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About Us
M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment is a creative leader in the passion marketing sector, we connect brands to a diverse range of consumers through the things they love. We deliver award-winning campaigns for a number of leading brands globally, regionally and within individual markets.
M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants who meet the specific requirements will receive consideration for employment without regard to background or protected characteristic, under the Equality Act 2010. We celebrate difference in the broadest sense; rooted in our belief that diversity of thought is a creative necessity.
The Role:
As an Account Manager on the sport team, you are responsible for the efficient day-to-day management of your accounts. You are the central component in the team, ensuring the smooth running of all campaigns and you display strong skills in both managing up to AD’s and down to AE’s.
You are responsible for driving your accounts forward and you are always one step ahead, managing the overall workload ensuring all deliverables are completed on time and to a high standard. You demonstrate a clear passion for the sport industry.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure that accounts are run as smoothly as possible
Day-to-day contact with your clients
Being the central ‘cog’ in your team to ensure actions are identified and completed in a timely manner
Being proactive and thinking ahead
Ensure that the client always feels they are getting the best, most professional service possible
Provide informed counsel to clients
Viewed by clients and peers as a trusted member of the team
Requirements:
Can Do Attitude:
Positive, proactive and solutions driven – always thinking one step ahead
Responsibility and accountability on accounts – take ownership and are accountable for day-to-day operations
Media & PR Management:
Must have 2-3 years of PR experience and managing press on a daily basis
Have strong knowledge of media, especially in relation to the specific needs of your client
Build quality relationships with key media across all relevant clients
Manage and drive rich editorial opportunities including exclusives, interviews and features
Continually monitor media for all client coverage and articles of interest
Aware of all coverage from initial sell in to delivery and oversee the reporting process
Initiative and Problem Solving:
The ability to both identify and solve problems before your AD’s or clients do (when highlighting a problem always have a view of what a solution might be)
Thinking ahead and have your clients and brands front of mind
Be proactive in spotting opportunities
Relationships:
Display strong working relationships with your team
Display strong relationships with clients, both in terms of rapport and respect. The client should trust your opinion and counsel
Presentation Skills:
Strong document and presentation writing skills
Developing your physical presentation skills and building confidence in competently talking clients though a document or pitching an idea
Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing throughout internal and client facing comms
Social and Digital Media:
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of social media platforms and the digital landscape
Develop an understanding of emerging technology and its potential use in marketing
Monitor both client and competitor channels on a regular basis
Provide strategic counsel to the client based on their social objectives
Manage the reporting process, including drawing key insights to inform strategic recommendations
Budgets and Reports:
Oversee status reports and ensure that they are delivered to the client on time
Responsible for ensuring that budgets are correct and are being effectively managed
Manage evaluation and reporting post-campaign and projects
Management of AE’s:
Keep all members of the team up-to-date with account work and ensure that regular internal status meetings are arranged, keeping your AD’s informed
Give clear guidance and constant feedback to your AE’s – lead by example
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).
Demonstrative knowledge of the moral and business imperatives that drive DEI
Act as an ally to promote inclusive behaviours and support the work of the employee led networks
Act with empathy & sensitivity to all colleagues & stakeholders, irrespective of cultural background or protected characteristic, (Equality Act 2010)
To apply, visit our careers page: https://careers.mcsaatchi.com/jobs/1497983-sport-account-manager
About Us
M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment is a creative leader in the passion marketing sector, we connect brands to a diverse range of consumers through the things they love. We deliver award-winning campaigns for a number of leading brands globally, regionally and within individual markets.
M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants who meet the specific requirements will receive consideration for employment without regard to background or protected characteristic, under the Equality Act 2010. We celebrate difference in the broadest sense; rooted in our belief that diversity of thought is a creative necessity.
The Role:
As an Account Executive on the sport team, you provide a strong foundation for your account team ensuring that campaigns are run as efficiently and professionally as possible.
You are the key support on the account, responsible for assisting the AM’s and AD’s throughout daily tasks. You have a proactive and diligent approach.
Key Responsibilities:
• Day-to-day tasks and support of Account Managers and Account Directors
• Preparation for all client meetings, whether in person or via video conference –
preparing reports, agendas and taking meeting notes
• Eagerness to learn and to better skills
• Being proactive and showing of initiative
• Being genuinely passionate about sport and the marketing industry
• Being keen to learn about the earned communications industry and delivering PR, sponsorship and experiential
Requirements:
Approach:
• A dedicated, positive and enthusiastic team member
• Proactive in supporting more senior members of the team and have a sense
of responsibility and accountability for your work
• Immerse yourself in your accounts, showing a keenness to learn and a passion for the
business
• Go above and beyond to demonstrate your commitment to your accounts and to
push yourself towards new achievements
Administrative Work:
• Take ownership of essential administrative tasks and deliver them to a high standard
• Take initiative with managing the day-to-day team administration (e.g. status
docs printed before calls, all docs from clients saved on the system, meeting
rooms booked etc.)
