/Careers/ en emily.underhill@uk.mpg.com Copyright 2012 2012-01-27T11:52:00+00:00 http://www.mpg-uk.com/Careers/brand_display_director/ http://www.mpg-uk.com/Careers/brand_display_director/#When:11:52:00Z We are now looking for an Brand Display Director to support and manage the media team in providing first class service to our clients. You will report in to a Group Account Director and will be working a great selection of accounts. You will also be crucial in assisting the weekly running of one of the biggest and most dynamic portfolio of brands in the country and managing specific planning projects. Key responsibilities include: o Gain market and competitor knowledge. Understand what the impact of the competitive climate and context has on client’s business. o Be competent in use and interpretation of all industry standard tools including Adrelevance, Addynamix, Telmar mediaplanner and Touchpoints o Develop understanding of potential roles of communication channels in solving client problems e.g. (Press/Digital/TV/Outdoor/Radio/Cinema) o Have a strong understanding of rationale behind intra media decisions and be able to deliver this competently to clients both in a verbal and written format. o Mentor AEs and AMs in terms of time management/workload prioritisation You will have strong communication and negotiation skills, be well organised and numerical with the ability to work under pressure. As you will be managing several Account Executives and Managers, you must be able to display strong leadership and strategic direction, working as an ambassador for the company. You must have significant previous experience of working within a media agency, within a Digital focused role. An understanding of the difference between media channels is a must, and an understanding of the roles Search, Email, Viral and Mobile play are a definite advantage. Please apply today by sending your CV along with a short paragraph summarising your experience to date. Ref: 1207 Looking for a job 2012-01-27T11:52:00+00:00 http://www.mpg-uk.com/Careers/strategy_director/ http://www.mpg-uk.com/Careers/strategy_director/#When:11:49:00Z We are now looking for a Strategy Director to be a senior body on 3 of our leading clients. We would like a senior strategist focused on ensuring both ‘idea’ excellence and also opening doors for our planning teams to other areas of the business including data planning work, measurement services, Creative Resource production. Key responsibilities: Clearly understanding role of marketing & media within the clients business - to understand bigger picture business issuesLead inspirational insight generation projects with Insight team, clients and planningWork with Insight & Data to define target audience at a high level including identifying any need for qualitative insight work and research projectsProactive identification of communications opportunities that meet clients business issues (identified through market / client research, data, trends)Working with teams to turn this into a solid strategy, KCT and then Activation IdeaEnsuring measurement solutions feed into the idea generation process ongoingTo provide ‘Creative Idea’ training across the agencyThought leadership: Client workshops – for example running brand planning workshops; Meaningful brand workshops, running internal training (sharing and applying of various insight) Turning marketing requirements / objectives into media & communications objectives (and ensuring these deliver on business objectives)Creating Communications Architectures (differentiating & prioritising key phases and roles and how they integrate to form the full consumer experience)Understanding our ‘Meaningful brands’ vision and working closely with the rest of the strategy team and wider agency on this project. Challenging media planning teams that the solution supports strategy Who we are looking for : You will be a collaborative media strategist or a media planner looking to focus on strategy only. Car or finance expertise would be invaluable but other sectors considered. The right candidate must have knowledge of TV and digital media specifically, but amongst a wider media landscape understanding. You will have previous experience of leading strategic thought pieces for new business pitches and have a good knowledge of measurement systems and able to use this data to glean strategy insights – econometrics, brand tracking, data planning, digital systems. Ref: 1202 Looking for a job 2012-01-27T11:49:00+00:00 http://www.mpg-uk.com/Careers/investment_manager/ http://www.mpg-uk.com/Careers/investment_manager/#When:11:48:00Z We are now looking for an Investment Manager to support the media team in providing first class service to our clients. You will take a key role in managing a top accounts, reporting in to an Investment Director. You will also be crucial in assisting the weekly running of one of the biggest and most dynamic portfolio of brands in the country and managing specific planning projects. Key responsibilities include: Gain market and competitor knowledge. Understand what the impact of the competitive climate and context has on the client’s business.Develop understanding of potential roles of communication channels in solving client problems eg (Press/Digital/TV/Outdoor/Radio/Cinema)Have a strong