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Company Description

With a history that dates back over 80 years,Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at the centre of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, we are the flagship Publicis Media agency that uses our ‘Power of One’ business model, with teams that span multiple disciplines across clients such as Aldi, P&G, P&O Ferries, Primark, Samsung, Stellantis, and Visa. 

We place a huge focus on our People and have driven flagship D&I and L&D programmes within Publicis Media; our goal is to help every individual reach their fullest potential and we encourage everyone to make “Brave Plays” in how they approach their work and their own career development. As a result, we have an exceptionally energised and committed talent base, all of us proud of our welcoming and supportive culture, as evidenced by our recognition as one of Campaign’s Best Places to Work for three years in a row (2021, 2022 and 2023) and most excitingly, Media Week's Agency of the Year 2023!

Job Description

Do you have a creative mindset, the ability to think strategically and an expert knowledge of any and all social media channels?  Are you looking to join a passionate, growing team full of experts in a role leading a small number of exciting clients?

In this Social Media Director role, you will be required to lead multiple social media campaigns across a variety of clients and sectors including beauty, travel, FMCG and pharmaceutical. You'll be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of your campaigns from initial response through to campaign activation and post-campaign reporting, and conceiving innovative social media strategies for both existing clients and new business opportunities. 

You'll also:

  • Lead several high-profile client social media accounts across a suite of social networks including Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn and TikTok, among others.
  • Manage at least one member of the wider social media team, providing leadership, inspiration, and motivation.
  • Provide regular feedback and build a trusted relationship with your team, and nurture them to challenge the way things are done to achieve measurable, continuous improvements
  • Identify opportunities for revenue growth by integrating social content and product services within organic growth and new business opportunities.
  • Deliver innovative, strategic responses by providing solutions to client challenges which meet their business goals

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

If you have a proven track working in social media at a senior level, either at an agency or in-house, and are able to show tangible evidence of you leading the delivery of retainer and project social media campaigns and content production then this role could well be for you!

In addition, you'll have:

  • Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with senior stakeholders within a team environment.
  • An expert knowledge of all social media channels and their integration within the marketing-communications mix, with a strong interest in the evolving trends of the social media landscape.

You'll be a natural leader who is comfortable managing and motivating a team, with expert project management, operational management and negotiation skills.

If this sounds like you, then apply today!

Additional Information

Starcom has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer;

  • WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
  • REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
  • HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
  • FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
  • GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week. 

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).

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Advertising is la joie de vivre for Publicis. One of the world's largest advertising and media services conglomerates, the company provides a wide range of corporate communication and media services, including creative advertising, media and campa...

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September 13, 2024

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