• Take responsibility for managing regular account tasks (e.g. reporting,
coverage documents, status reports, ensuring folders are kept well organised etc.)
Creativity and Industry Insight:
• Offer ideas and contribute to brainstorms – show interest and proactivity
• Become immersed in the competitor landscape and creative industry, developing a
broad knowledge of the industry outside of your specialism
• Keep your team updated with any brand activity, creative executions, media news
and related topics
Marketing and PR:
• Understanding of the role that PR plays for your client’s business and what our
deliverables are as an agency
• Accountability for your role within the team structure and understanding what your
responsibilities to the client are
Media Management:
• Have a strong knowledge of media, especially in relation to the specific needs of
your client, and be aware of the importance that media plays in the role of a PR
agency
• Build relationships with key media and develop an extensive contacts book
• Drive editorial coverage and opportunities
• Continually monitor media for all client coverage and articles of interest
• Have a thorough approach to coverage from initial sell in to final delivery
• Take pride in reporting and presenting media coverage
• Manage all media related documents e.g. ring round updates, media lists,
forthcoming coverage etc.
Social and Digital:
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of social media platforms and the digital
landscape
• Develop an understanding of emerging technology and its potential use in marketing
• Monitor both client and competitor channels on a regular basis
• Conduct research for client or new business campaigns where appropriate
• Manage the reporting process
Campaign Execution:
• Support your AM’s and AD’s by undertaking essential everyday tasks and
responsibilities
• Become experienced in producing essential event and campaign documents
alongside your AM’s
• Approach practical tasks with a ‘make it happen’ attitude and explore all routes to
deliver requests from your team
• Manage status reports and ensure that they are completed in a regular and timely
fashion
Client Services:
• Show genuine interest in your clients’ business
• Respond promptly to client requests – keep the client informed if there is going to be
a delay
• Flag anything that may be of interest to your client – competitor activity, news
relating to brand ambassadors, media insights etc.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
• Demonstrative knowledge of the moral and business imperatives that drive DEI
• Act as an ally to promote inclusive behaviours and support the work of the employee
led networks
• Act with empathy & sensitivity to all colleagues & stakeholders, irrespective of cultural background or protected characteristic, (Equality Act 2010
To apply, visit our careers page: https://careers.mcsaatchi.com/jobs/1497505-sport-account-executive
About Us
M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment is a creative leader in the passion marketing sector, we connect brands to a diverse range of consumers through the things they love. We deliver award-winning campaigns for a number of leading brands globally, regionally and within individual markets.
M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants who meet the specific requirements will receive consideration for employment without regard to background or protected characteristic, under the Equality Act 2010. We celebrate difference in the broadest sense; rooted in our belief that diversity of thought is a creative necessity.
The Role:
As an Account Director in our team, you are responsible for the efficient day-to-day management of key accounts within the business. You will have a robust, integrated skillset and breadth of knowledge that extends into the wider marketing sphere, covering PR, partnerships, sponsorship, digital, experiential and influencer engagement.
You are the central component in the team, ensuring the smooth running of all campaigns, leading client, rights-holder and partner communications. You display strong skills in managing your teams from Business Directors to Account Managers and Account Executives, as well as other internal teams including creative, production and design.
You will have great enthusiasm for the sports & entertainment worlds, with a passion not only for sport, but the culture surrounding it, as well as music and arts.
