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Situation, a digital-first agency building passionate communities for live experience-based clients like WICKED on Broadway and The Metropolitan Opera, seeks an Associate Creative Director (ACD) with a background in copywriting and strategy. This role will report to one of the Creative Directors and serve as the creative lead for a selection of clients in the arts, entertainment, and live event space.

What You’ll Do

The ACD serves as the creative lead for their set of clients, brainstorming and concepting idea-driven campaign executions that ensure we’re bringing our clients’ stories to life across a multi-media landscape. The right candidate is an emerging creative leader with unmatched creative curiosity who knows how to take an insight, turn it into an idea, and map out executions to meet our clients’ business goals. The right candidate is a natural collaborator and knows creating great ideas in a team sport.

Our office is located in midtown Manhattan and we are currently working in-office three days per week.

Sample Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Drive the creative strategy for macro and micro planning deliverables–advertising messaging, content, virtual events, brand activations and promotions, influencer, etc.–that meet client objectives
• Develop high-level concepts for creative projects on a recurring and ad-hoc basis, balancing responsible ideation, proven effectiveness, and innovative thinking
• Develop a strong, authentic, and effective brand tone and voice for your clients; maintain that voice across all platforms and canvases
• Brief fellow creative and social media team members in our SBU and the Studio with the “who, when, and why” to arrive at the best “what”
• Quality control and review creative output once a project has moved from pitch to production
• Identify instincts-driven and insights-backed opportunities to improve creative impact and shift creative strategies
• Uphold creative standards through a working knowledge of strong copywriting and editing skills, design principles, etc.
• Pitch and present with passion and purpose; clearly and confidently communicate recommendations

Requirements

• 5-6 years of relevant experience at creative agency, studio, or in-house marketing team in a creative role
• Excellent writing ability and advanced skills as a copywriter, including an understanding of different writing voices/tones and a passion for storytelling in multiple formats, mediums, etc.
• A working knowledge of design, video, social, and other creative disciplines in order to be a strong collaborator and effective creative leader
• Strong perspective for what makes creative marketing efforts stand out and perform within a multi-platform consumer landscape
• A portfolio of your work in lead and hands-on roles
• Dynamic and confident presentation skills to pitch ideas clearly and effectively
• Troubleshoot and problem solve efficiently, intelligently and with positivity
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced creative environment
• A passion for live events, entertainment, and/or the arts; working experience in these industries, agency or client-side, is a plus but not required

Benefits

We offer a competitive base salary and a range of benefits and perks:

• Salary range: $90,000 – $105,000
• Health care plan (medical, dental and vision)
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off package that includes vacation, sick, “life happens” days, birthdays, summer Fridays and public holidays
• Paid family leave
• Cold brew coffee, snacks, and fresh fruit
• Wellness resources
• Special access to New York City’s arts and entertainment scene

We have been honored for our commitment to our team with workplace awards from Crain’s, Best Companies Group, Cynopsis, Digiday, and Fortune.

Our Company

We are Situation, a digital-first agency that builds and drives passionate communities to meaningful action. We partner with live experience-based brands like NFL, WICKED on Broadway, The Metropolitan Opera, and Cirque du Soleil.

Situation is part of Situation Group, a digital-first collective of award-winning advertising agencies.

Situation

Summary of Position

The Manager, Media Strategy and Planning is responsible for assisting in the development and execution of international paid media plans for LIONSGATE+ (formerly StarzPlay), specifically ensuring that all plans meet the objectives of the marketing initiatives and are executed in an efficient and timely manner. This individual will be the lead when it comes to performing regular maintenance on all paid media and social campaigns. They will need to possess experience in managing multi-tactical media plans across all media channels (TV, Social, OOH, Print, Audio, Digital). This is a fast-paced, multi-faceted position that requires organization, communication, and creativity at a high level.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of media and paid social strategies for brand and program-specific campaigns in multiple international territories.
• Work closely with the internal media team and the external media buying agency(s) to ensure the media buys are efficiently executed.
• Partner with other international marketing departments (Brand, Data & Insights, Digital Marketing, etc) to enhance media planning development, assist in tracking plan progress, and building post-campaign reporting.
• Represent LIONSGATE+ in the development and maintenance of numerous media vendor relationships to provide support to both vendors and agencies in producing effective media executions.
• Partial project management needs that oversee the creative communication and documentation of media and social executions.
• Help optimize paid social campaigns across all platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok, Pinterest and Reddit) including review of audience segments, retargeting, sequential messaging, reach and frequency, and creative asset testing.
• Track the financial and contractual flow of media investments. Manage agency performance against campaign objectives, including tracking budgets, savings, make-goods, and credits. Track data for key learnings and the development of future media and creative recommendations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or equivalent field.
• Minimum of 3+ years of solid experience in the field of media (agency and/or client side).
• Knowledgeable in offline and online media buying, with strong interest in social
• Experience in the streaming, cable, and/or entertainment industry a plus.
• Strong knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel (formulas, links, charts and graphs).
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with excellent time-management skills, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to function well in a collaborative, team oriented environment
• Must have a strong work ethic, integrity, and good business acumen.
• Interest in social media trends and emerging platforms/tactics
• Previous international business experience a plus.

