Full-Time Junior Account Director / Account Director (maternity cover, up to 12 months)
Job Description
INTRO
At Hearst UK, there’s always more to the story. Join us as our Junior Account Director / Account Director, Hearst Content Agency to start next chapter in your career.
We’re the UK’s leading premium publisher, and the people behind iconic media brands such as Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar and Country Living. We’ve created a working environment that encourages everyone to pull together. We never stop looking for brave new ideas. We’ll always try to develop and improve, we trust each other to do our best, and we have fun as we build on our heritage to make history.
Hearst Content Agency is a dynamic, exciting part of the business to work in. We are passionate about creating content with purpose. We focus on helping our clients meet their marketing objectives, through strategic, engaging and effective conversations with their customers.
The Agency creates bespoke print and digital content for brands, which we can distribute to owned channels and beyond. Specifically, our core skills are in making magazines, web and social content, video, photography and audio.
ABOUT THE ROLE
A rare opportunity has arisen to work as Junior Account Director / Account Director on the ASDA account – as our digital content specialist. Reporting to the Group Account Director, you will manage the creation and delivery of both print and digital content across multiple branded platforms. The JAD/AD will have a focus on directing our digital output with overall responsibility for project management of website and social content. This includes organising and presenting creative responses to client briefs, supporting photo shoot logistics, budget planning and reconciliation, and daily client liaison as well as periodical planning and review sessions. You will also manage data analysis and reporting to demonstrate the effectiveness of our creative output.
The JAD/AD is challenged to keep all projects on track, within budget, and to keep all client and agency teams informed and productive.
The JAD/AD line manages the Account Manager (print) and Account Executive.
ABOUT YOU
You are an accomplished and persuasive client handler, preferably with experience of working for a retailer or similar large, multi-stakeholder client on their digital content output. You understand the dynamics of agency life and the necessity to communicate effectively across multiple, and often virtual, teams. You are a people person, adept at building constructive relationships with key client stakeholders and agency colleagues alike. You are self-motivated, keen to take ownership of and lead projects from start to finish. You have a solid grounding in the principles of content marketing strategy, research, planning, delivery and measurement. You will be familiar with digital project management tools and software, and be enthusiastic to teach us the most effective ways to plan and measure success. You are proficient using various Microsoft Office software, especially Excel and PowerPoint. You have a keen interest in the UK retail business landscape and a curiosity to learn more.
WHAT WE OFFER
At Hearst UK, you can choose from a huge range of perks and benefits that can help you learn well, work well and live well including:
- 25 days’ holiday (with the option to buy up to 5 additional holiday days)
- Flexible working – we’re happy to discuss options!
- Discounted gym membership
- Healthcare cash plan
- Spend a charity day with your favourite good cause
- Life assurance and pension scheme
- Regular socials and more!
How to Apply
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