Key Responsibilities
General:
Leading the day-to-day account and client teams
Being the main point of contact for all clients – owning relationships with them is important
Leading on campaigns from planning to delivery with team members – you will also have a role to play in strategic planning and creative idea generation
Immersing yourself in the client’s business and objectives
Leading all budget management on the account including budget estimates, tracking / monitoring, and reconciliation
Campaign Execution:
Leading on the delivery of effective campaigns through to activation and evaluation
Ensuring campaign activations are delivered on time and within budget
Ensuring campaigns are delivered best-in-class and stay true to strategy and creative
Providing client counsel and delivering creative solutions
Developing talent recommendations, negotiating, and contracting where applicable
Tracking and delivering activity and partnership to agreed KPIs
PR & Comms:
Advising on earned communications outputs to the client and messaging across PR, social and sponsorship assets
Development of campaign platform and key messaging
Strong knowledge of media and social media communications outputs, especially in relation to the specific needs of your client
Building and maintaining quality relationships with key media across all relevant clients
Managing and driving rich editorial opportunities including exclusives, interviews and features
Continually monitoring media for all client coverage and articles of interest
Team Management:
Motivating teams to deliver best in class work
Lead internal meetings, assigning day-to-day account tasks and ensuring delivering to deadlines
Resource projects accordingly with clear roles and responsibilities without overservicing
Ensure teams follow processes
An approachable source of knowledge for your team members, providing sound advice and direction
Requirements:
Enthusiasm for the job and passion for your work
6-8 years of Account / Client management experience in earned communications agency
Strong written and verbal presentation skills with a knowledge of storytelling
Experience in talent management and contracting
Understanding of brand and rights holder partnerships, and experience in delivering contracted assets
Deep understanding of the sport and entertainment landscape and trends
Experience in managing team members to deliver campaigns and projects
Positive-attitude, proactive and solutions driven
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I).
Demonstrative knowledge of the moral and business imperatives that drive DE&I
Act as an ally to promote inclusive behaviours and support the work of the employee led networks
Act with empathy & sensitivity to all colleagues & stakeholders, irrespective of cultural background or protected characteristic, (Equality Act 2010)
To apply, visit our careers page: https://careers.mcsaatchi.com/jobs/1434572-account-director
M&C Saatchi Sport and Entertainment are committed to creating diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants who meet the specific requirements will receive consideration for employment without regard to background or protected characteristic, under the Equality Act 2010.
We celebrate difference in the broadest sense; rooted in our belief that diversity of thought is a creative necessity.
THE TEAM
Job description: Midweight Creative Team
We need a creative team to come in and assist the agency in producing outstanding creative work across some of the best briefs in the industry.
Concepting
Craft & Delivery
Creative Culture
Key responsibilities
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
To apply, visit our careers page: https://careers.mcsaatchi.com/jobs/1333695-midweight-creative-team
About Us
M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment is a creative leader in the passion marketing sector, we connect brands to a diverse range of consumers through the things they love. We deliver award-winning campaigns for a number of leading brands globally, regionally and within individual markets.
M&C Saatchi / Sport and Entertainment are committed to creating diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants who meet the specific requirements will receive consideration for employment without regard to background or protected characteristic, under the Equality Act 2010. We celebrate difference in the broadest sense; rooted in our belief that diversity of thought is a creative necessity.
Lifestyle Account Manager
An opportunity to work within the growing Lifestyle team at M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment, on accounts including adidas, Reebok, Coca-Cola, JD and Bowers & Wilkins.
You must have passion for the lifestyle space- street culture, fashion, music, sneakers- and a love of pop culture. You must have an ear to the ground and be knowledgeable about the latest trends.
Your Role
As an Account Manager on the lifestyle team, you are responsible for the efficient day-to-day management of your accounts. You are the central component in the team, ensuring the smooth delivery of all campaigns and you display strong skills in both managing up to ADs and down to AEs.
You are responsible for driving your accounts forward and you are always one step ahead, managing the overall workload ensuring all deliverables are completed on time and to a high standard. You demonstrate a clear passion for and knowledge in the lifestyle space.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure that accounts are run as smoothly as possible
Day-to-day contact with your clients
Being the central cog in your team to ensure actions are identified and completed in a timely manner
Ensure that the client always feels they are getting the best, most professional service possible
Provide informed counsel to clients
Viewed by clients and peers as a trusted member of the team
Job Specification
Can Do Attitude:
Positive, proactive and solutions driven- always thinking one step ahead
Responsibility and accountability on accounts- take ownership and are accountable for day to day operations
Marketing and PR:
Expertise in the roles of PR, sponsorship and marketing and how they shape our deliverables
Understanding of how to interrogate and answer a brief creatively and how to position and articulate ideas to the client with clear strategic thinking
Media Management:
Have strong knowledge of media, especially in relation to the specific needs of your client
Build quality relationships with key media across all relevant clients
Manage and drive rich editorial opportunities including exclusives, interviews and features
Continually monitor media for all client coverage and articles of interest
Aware of all coverage from initial sell in to delivery and oversee the reporting process
Initiative and Problem Solving:
The ability to both identify and solve problems before your ADs or clients do
Thinking ahead and have your clients and brands front of mind
Be proactive in spotting opportunities
Relationships:
Display strong working relationships with your team
Display strong relationships with clients, both in terms of rapport and respect. The client should trust your opinion and counsel
Presentation Skills:
Strong document and presentation writing skills
Developing your physical presentation skills and building confidence in competently talking clients though a document or pitching an idea
Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing throughout internal and client facing comms
Social and Digital Media:
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of social media platforms and the digital landscape
Develop an understanding of emerging technology and its potential use in marketing
Monitor both client and competitor channels on a regular basis
Provide strategic counsel to the client based on their social objectives
Manage the reporting process, including drawing key insights to inform strategic recommendations
Experiential:
Work to ensure that campaign activations are delivered on time and within budget, flagging early any issues or concerns to ADs
Plan, organise and manage events, including co-ordinating: venues, invitations, guest lists, press materials, managing suppliers etc.