About the Company

STARZ (www.starz.com), a Lionsgate company, is a leading global media streaming platform committed to delivering premium content that amplifies narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences. STARZ is home to the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app that offers the ability to stream or download STARZ premium content, as well as the flagship domestic STARZ® service, including STARZ ENCORE, 17 premium pay TV channels, and the associated on-demand and online services. In 2018, STARZ launched its international premium streaming platform STARZPLAY, now LIONSGATE+, to provide subscribers access to bold, curated storytelling. LIONSGATE+, coupled with the STARZPLAY ARABIA joint venture in MENA and Lionsgate Play in South and Southeast Asia, has a footprint that extends across the globe. STARZ and LIONSGATE+ are available across digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, and telecommunications companies around the world. In February 2021, STARZ launched #TakeTheLead, a multi-faceted and innovative inclusion initiative expanding its existing efforts to improve representation on screen, behind the camera and throughout the company.

Business Unit Overview

STARZ

With the Company aligning its studio operations behind the growth of its streaming business, STARZ has become one of the pre-eminent modern premium global streaming platforms. Offering subscribers more than 7.500 television episodes, including STARZ original series and provocative documentaries, along with a broad catalogue of first-run movies, STARZ is taking the lead in delivering relatable premium content that makes it the platform of choice among a wide spectrum of female, African-American and other historically underrepresented audiences. Its focused brand, premium content and freedom from legacy relationships position STARZ at the forefront of the new bundles emerging throughout the media ecosystem, a compelling value proposition to complement virtually every kind of subscription platform.

Distinguished by its successful and focused content strategy, top programming, exceptional curation and speed to market, STARZ has quickly scaled its platform to become one of the most widely distributed and fastest-growing OTT services in the world, with OTT subscribers making up more than half of its global subscriber base. The company’s international premium subscription service, LIONSGATE+, offers subscribers access to bold, curated storytelling around the world. LIONGATE+ has a footprint that extends across the globe and continues to expand its network of distribution partners. In addition to its LIONSGATE+ markets, it reaches audiences in the Middle East and North African region through STARZPLAY ARABIA and in South and Southeast Asia with Lionsgate Play. The proprietary and highly-rated STARZ app, a proven hit with U.S. audiences, continues to roll out internationally.

Our Benefits

• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
• 401(k) company matching
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

EEO Statement

Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.

Annual Salary Range: $85,000-$95,000

Starz

“WDW Disney Springs Social Campaign for Spring 2023
Internet Commercial | Non-Union

Conflicts: Any competing theme parks with marketing and promotion (commercial, print, social media, etc.) currently running. 
Usage / Run: Intended use is for paid social + streaming videos + display + search + email for Spring and Mother’s Day 2023, but the release will be standard Disney release (all media, worldwide, in perpetuity)

Additional Provisions
Shoots in Orlando. Mandatory in-person fitting in Orlando for $100 per person. All talent MUST work as local hire to Disney (not budgeted for gas, food, lodging), though we will feed talent on set.

NOTE: This WILL be an overnight shoot (late, late night call time…working past midnight and into early next morning. Expect up to 12 hours on set. 

