefront of culture and innovation. Formed in January of 2021, we are one of the most globally awarded teams across the Dentsu network. Composed of 360i, dentsuMB, and Isobar, amongst other notable agencies, we work with clients to provide solutions that meet people at every single point of their brand journey and are committed to upholding a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusivity.

We are champions for meaningful progress, and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all. Dentsu Creative is an agency of dentsu.

Job Description

*Must be based near LA metro area*

Dentsu Creative is hiring an entry level Social Operations Assistant to partner with an exciting entertainment brand. You’ll be charged with ensuring all outward facing content is accurate and ties back to the brand voice and strategy alongside a passionate team of social experts. Our mission is to evolve the brand’s social presence, build on an existing community and stoke fandom to break into culture.

This role will report to the Director, Business Leadership.

Excitement about and knowledge of the entertainment industry is a must for all candidates, and a deep love of the social space is key. We’re looking for team members who have a sharp eye and pride themselves on their attention to detail. Ideal candidates are collaborative, work well in a fast-paced environment and are not afraid to speak up when something looks awry. They’ll act as the last line of defense for our creative work and partner closely with our account & social team members to ensure our best-in-class creative work is delivered & posted flawlessly.

• Review and proofread all social content prior to publication, ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Ensure all content adheres to brand guidelines, voice and tone
• Collaborate with the social strategy & account teams by reviewing any social trends and ensure they align with our brand standards
• Review creative decks to ensure all visual elements are error-free & all write-ups are clear, concise & speak to the overall strategy
• Work with the social strategy team to maintain detailed documentation and workflow processes for all social publishing
• Act as final lens to ensure all the published content is aligned with the brand goals and strategies
• Scan social channels for any possible issues (visual & written)
• Assist all teams with small but important administrative tasks that ensure the account is running optimally

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing/Advertising or English
• Excellent proofreading skills and attention to detail
• A firm grasp of the English language and nuances of grammar, punctuation, and syntax
• Experience with social media management tools (e.g. Opal, Sprout Social, etc.)
• Working knowledge of standard Office, Mac & Google products (e.g. Word, Keynote, Sheets etc.)
• Understanding of the latest technology, social media, and emerging trends to review copy and creative for multi-channel content with a discerning eye

Working with us

Joining Dentsu Creative, you will be part of a creative network, delivering ideas that are brought alive in new ways. Along the way, you will team up with inspiring people across the world and become part of a truly inclusive culture where everyone is given the opportunity to thrive and create the best work of their careers; always learning and always listening to shape ideas, create culture and change behavior. By bringing together the capabilities, experience and relationships of our collective experts, the opportunities for personal growth and development are endless.

We are united by four signature strengths:

Boundless Creativity – Kitsune Fox: In Japanese culture – the Kitsune Fox sees the future. We run towards the future, forever asking: what’s next? Our imagination has no limit. Our clients seek us out because we believe there is no problem we cannot solve with the power of modern creativity.

Intelligent Scale – Ryujin Dragon: The Ryujin Dragon controls the ocean and the tides. We flow the right talent around the right brief in the right moment, wherever it sits in the world. We scale our unique ideas with precision, using intelligent technology to make personal connections with millions around the world.

Obsessive Craft – Orizuru Crane: The Orizuru Crane carries the soul up to paradise. It inspires the most classic and iconic Japanese origami. We elevate the soul of our work with an obsessive focus on craft, nurturing the next-gen craft skills needed to soar in a modern world.

Radical Collaboration – Kohaku Koi: The Koi swim upstream against the tide, united as one. We chart new territory through the power of radical collaboration. We seamlessly connect Creativity, Media and CXM to imagine new solutions at the intersection of craft, data, culture, and innovation.

Our Values

We believe our work can only resonate in the modern world if the people behind it reflect the modern work. We can only be truly relevant when we create a truly inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. That means – we are tough on the work but gentle with each other. We lead with empathy and are always listening and always learning. We support each other, we cheer for each other, we win together. We celebrate difference as the only way to make the work that makes a difference.

Additional Information

The anticipated salary range for this position is $45,000 – $60,000. Salary is based on a wide range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit https://dentsubenefitsplus.com/

Dentsu is a modern marketing solutions company. Our mission is to help clients navigate, progress and thrive in a world of change. Businesses rely on our integrated network of agencies and specialized practices to champion meaningful progress through creative, media, commerce, data and technology. Part of Dentsu Group, our global network comprises 66,000 diverse people in 143 countries, who are dedicated to teaming for growth and good. Some of our award-winning agencies include 360i, Carat, dentsumcgarrybowen, DEG, dentsuX, iProspect and Merkle. Follow us on Twitter @DentsuUSA and visit dentsu.com/us.

Dentsu (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact [email protected] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.

Dentsu Creative