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Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.
As a part of The Brandtech Group, we’re at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.
Role: Art Director
Location: Durban, South Africa (Onsite)
About the role:
Working in a team under the leadership of a Group Head and ECD to conceptualise and execute campaigns based on both client and internal briefs.
- Present work imaginatively and confidently to clients and senior creatives.
- Be skilled in design and conceptualisation.
- Maintain exceptionally high standards for execution and attention to detail.
- Collaborate and communicate well with the team and other departments.
- Have an eternally positive disposition especially when the going gets rough
What you will be doing:
- Concept Development: Collaborate with copywriters and creative teams to generate and execute bold, innovative ideas for digital campaigns across various platforms (social media, web, mobile, and more).
- Design Excellence: Deliver visually compelling creative that aligns with client objectives, brand guidelines, and user experience best practices.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with designers, strategists, and developers to ensure cohesive storytelling and seamless execution of creative ideas.
- Client Engagement: Present concepts and creative work to clients confidently, articulating your vision and rationale clearly.
- Trend Analysis: Stay ahead of emerging digital and design trends, incorporating fresh, cutting-edge ideas into your work.
- Mentorship: Guide junior creatives, providing constructive feedback and nurturing talent within the team.
What you need to be great in this role:
- Tertiary qualification in Art Direction/Graphic Design
- At least 4 years’ experience working as an Art Director with 1 year being in a mid-level role within an advertising agency
- Strong portfolio that demonstrates a range of conceptual work from ATL to Digital (awards/finalists a must)
- Excellent conceptual and design skills
- Proficient in MS Office (i.e. Word/PowerPoint etc.)
- Knowledge of and experience in Adobe Creative Suite applications
- Strong communication & presentation skills
- Strong multi-tasking skills (ability to work on more than one brief at any given time)
- Additional Information
- Team player with the ability to work independently
- Ability to work well in a highly pressurized, fast-paced environment
- Curious, imaginative creative mind with a passion for everything advertising related
- Meticulous with attention to detail
- Proactive – a “can do” attitude and willing to go the extra mile
- Accountable
- Solution and deadline driven
Req ID: 11468
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Our values shape everything we do:
Be Ambitious to succeed
Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible
Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work
Be always learning and listening to understand
Be Results-focused to exceed expectations
Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations
OLIVER,a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.
OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.
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#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?
We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.
Overview:
CBS Sports is looking for an experienced editorial leader with deep soccer knowledge and strong storytelling judgment to serve as Senior News Editor and a central figure in shaping editorial direction across platforms. This role will direct the daily newsgathering efforts to support productions, leading a team of researchers and associate news producers on CBS Sports Golazo Network, a 24/7 streaming network dedicated to soccer!
The ideal candidate is fluent in the global game, adept at identifying emerging storylines, and skilled in crafting compelling narratives that elevate CBS Sports content through confident editorial insight and cross-platform collaboration.
The Senior News Editor builds strong partnerships across CBS Sports and beyond to identify opportunities and help shape journalistically sound, editorially innovative content. To provide effective editorial guidance across all productions, the Senior News Editor must demonstrate sharp decision-making under pressure, possess exceptional communication skills, and bring a deep passion for journalism and storytelling, with a commitment to upholding the highest editorial standards of the CBS Sports brand.
The Senior News Editor will oversee story development, script and content review across all platforms, while supervising and managing a team of researchers and news producers, including scheduling the team, delegating assignments, setting expectations and providing feedback, and ensuring the team is operating effectively and efficiently.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor news feeds, including searching social & other media outlets, to gather and evaluate relevant news and information.
- Prepare and distribute news briefs, scripts for broadcasts, and key points for graphic or video presentations on news across major men’s and women’s soccer leagues, with an emphasis on our rights portfolio
- Communicate regularly with studio producers and other production contributors to discuss developing news and provide guidance on the presentation of that news within our programming.
- Write, edit and review scripts and graphics for accuracy, style and editorial value. This includes skills at writing to video and for broadcast news (ex. writing for voice over and packages).
- React to breaking news with an emphasis on accuracy, creative storytelling, and relevance to our productions and our audience.
- Must be skilled at identifying news and emerging storylines; gathering ideas and contextualize information for potential storytelling to enhance and support coverage across the network.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, and communicate with urgency and clarity to producers, on-air talent and production associates.