Project Synopsis

MOTHERS DAY:  Looking for a diverse range of authentic, unique, and heartwarming stories (including LGBTQIA+ stories of acceptance) about inspiring moms, step-moms, grandmas, and mom-like figures. Casting will include a diverse mix of multi-gen families (do not need to be nuclear families but should be accurate) with stories of sons & daughters (ages 9-99 years old), husbands, and partners.

Diversity means people of all kinds: different body types, all abilities, all skin tones, all sexual orientations — everyone should feel welcome and represented. Note: This is a docu-style spot where you are looking to tell real stories of real people 

STORYTELLING GRANDMA (actual) w/other multi-gen family members
Principal Non-Union 
Any Gender 9-99 Any Ethnic Appearance

STORYTELLING GRANDMA centers on a mom and other members of her family. It does not have to be a nuclear family). IT MUST BE A REAL GRANDMA WITH REAL OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS. This is a docu-style social media piece. This might include Grandma with spouse Grandma with kid(s) aged nine and up, and Grandma with her mother. 
Diversity is key! Diversity to us means people of all kinds: different body types, all abilities, all skin tones, all sexual orientations—everyone should feel welcome and represented. 

We seek diverse, authentic, unique, and heartwarming stories (including LGBTQIA+ stories of acceptance) about inspiring moms, step-moms, grandmas, and mom-like figures. Casting should include a diverse mix of multi-gen families (do not need to be nuclear families) with stories being told by sons & daughters (ages 9-109), husbands, and partners.

Role Ethnic Appearance
Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander, Ethnically Ambiguous, Black, Native American, White, East Asian, East Indian / South Asian, Eastern European, Latinx / Hispanic, Maori, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Pacific Islander, Southeast Asian

Spot Name
MOTHER’S DAY

Rate Details
Adults: $800 | Minors: $600
$100/per person fitting fee Shoots overnight Must work locally to Disney 

Work Requirements
Talent will work one or more days within the Mar 12 to Mar 18 window (TBD). 

Wardrobe
Fitting is on a Sunday morning to ensure all talent more easily attend the mandatory in-person fitting.

STORY TELLING MOM (actual) w/other multi-gen family members
Principal Non-Union
Any Gender 9-99 Any Ethnic Appearance

STORYTELLING MOM centers on a mom and other members of her family. It does not have to be a nuclear family). IT MUST BE A REAL MOM WITH REAL OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS. This is a docu-style social media piece. This might include Mom with a spouse, Mom with kid(s) aged nine and up, and Mom with her mother. 

Diversity is key! Diversity to us means people of all kinds: different body types, all abilities, all skin tones, all sexual orientations—everyone should feel welcome and represented.

We seek diverse, authentic, unique, and heartwarming stories (including LGBTQIA+ stories of acceptance) about inspiring moms, step-moms, grandmas, and mom-like figures. Casting should include a diverse mix of multi-gen families (do not need to be nuclear families) with stories being told by sons & daughters (ages 9-109), husbands, and partners. 

Role Ethnic Appearance
Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander, Ethnically Ambiguous, Black, Native American, White, East Asian, East Indian / South Asian, Eastern European, Latinx / Hispanic, Maori, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Pacific Islander, Southeast Asian

Spot Name
MOTHER’S DAY

Rate Details
Adults: $800 | Minors: $600
$100/per person fitting fee Shoots overnight Must work locally to Disney 

Work Requirements
Talent will work one or more days within the Mar 12 to Mar 18 window (TBD). 

Wardrobe
Fitting is on a Sunday morning to ensure all talent more easily attend the mandatory in-person fitting.
STORY TELLING STEPMOM (actual) w/other multi-gen family members
Principal Non-Union Adults: 

Any Gender 9-99 Any Ethnic Appearance

STORYTELLING STEPMOM centers on a mom and other members of her family. It does not have to be a nuclear family). THEY MUST BE REAL STEPMOMS WITH REAL OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS. This is a docu-style social media piece. This might include Stepmom with spouse Stepmom with stepkid(s) aged nine and up, and Stepmom with her mother. 

Diversity is key! Diversity to us means people of all kinds: different body types, all abilities, all skin tones, all sexual orientations—everyone should feel welcome and represented. We seek diverse, authentic, unique, and heartwarming stories (including LGBTQIA+ stories of acceptance) about inspiring moms, step-moms, grandmas, and mom-like figures. Casting should include a diverse mix of multi-gen families (do not need to be nuclear families) with stories being told by sons & daughters (ages 9-109), husbands, and partners.