understanding of rationale behind intra media decisions and be able to deliver this competently to clients both in a verbal and written format.Negotiate media deals You will have strong communication and negotiation skills, be well organised and numerical with the ability to work under pressure. As you will be managing several Account Executives, you must be able to display strong leadership and strategic direction, working as an ambassador for the company. This role involves working heavily with Press and Radio, so we require all candidates to have experience of working with these channels, within a media agency. Please apply today by sending your CV along with a short paragraph summarising your experience to date. Ref: 1205 Looking for a job 2012-01-27T11:48:00+00:00 http://www.mpg-uk.com/Careers/student_apprenticeship_programme/ http://www.mpg-uk.com/Careers/student_apprenticeship_programme/#When:17:26:00Z Passionate about a career in Digital Media? MPG Media Contacts are excited to announce their Digital Media Student Apprentice Programme which enables recent school leavers the chance to secure a 50 week placement at MPG Media Contacts. Successful candidates will get the opportunity to work across a number of different disciplines within Media Contacts including Affiliates, Search, Social Media, Mobile, Strategy, Display and offline media. All candidates will receive a salary of £13,000 per annum (pro-rata) and will be eligible for all standard employee benefits, as well as receiving training to that of an Account Executive. To apply, you must submit a 500 word submission on your favourite digital media campaign and if successful, you will be asked to attend an interview with the Managing Director, Head of Digital and Head of People. The media campaign can be any campaign at all (it does not need to be on one of our clients) and you will need to detail the following: 1. Where have you seen the campaign advertised? 2. What stood out to you about the media choices (not necessarily the creative artwork or the look of the ad)? 3. What do you think is relevant about the media choices to the target audience? 4. Why do you think it is a stronger campaign than a competitor of that brand / client? 5. Do you think it could have been done better - if so, how? If you are interested, please get in touch with our Training Advisor, Katie Everard, sending a copy of your CV and your 500 word submission to katie.everard@mpg.com 020 7393 2633. Looking for a job 2011-11-11T17:26:00+00:00 http://www.mpg-uk.com/Careers/digital_and_data_analytics_roles/ http://www.mpg-uk.com/Careers/digital_and_data_analytics_roles/#When:17:22:00Z We are looking for digital and data analysis people at all levels to fill positions in our newly-created Intelligence Team. Consumers today leave a digital data trail wherever they go on the web, we need people who can analyse that data and draw out insights that lead to real commercial advantage for our clients. Candidates will promote data and analytics throughout the agency, producing added-value digital analysis. The people we are looking for will have a mix of the following expertise and skills: A creative and analytical mind – the ability to turn client questions into actionable analysis projects that ultimately generate insight Ability to manage own work as well as a team and meet deadlines in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment Experience communicating technical analysis ideas to a non-technical audience A deep understanding of digital ad-serving data and technology, with experience of using systems to draw insights from marketing dataHigh level of experience with digital analytics and related tools/systems e.g. Google Analytics, Omniture, Coremetrics, Nedstats, DartExcellent level of understanding of web technologies e.g. HTML, JavascriptExcellent ability to manipulate and analyse large data setsPrevious experience in using statistical analysis packages such as SAS, SPSS, SQLExcellent understanding of Excel and how it can be used to analyse sets of data e.g. pivot tables, macros, functions Experience running analysis projects, and for the more senior roles, project management and resource allocation The ideal candidates will have the perfect blend of excellent analysis skills and the ability to explain complex concepts in laymans terms. So if you are working in digital/data analysis at a client company or specialist agency, this could be the role for you. Ref:1206 Looking for a job 2011-11-11T17:22:00+00:00 http://www.mpg-uk.com/Careers/account_director_maternity_cover/ http://www.mpg-uk.com/Careers/account_director_maternity_cover/#When:17:15:00Z We are now looking for an Account Director to support and manage the media team in providing first class service to our clients. You will report in to a Group Account Director and will be working a great selection of accounts. You will also be crucial in assisting the weekly running of one of the biggest and most dynamic portfolio of brands in the country and managing specific planning projects. Key responsibilities include: o Gain market and competitor knowledge. Understand what the impact of the competitive climate and context has on client’s business. o Develop understanding of potential roles of communication channels in solving client problems