Digital Director – Sky
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The Client
One of the most exciting, biggest, and fastest growing accounts in the UK – Sky. The portfolio includes Sky Entertainment (e.g. Gangs of London, Succession), Sky Cinema and Sky Sports (key film releases and sporting events (F1, Premiere League etc), Sky TV Products (Sky Q – bringing the best of TV in once place and Sky Glass, the TV that has redefined the hardware category), Sky Mobile and Sky Broadband. This exciting role has a core focus on their Mobile & Broadband products.
The Role
An unmissable opportunity for a fervent, talented and intelligent digital expert to push the boundaries of digital on the biggest account in the UK. As well as leading a top-tier Digital team and overseeing seismic campaigns (ranging from ‘always on’ trading campaigns, huge brand campaigns, to through-the-line iPhone launch campaigns), the role will focus on driving forward how we utilise audience and tech to our advantage in planning, execution & creative. You will have the resources to build a team of high-achieving digital experts, as well as pushing the envelope to deliver industry leading innovation within our execution.
You will be leading the relationship with digital and marketing clients, while continuing to foster our collaborative “One Team” relationship with Sky. The scale of the Sky account allows the digital team to work on industry leading workstreams, strategy & executions, and as a result, deliver best in class digital strategies and campaigns. This is an extremely exciting opportunity for someone with expertise, passion and drive for all things Digital.
What we think are 3 best things about the job..
- The people – you’ll work in a high-performing, creative and established team of +50 digital experts with a range of backgrounds, skill sets and experiences to learn from!
- The Work – Creating and developing new capability within the team and client to push the boundaries and step change our work.
- The Opportunity – Develop and showcase your own skills by pushing forward the digital strategy on the biggest account in the UK.
Who are you?
You are a true specialist in digital performance marketing, with a genuine yearn for all things digital. Well-versed in complex digital-first solutioning you will challenge, guide and support the client, taking them to new heights in their strategy. We are looking for someone that can lead a team – empower and teach others – build and foster a collaborative client relationship, and push the boundaries in our digital execution.
Sounds good? We’d love to hear from you!
About EssenceMediacom
We are a global communications agency leading with breakthrough thinking, building explosive growth for brands, and helping our clients see the bigger picture. Our daring global network of 10,000 influencers help our clients breach traditional boundaries in media, uncover novel ideas, and unleash exponential growth. EssenceMediacom challenges conventional thinking to build, propel, and supercharge our clients’ businesses at scale and lead our industry in critical areas such as diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability.
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