Role Ethnic Appearance
Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander, Ethnically Ambiguous, Black, Native American, White, East Asian, East Indian / South Asian, Eastern European, Latinx / Hispanic, Maori, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Pacific Islander, Southeast Asian

Spot Name
MOTHER’S DAY
Rate Details
Adults: $800 | Minors: $600
$100/per person fitting fee Shoots overnight Must work locally to Disney 

Work Requirements
Talent will work one or more days within the Mar 12 to Mar 18 window (TBD). 

Wardrobe
Fitting is on a Sunday morning to ensure all talent more easily attend the mandatory in-person fitting. 
Even sons, daughters, grandsons, granddaughters, spouses, friends, neighbors, and coworkers can help get this opportunity to the moms, stepmoms, and grandmas in their lives or the lives of those they know.”

CASTING CALL for AAC DEVICE USERS

Disability Charity Ad Campaign

This role requires someone who uses an augmentative and alternative communication device.

Paid BSF £350 + buyout £3k

Shoot 14th-16th March (1 x day shoot)

Call out for Actors with REGIONAL ACCENTS

ACC is casting a new ad campaign and is looking for actors with regional accents particularly from the West or SouthWest of Ireland e.g. Cork, Limerick, and Galway. We’re also keen to hear from actors who are comfortable performing in a regional accent.

V nice fee if cast.
There are a large number of roles, and we’d love to hear from people of all acting abilities from professional actors to those who are newer to the acting scene or have experience for example, on the am-dram circuit.

We’re looking for:

• Men aged 30s to 60s
• Women aged 25 to 60s
• A boy aged 10-12
• A girl aged 11-14 – the character is a tomboy who loves adventure and is a natural-born leader.

We want to hear from actors of all ethnicities and backgrounds to represent modern Ireland.

Are you creative, dynamic and passionate? Do you like to think outside of the box and find new ways to achieve your goals? Corus Entertainment has an exciting opportunity for you. If you have a passion for excellence, and would like to work for Corus Entertainment, we encourage you to apply.

Division: Marketing & Communications

Work Status: Full-Time

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Hybrid work of a split of onsite and remote/work from home.

About the Role

Corus has an exciting opportunity in our Social Media Centre of Excellence for a Manager, Social Lifestyle. We are seeking someone who is experienced in data-driven analysis, developing paid and organic social media strategies for large scale communities and has a deep understanding of the content creation process. The Social Media Manager has a passion for the media industry and is up to date on all social trends and platforms. This position will report into the Director of Audience Development.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of Social Strategists, Community Managers and Content Creators.
• Develop and optimize best-in-class social media strategies and executions (across paid, owned and earned) for our priority programs and brands.
• Execute campaigns that deliver on both internal and external (client-informed) KPIs.
• Lead the team in developing and optimizing branded social content to meet monetization goals.
• Develop and oversee the internal creator network at so.da.
• Work with external partners including Meta, TikTok, Twitter and other emerging social platforms to keep up-to-date with the latest developments on the platform, and to capitalize on platform revenue opportunities.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to develop creative content.
• Lead collaboration between data analysis team and Social Strategists to produce in-depth post-campaign reports to summarize learnings, insights and strategy recommendations for stakeholders and clients.
• Act as an advisor to stakeholders, communicating social best practice guidelines, policies and training.
• Advise on the impact of developments, trends, and new platforms in social media and how they inform our social marketing efforts.
• Ensure direct reports are continuously honing, learning and mastering new social media skills in an ever-fluctuating industry.
• Guide social team in early adoption of new social platform products and features.
• Present results and insights from test-and-learn projects to wider so.da team.
• Research and proactively recommend ideas and new content for our brands.

About You

What We Need From You

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience managing large social communities and driving social performance, preferably in lifestyle or entertainment.
• Demonstrated expertise in data-driven social media strategy and execution.
• A minimum of 3 years in experience in social media planning / buying across paid, earned, and owned channels.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Must be able to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Expertise in developing social media strategies for brands, shows and client sponsorships to drive engagement and encourage viewership.
• Exceptional thought leadership – can rally several stakeholders around an idea and see it through from inception to execution.
• In-depth knowledge of established and emerging social platforms (and how they can be utilized to the benefit of brand and business).
• Experience in managing content creation, optimization and adaptation in nimble industry.
• Ability to manage and work closely with producers and digital editors.
• Experience in media and entertainment industry is a significant asset.
• Deep understanding of data and social analytics.