- Demonstrate strong understanding of sports media production, including knowledge of studio television show content creation or similar digital video programming
- Discover connections between our events and developing news stories; and then provide ideas for how to tell those stories within our games and studio shows. This may include suggesting and gathering elements, potential guests, and details on alternative angles to enhance the telling of those stories.
- Use deep soccer knowledge, an insatiable curiosity and sound news judgment, to support storytelling that is timely, relevant, innovative and inclusive.
- Serve as the leading editorial voice during live studio programming and partner with producers to generate urgent, effective coverage of breaking news.
- Under tight deadlines, educate on-air talent and other production staff on the key details of a developing story and offer perspective on proper context for presentation on our shows
- Coordinate with and support management and all production staff to maintain editorial standards for newsgathering and coverage on broadcast and cable platforms
- Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of on-air content
- Draft suggested questions and topics for interview subjects and analyst discussions.
- Discover connections between our events and relevant storylines; and then provide ideas for how to tell those stories within our games and studio shows. This may include suggesting and gathering elements, potential guests, and details on alternative angles to enhance the telling of those stories.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of sports media production, including knowledge of successful content creation for television, digital video, or similar programming
- Work closely with Production personnel, on-air talent, and content creators throughout the Sports division to pitch ideas, fact-check content, and respond real-time to questions and requests for guidance.
- Prepare general background/research material for other entities as needed.
- Supervise other contributors, offer guidance and set expectations, and provide timely and constructive feedback
Qualifications:
- Excellent working knowledge of and interest in soccer, especially in leagues around the globe
- Demonstrated exceptional editorial judgment and understanding of broadcast production
- Must be knowledgeable about past and current sports news events and able to identify future newsworthy pegs for coverage and content
- A resourceful ability to conduct research and a passion for discovering and sharing new knowledge is a must.
- Must have excellent writing and communication skills and demonstrate a keen attention to detail.
- Must have experience with variety of approaches to Internet searches and be fluent in digital newsgathering techniques, including quickly navigating the Internet and best practices for using social media.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Must be able to provide guidance and supervision while also thriving in a team-oriented environment
- History of working collaboratively across departments with peers and colleagues to advance content and coverage
- Must have experience performing well under pressure, including a proven track record of responding effectively to feedback even up against deadlines for air.
- The ideal candidate is passionate and knowledgeable about sports and storytelling, and enthusiastic about contributing to and committed to elevating the CBS Sports brand.
- History of working collaboratively across departments with peers and colleagues to advance content and coverage
- Must be able to work nights, weekends and flexible hours.
- Proven ability at writing, editing and honing scripts and elements even under deadline.
- Must be able to effectively develop ideas, manage story assignments and collaborate in guiding other contributors.
- Must have experience performing well under pressure, including a proven track record of pushing others to excel, even up against deadlines for air.
- Experience at gathering visual elements, prepping graphics and editing packages for segments is preferred
- Must be a team player with proven interpersonal skills
Experience:
- 5+ years of newsroom or other editorial experience, preferably in journalism, production or related areas.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Prior experience in sports journalism field is a plus
Location
- This is an in-person full-time role in Stamford, CT. Candidates must be available to work full-time in office.
CBS Sports, a year-round leader in cross-platform sports coverage, broadcasts a portfolio of events on the CBS Television Network, including THE NFL ON CBS; college football, including the Big Ten ON CBS; college basketball, including the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship; golf, including The Masters®, PGA Championship and PGA TOUR; soccer, including the UEFA Champions League and NWSL; and CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR.
In addition, the division includes CBS SPORTS NETWORK, the 24-hour cable home of CBS Sports which televises live sports programming throughout the year, including college football and basketball games, UEFA Champions League and Europa League action, Italy’s Serie A matches, Concacaf national team competitions, as well as a full slate of original programming and studio coverage.
CBS Sports also delivers an extensive lineup of global soccer coverage on Paramount+, including every UEFA club competition match, all Serie A matches as well as Concacaf national team competitions, and produces INSIDE THE NFL for Paramount+. CBS Sports Digital’s multi-platform offerings include CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports apps for mobile and connected TV devices; the 24/7 streaming sports news network CBS Sports HQ; 247Sports; MaxPreps; CBS Sports fantasy games; and SportsLine.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hiring Salary Range: $75,000.00 – 93,000.00.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
- Generous paid time off.
- An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
- Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
- Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
- Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
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