THE COMPANY
You will be working for one of the leading media agencies in town. The agency offers a fantastic working environment and always looks to promote from within. The agency has won lots of new business recently and has a rapidly growing broadcast department (30% YOY). It has a real work hard play hard mentality. The agency has an enviable client list as well as some of the brightest minds in the industry. Now is a fantastic time to join the agency and be part of a growing and very successful broadcast department.
THE ROLE
This exciting opportunity includes planning, implementing and managing cost effective and innovative broadcast plans for one of the agency's largest clients. The client spends in excess of £15m across TV, Radio, Cinema and VOD. You will play a pivotal role in planning and delivering campaigns in each medium as well as in the non-spot arena, with a view to be able to seek numerous cross media promotions and opportunities across the year on the account.
You'll be working in a vibrant team that gets on really well and does a lot socially outside of work. The client is known in the UK for its innovation and is often up for industry awards so it's a great chance to be part of ground breaking innovation. The role requires you to work very closely with your Account Director. You will be managing a junior and have lots of client contact; presenting campaign results, TV strategies etc.
This really is a great opportunity. You'll be working at one of the best agencies in town, working with some of the brightest minds in the industry.
REQUIREMENTS
A strong understanding of broadcast planning and buying, with a clear understanding of the intricacies of the trading market and trading systems / mechanics.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare and deliver clear and concise client presentations both internally and to clients.
Excellent buying skills with ability to push on deals when required, and keep abreast of value positions.
Ability to develop/generate core working relationships with clients, sales houses and internal teams.
Enthusiasm and awareness of all broadcast issues in the trade press.
Strong organisational, time keeping, analytical and numerical skills
Impeccable attention to detail on all work produced
Ambition for self-development and progression.
This is a fantastic opportunity so please get in contact with James Stevenson on 0796 876 2516. I am also on LinkedIn (search for James Stevenson).
We currently have a number of other exciting broadcast opportunities which I would love to chat through with you, all at prominent media agencies.