Managerial Responsibilities:

• Prioritize departmental projects with peers and ensure delivery of scalable solutions.
• Manage and foster a high performing team.
• Oversee strategists, community managers, content creators.
• Manage and oversee social budget of portfolio to drive maximum value and innovation to social brands.
• Manage internal stakeholder relationships across Marketing, Content, Digital, Publicity and Sales.
• Foster a data-driven culture within the team.
• Build focus on delivering business value.
• Build alignment with senior stakeholders throughout the business, and relationships with directors and members of the executive team.

If You Have the Following…. We Want to Hear From You!

• Experience managing multiple, large social audiences
• Deep understanding of social data, digital and social analytics, and a 10,000 ft view of the social landscape.
• Experience with paid social
• Visual media experience a plus (photography, videography)
• A passion for television and social media

At Corus we value and actively involve the full range of what makes people unique in order to create a strong and innovative company where amazing people thrive. A company where people have the full opportunity to show their unique value and develop their potential. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people of colour, people with disabilities, people from all gender and sexually diverse communities and people with intersectional identities.

Corus is also committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Corus Entertainment

A leading, boutique influencer marketing agency is looking for an Influencer marketing manager to join them and work with a top tier list of clients in Film and TV. Outstanding benefits, incredible clients/campaigns and very real scope for growth…

The Agency

True entertainment specialists, this growing agency has been providing leading influencer relations campaigns for giants in the Film and TV space for over 6 years. They pride themselves on their rock solid relationships with both clients and influencer talent and it’s these relationships that enable them to develop incredibly creative and collaborative campaigns both on a small and massive scale. Based out off attractive offices in a bustling central London location, the team here are an incredibly passionate and outgoing bunch with a real love of fostering relationships. The team enjoy some incredible benefits, a very strong commitment to wellbeing and true dedication to offering them freedom and autonomy to grow in their roles. As a direct result of growth, the agency is looking for new Influencer and Partnerships manager to join them…

The Role

This is a vital role for the agency and one that offers serious scope for growth in the short and long term. The successful candidate will be tasked with building strong relationships with global entertainment clients and influencers/celebrities alike, while developing creative campaigns that take advantage of these strong relationships. Responsibilities include:

• Taking ownership of implementing, developing and delivering celebrity and influencer campaigns of varying scope and size across the Entertainment division.
• Working to foster true relationships with influencer and celebrity talent, through regular meetings, events, socials and campaign work.
• Building lasting relationships with clients to essentially become an extension of their own team
• Attend and coordinate appearances at major events, premieres and previews
• Help to nurture junior team members and continue to contribute towards a positive and welcoming culture.

What’s in it for you?

If you’re looking to work with the top names in Film and TV while fostering relationships with an outstanding array or influencers then this role should interest you. The role offers outstanding scope for growth up to senior and ‘head of’ influencer positions and offers an excellent level of creative freedom. The agency is doing exceptionally well and it’s an exciting time to join with an array of high profile projects underway. Benefits include:

• 28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays PLUS 2 week Xmas shutdown
• Full inhouse Admin and HR support
• Summer and winter team breaks/retreats (all paid for)
• Real autonomy for staff at all levels to propose ideas and shape campaigns
• Highly social, outgoing and welcoming team.
• Office canteen (breakfast/Lunch)

Stonor Recruitment

At CSM we are driven by a clear purpose; to Pursue Extraordinary. We exist to create a positive impact on our partners, their audiences, our industry and our people, and to look for opportunities that can inspire a better world in everything we do.

Our diversity of experience, expertise and opinions is our greatest asset, which is why we celebrate our differences. We are looking for individuals who want to put their hand up and challenge convention to create something exciting, bigger and better each and every time.

CSM is proud to share fresh perspectives and new ideas to produce work that others don’t and won’t. What we do is fast-paced, exciting and rewarding which is why we love it and why you’ll love life at CSM.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

The role sits within our Brand Experience Division at CSM Live, working on a new ‘sports’ client to deliver multiple experiences up and down the country. You will account manage the planning of these brand experiences, working with the Account Director and Account Executive.