e.g. (Press/Digital/TV/Outdoor/Radio/Cinema) o Have a strong understanding of rationale behind intra media decisions and be able to deliver this competently to clients both in a verbal and written format. o Mentor AEs and AMs in terms of time management/workload prioritisation You will have strong communication and negotiation skills, be well organised and numerical with the ability to work under pressure. As you will be managing several Account Executives and Managers, you must be able to display strong leadership and strategic direction, working as an ambassador for the company. You must have significant previous experience of working within a media agency, within an offline role. An understanding of the difference between media channels is a must, and an understanding of the roles Digital, Search, Email, Viral and Mobile play are a definite advantage. This is initially a 6 month contract. Please apply today by sending your CV along with a short paragraph summarising your experience to date. Ref: 1215 Looking for a job 2011-11-11T17:15:00+00:00 http://www.mpg-uk.com/Careers/search_manager/ http://www.mpg-uk.com/Careers/search_manager/#When:12:54:00Z An Account Manager is responsible for managing a key piece of business on a day-to-day basis. You will be tasked with managing the delivery of media plans, as well as negotiating and buying media. You will oversee the work of Account Executives to ensure that regular competitor reviews, from both a creative analysis and media perspective, are undertaken, and that the media campaigns that are being run are consistently analysed to make them as efficient as possible. Key responsibilities include: Ø To take a key role in managing a large search account, reporting in to an Account Director & Group Account Director. Ø To support wider team in providing first class service to our clients, as well as delivering quality and innovative media solutions. Ø Manage the delivery of plans, negotiate and buy media Ø Manage competitor reviews, from both a creative analysis and media perspective Ø Produce client presentations (campaign reviews, rationale documents, etc) Ø Manage Account Executive on a day to day basis (manage workloads, provide support) Ø Manage the overall market intelligence needs for a specific client Ø Keep abreast of new technologies (creative / streaming technology / ad serving, etc) Ø Provide support for any new business pitches Digital display experience an advantage, but desire to develop wider digital media skills and work across remaining business including AF/KLM, PUIG and AETN is essential. Great opportunity for you to develop into a digital role beyond straight search management, but with managing search activity at the core. Looking for a job 2011-09-01T12:54:00+00:00 http://www.mpg-uk.com/Careers/group_account_director/ http://www.mpg-uk.com/Careers/group_account_director/#When:13:31:01Z We now require a Group Account Director to be the stand alone client handler & the primary contact on a substantial piece of business, whilst simultaneously juggling a number of other medium size pieces of business. You will also manage a growing team of Account Managers and Account Executives. Key responsibilities: • Develop digital communications strategies that meet the client’s business needs• Quality control of all output (e.g. competitive reports, plans) from the team. • Be responsible for managing the Business Director’s (BD’s) involvement in day to day running of the team i.e. requirement for Fresh eyes/attendance at meeting • Attending a weekly meeting with BD and GADs covering workloads, upcoming meetings, BD requirements, people etc • Supervise / undertake additional projects beyond client responsibilities as requested (new business pitches, market reviews, competitive trends, etc) • Provide timely & accurate billings projections when requested We are looking for a candidate who has experience working in the field of DR, being a standalone client handler and senior contact with experience of managing a team. It is essential that you have an understanding of technology and analytics, a comprehensive understanding of search, display, and affiliate marketing, and all traditional media channels. This is a great opportunity to work with an award winning agency. Looking for a job 2011-07-13T13:31:01+00:00 http://www.mpg-uk.com/Careers/digital_account_manager/ http://www.mpg-uk.com/Careers/digital_account_manager/#When:12:22:01Z We are now seeking a Digital (Display) Account Manager to working on an enviable set of clients. It will be your responsibility to manage the delivery of media plans, as well as negotiating and buying media. You will oversee the work of Account Executives to ensure that regular competitor reviews, from both a creative analysis and media perspective, are undertaken, and that the media campaigns that are being run are consistently analysed to make them as efficient as possible. You must have a thorough understanding of Digital Media, well-honed negotiation skills, as well as an excellent knowledge of third-party ad-serving platforms and research tools. We are looking for someone who is passionate, with strong communication and presentation skills, who wants to gain experience working on top brands, within an award winning team. Ref: 1138 Looking for a job 2011-02-22T12:22:01+00:00