Budgets and Reports:
Oversee status reports and ensure that they are delivered to the client on time
Responsible for ensuring that budgets are correct and are being effectively managed
Management of AEs:
Keep all members of the team up-to-date with account work and ensure that regular internal status meetings are arranged, keeping your AD’s informed
Give clear guidance and constant feedback to your AE’s – lead by example
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).
Demonstrative knowledge of the moral, legal and business imperatives that drive DEI in companies
Act as an ally to promote inclusive behaviours and support the work of the employee led networks
Act with empathy & sensitivity to all colleagues & stakeholders, irrespective of cultural background or protected characteristic, (Equality Act 2010)
To apply, visit our careers page: https://careers.mcsaatchi.com/jobs/1418791-lifestyle-account-manager
M&C Saatchi / Sport and Entertainment are committed to creating diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants who meet the specific requirements will receive consideration for employment without regard to background or protected characteristic, under the Equality Act 2010.
We celebrate difference in the broadest sense; rooted in our belief that diversity of thought is a creative necessity.
THE TEAM
ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTORS
We are looking to hire a creative team to come in and assist the management team in raising the standard of the creative offering of the agency whilst working on some of the best briefs in the industry.
The role will be equal parts leadership, concepting and craft.
Leadership & Management.
Concepting
Craft
Key responsibilities
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
To apply, visit our careers page: https://careers.mcsaatchi.com/jobs/1334134-associate-creative-directors
About Us
M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment is a creative leader in the passion marketing sector, we connect brands to a diverse range of consumers through the things they love. We deliver award-winning campaigns for a number of leading brands globally, regionally and within individual markets.
M&C Saatchi / Sport and Entertainment are committed to creating diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants who meet the specific requirements will receive consideration for employment without regard to background or protected characteristic, under the Equality Act 2010. We celebrate difference in the broadest sense; rooted in our belief that diversity of thought is a creative necessity.
The Role
As a Senior Account Manager on the Entertainment Team, you are responsible for the efficient day-to-day management of the Ballantine’s x Boiler Room partnership delivering in two key areas:
1. Experiential and Partnership Management
2. PR/ Media Management
You are the central component in the team, ensuring the smooth running of all campaigns with the long-standing partnership with Boiler Room. You display strong skills in both managing up to AD’s, down to AE’s and across clients and partners.
Key Responsibilities
Experiential and Partnership Management
· Plan, organise and manage events, including co-ordinating: venues, invitations, guest lists, press materials, managing suppliers and partners
· Work to ensure that campaign activations are delivered on time and within budget across multiple localised international markets
· Driving structure and content of quarterly global toolkits to outline activation plans
· Tracking and delivering activity and partnership to agreed KPIs
PR/Media Management:
· Strong knowledge of media to manage relationships, especially in relation to the specific needs of your client
· Building and maintaining quality relationships with key media across all relevant clients
· Managing and driving rich editorial opportunities including exclusives, interviews and features
· Continually monitoring media for all client coverage and articles of interest
Client Management:
· Keeping the client up to date on programme progress and key campaign delivery
· Counselling and advising on the direction of plans in line with brand values
· Proactively identifying opportunities for the brand across all channels
Requirements
· Previous experience in Account Management, Experiential and PR
· Relationships with key Lifestyle media and partners
· Strong written document and presentation skills
· Experience managing and guiding teams
· Positive-attitude, proactive and solutions driven
· Music experience a plus
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).
· Demonstrative knowledge of the moral, legal and business imperatives that drive DEI in companies
· Act as an ally to promote inclusive behaviours and support the work of the employee led networks
· Where there is agency to show willingness to offer constructive challenge to set boundaries in relation to inappropriate behaviour at work
· Act with empathy & sensitivity to all colleagues & stakeholders, irrespective of cultural background or protected characteristic, (Equality Act 2010)
To apply, visit our careers page: https://careers.mcsaatchi.com/jobs/1281801-entertainment-senior-account-manager-m-c-saatchi-sports-entertainment