As a key member of the team, you will be involved in the project planning from start to finish. From strategy, client presentations, budgeting, feasibility and event management, always striving to create best in class brand experiences

•Development and management of own relationship with the client, and day-to-day client management

•Maintaining good communication and reporting, externally with the client and internally within CSM Live and the wider group

•Understanding and developing client’s project briefs and contribute thinking to shape strategic and creative platforms

•Steer in brainstorms, be creative and shape ideas, calling on your industry knowledge

•Deliver well written presentations in both content and narrative

•Project Management, ensuring the project systems and procedures are setup and structured correctly

•Plan and deliver projects, oversee on site activations, create and manage budgets and handle project administration

•Day to day financial control of client budgets – including pricing, profit, budget approvals and payments

•Co-ordinate and manage staffing partners, production suppliers and any other third parties engaged for the delivery of projects

•Development and management of project timelines and maintaining project reports, job sheets and schedules

•KPI setting and campaign evaluation to include KPIs, key learnings and robust case studies

•Development of additional business opportunities within the client account

•Lead by example: set standards and ensure best practice and high quality of work

Internal Communications

•Build strong relationships and foster good team spirit internally and amongst client teams

•Draw upon experience from across CSM Live where relevant, to optimise quality of work provided on the projects

Financial Accountability

•Identify incremental business opportunities

•Proactively seek ways to grow the accounts by becoming an ambassador of CSM Live services so they are front of mind when opportunities present themselves

THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU NEED

•Experiential / Live events experience knowledge, both planning and on site

•Excellent Account Management skills

•Excellent planning and project management skills

•Ability to influence decision making processes, both within the Agency and the client organisation

•Ability to multi-task; you will be working across a number of activations with tight deadlines

•Ability to think on your feet and take appropriate actions to resolve any unforeseen issues as they arise

•Ability to enthuse and motivate others

•Negotiation skills

•Ability to analyse project performance and provide confident structured feedback

•Financial and budget management

•Presentation skills (both writing and delivery), internally and to clients / suppliers including use of Microsoft PowerPoint

•Excellent communication skills – verbal and written – and attention to detail

•Creative thinking – the ability to come up with forward thinking experiential ideas

CSM is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race.

CSM Sport & Entertainment

About the Role

Do you love working with the world’s leading beauty, lifestyle, entertainment, automotive and luxury clients? Are you driven by Creative innovation? Are you an Account Director looking to drive solutions for brands? If you’re reading this and thinking “yes, yes, YES!”, we might be looking for you.

As an Account Director, you will lead on a key global account that requires in-depth experience of client management, confidence working at the C-Suite level with cross-functional and cross-geography teams, developing brand campaign toolkits – maintaining high levels of client satisfaction, client retention, and growth.

Your team’s campaigns will be filled with Creative + Experience work, and you’ll be immersed in digital culture and know what’s resonating right now at a local level.

You’ll be the lead client contact for these exciting campaigns, strategize on editorial, social and video content and whether it’s pitching creative for e-brand or product, developing the creative strategy for the year ahead, or checking in with the client mid-way through production to problem-solve, influence and make sure the work being delivered is to the highest standard.

You will be responsible for the leadership on one or more client account(s). You will collaborate with others to create exceptional client relationships as demonstrated in NPS scores and client retention. Seen by a client as the lead voice on an account, acting as a trusted advisor.

You will provide direction to the client team on the client ask through a well articulated strategic brief, working closely with the project director to create and plan all projects. You will be responsible for setting and managing KPIs that positively impact towards the clients business goals.

A strong guiding partner to key global stakeholder, as well as other regional and local clients that have their own budgets. Also working with other partner agencies to support implementation.

Considered an emerging SME both internally across one (or more) products and/or verticals, staying on top of the latest developments, championing these areas and being a go to person for Client Management Globally. You will be able to articulate how JF products and solutions can support a client KPI’s, identifying opportunities to enhance the Jellyfish client offering.

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of creative strategy and production, working with the Creative Director and associated creative teams to develop flexible creative that provides global consistency while allowing a huge amount of local flexibility to support the local needs.
• Experience in change management, working with the client’s global and regional teams to ensure that communications meet the new brands position.
• The ability to listen and interpret in client meetings where there’s regional teams spanning a variety of languages.
• Strong commercial awareness, able to work with internal commercial leads to support internal revenue and all financial matters across a multi entity client. Able to manage large budgets and develop efficient scopes of work across a wide range of requirements.
• A good understanding of digital marketing channels and Jellyfish capabilities, and how they contribute to drive marketing success.
• Strong communication, both verbal and written with ability to ‘translate’ for those who don’t have technical knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal skills, particularly in influencing, listening and building relationships.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment on multiple priorities simultaneously, prioritizing and coping well under pressure and with competing demands.

• Knowledge of the wider marketing mix
• Experience and understanding of digital marketing channels
• Knowledge of Google technology stack is an advantage
• Strong problem solving skills
• Strong organizational skills

Additional Information

• Competitive salary, based on experience ???? (Fix Salary, Bonus and Anniversary Increase)
• Possibilities of multiple evolutions, on different positions and internationally.
• Flexible Hours & Flexible Working
• Flexible Hours and remote Policy (60% at home monthly)
• 116,000 USD – 152,000 USD (Yearly Allocated Salary)
• This position is a contract to hire position.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equal Opportunity Employer:Jellyfish is committed to making adjustments in our recruitment process to enable you to demonstrate your full potential. Should you require reasonable accommodation, please fill out the formhere.

• Flexible working
• Annual Bonus
• Anniversary Increase
• Training and Development
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme – Counseling

Jellyfish

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.

How we LEAD:

Capitol Music Group is seeking a Director of Media Planning Strategy to lead Capitol Records, Blue Note, Astralwerks, Motown Records, and Harvest frontline and catalog repertoire on a global scale. This is a permanent, full-time position. Artist success is our ultimate metric, and what drives our mindset, skillset, and company culture.

The ideal candidate for this position is passionate about the ever-changing media landscape and about MUSIC! We are looking for someone who is highly knowledgeable on all digital media outlets including paid search, social, programmatic, display, video, mobile as well as emerging media and new technology platforms.

How you’ll CREATE:

• Lead a small team of media planners and collaborate with media buying support to plan and execute all paid media efforts, including media planning, reporting and analysis, best practices, and ensuring teams are aligned on KPIs.
• Work with label finance and UMG central teams to ensure monthly billing is completed
• Optimize internal operational workflows, build scalable strategies, share best practices and learnings
• Work with internal stakeholders (Digital Marketing team) to develop and plan paid media campaigns across social, video and programmatic platforms
• Identify target audiences and analyze their characteristics, behaviors, and media habits
• Build custom audiences and data sets for targeting in DSP’s
• Manage and track approved media budgets
• Research trends, innovations, and changes that effect media buying
• Implement test initiatives such as landing page, A/B testing, multivariate testing, offer testing, etc.
• Provide recommendations on landing pages, websites, and overall user experience to optimize paid conversions
• Understand pixel implementation on websites for data collection and conversion tracking

Bring your VIBE:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a concentration in advertising, marketing, business administration, or communications preferred
• 3-5 years media-related/agency experience and media planning/buying; traditional media buying (TV, Radio, Print & OOH) and entertainment industry experience a big plus.
• Experience leading a small team
• Confidence in written and verbal communication skills in client-facing environment
• Experience buying through Facebook, Google AdWords, TikTok, Twitter, Snapchat and other DSPs
• Understanding of Google Shopping Campaigns, Facebook Catalog Manager, and Shopify
• Proficiency in Keynote, Word, Excel and PowerPoint with ability to build compelling reports detailing campaign successes, ROI and learnings.
• Experience with DoubleClick, Google Analytics, Datorama, Linkfire, Shareablee
• Experience driving eCommerce revenue growth and online lead generation with paid media
• Passionate music fan

Perks Playlist

• Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:
• 100% coverage for out-patient mental health services
• Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
• A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• 100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation
• Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
• 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
• 2-weeks paid Winter Break
• 10 Paid Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
• Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
• Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

All UMG employees are currently required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide proof of a negative PCR or Antigen test before entering any Company offices unless they have been approved for an exemption or unless prohibited by applicable law.

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Job Category:

Marketing, Streaming & Digital Media

Salary Range:

$64,480- $146,960

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. All candidates are encouraged to apply.

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