http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/rss/ 30 April 2013 15:03:11 +0000 http://www.thedrum.com/jobs/details/46360/Content%2520Editor%2520-%2520top%2520agency%2520role.html Our client is a well established digital agency in Manchester. Following continued growth, they are seeking a Content Editor to join the team. This is a reasonably new profiled role within agencies and it's not immediately clear who the ideal candidate will be. In an ideal world, we're looking for someone who heads up content within a digital agency environment and who manages the planning and implementation of online content strategy for a number of blue chip clients. The client base varies from financial and professional services sector clients to IT and telecommunications and you'll head up a team of 5 Content Executives & Copywriters. You'll definitely be an ideas person able to direct the copywriters in producing material for websites and content campaigns, you'll also be instrumental in managing this team and the delivery and output of quality and compelling writing. This team also manage the social media strategy for a number of clients so you will be au fait with delivering social media consultancy, support and content. We're quite keen to talk to individuals who are Copywriters with management and content experience or individuals from a PR background in addition to established Content Editors. To find out more, please contact Fiona Christian ASAP. 16 May 2013 11:11:11 +0000 http://www.thedrum.com/jobs/details/47314/Search%2520Director%2520-%2520PPC.html A market leading media agency based in Central London is looking for a Search Director with a media background to work within their paid search team. The Search Director will take a key role in managing and optimising current campaigns and work with the head of paid search to win new business. THE COMPANY One of the top London media agencies with clients across all sectors, where the Search Director will oversee the successful management of PPC campaigns. An organisation which values its employees and rewards their success. THE ROLE Oversee successful management of PPC campaigns. Work with the Head of Paid Search to win new business. Be the centre of PPC knowledge across all of your accounts. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Ability to manage a team and guide the strategic direction. Previous agency-side experience. A complete understanding of all search media. SALARY AND BENEFITS A basic salary of £43,000 per annum DOE. Great benefits package including private healthcare and corporate discounts. HOW TO APPLY To apply for the role, please send your CV or call Joe Gibbs. KEYWORDS Search, PPC, director, media, online, digital, marketing. 16 May 2013 11:11:11 +0000 http://www.thedrum.com/jobs/details/47315/Search%2520Executive%2520-%2520PPC.html A market leading media agency based in Central London is looking for a Search Executive with a media background to work within their paid search team. The Search Executive will take a key role in monitoring and reporting on all client campaigns. THE COMPANY One of the top London media agencies with clients across all sectors, where the Search Executive will support the team on all search media campaigns across sectors. An organisation which values its employees and rewards their success. THE ROLE Monitoring and reporting on all paid search campaigns campaigns. Providing day to day support to the search manager. Work with the team to deliver identifiable actions. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Understanding of paid search campaigns. Previous work experience within a media agency. Educated to degree level. Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. SALARY AND BENEFITS A basic salary of £26,000 per annum DOE. Great benefits package including private healthcare and corporate discounts. HOW TO APPLY To apply for the role, please send your CV or call Joe Gibbs. KEYWORDS Search, PPC, executive, media, online, digital, marketing. 16 May 2013 11:11:11 +0000 http://www.thedrum.com/jobs/details/47316/Search%2520Manager%2520%28PPC%29%2520-%2520Agency.html Search Manager (PPC) - Agency Fantastic opportunity to launch your new career within one of the top 10 media communications agency in the world! As a search manager you will play a key role within the digital team, managing the search accounts of international clients. THE COMPANY: One of the world's largest media communications agencies delivers effective solutions for multinational brands. As specialists in media planning and buying they provide excellent opportunities for progression. THE ROLE: Management of assigned client search accounts' performance Opportunity to use web analytics tools (Google Analytics) to add value to search accounts Optimising client accounts to achieve targets Managing search activity in digital performance marketing Creating meaningful relationships with key media owners YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 2 years PPC experience Experience managing search activity Evidence of responsibility working with client's media budgets Experience using third-party tools such as; DS3, Kenshoo, Google Analytics Experience in client presentations Interest in learning about new technologies THE BENEFITS: A Search Manager can expect a salary of £30k plus benefits. Benefits includes: Private medical health cover, company pension, 25 days' holiday, gym membership, cycle schemes and corporate discounts HOW TO APPLY: If you are interested in applying for this role then please contact Sam Jones and send your CV. KEYWORDS: SEO, PPC, Web analytics, report, analytics, insight, media, media planning, media buying,... 16 May 2013 09:09:08 +0000 http://www.thedrum.com/jobs/details/47291/Copywriter.html A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Copywriter to join the successful and growing team of a leading global manufacturing and technology company. The Copywriter will be working with a trade magazine, as well as on digital platforms alongside the Digital Project Manager. As Copywriter, you will be producing a technician-focused magazine in multiple European languages, as well as working on digital platforms. The role will involve producing multilingual sales material, including campaigns and brochures, writing copy for digital platforms such as web copy and email marketing, providing copy to assist with the development of social media, managing internal communications, providing media relations support and writing copy for magazines, proofreading material, supporting broader team activity, liaising with suppliers, producing project plans, and managing workload and projects. As an individual, you will ideally have a relevant degree or equivalent, alongside at least three years’ writing experience, for which you should have a portfolio of material. You should have gained this experience either agency or client-side, but must be able to write catchy and persuasive copy, and have both an excellent knowledge of the English language and fantastic proofreading skills. Alongside these skills, you must be able to work in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines, handle multiple projects and deliver these on time and within budget, and be a strategic thinker with strong communication skills and plenty of enthusiasm. If you have a European language, then... 14 May 2013 14:02:27 +0000 http://www.thedrum.com/jobs/details/47184/Communications%2520Consultant%2520%28Investments%29%2520-%2520Contract.html Denholm’s client, a leading brand undergoing a major transformation, has created an excellent opportunity to work as part of a small team responsible for writing and managing fund launch marketing materials and helping to deliver a range of high quality investment information for clients for new and existing products. Other typical duties will include production of industry leading investment articles, taking research data and converting it into compliant, clear and engaging investment pieces to help advisers and position the brand in the market. The crucial skills required for this role will be your flair for writing, your creativity and your ability to always think customer. We’re not just looking for a solid investment writer, perhaps you have worked in PR or a copywriting capacity and you can see an opportunity such as this to add value through your creative ideas and concepts. A digital understanding would be beneficial together with a strong commercial awareness and ability to work as part of a large group. This is a contract position for approximately 3mths giving you the flexibility to operate as a temporary worker or via your own LTC. 14 May 2013 12:12:19 +0000 http://www.thedrum.com/jobs/details/47139/Media%2520Planner.html Media Planner Think innovation. Think Sky, a FTSE TOP 30 and the UK's favorite triple play provider- TV, broadband and telephony. Now in over 10 million households we entertain, excite and inspire customers with the combination of great content and great innovation. This is the driving force behind our growth as we strive to be the UK's no. 1 choice in entertainment and communications. The Promo Strategy team looks after Sky's entire promotional inventory across TV, Online and On Demand. They are responsible for letting our viewers know all about upcoming programmes and about the different ways of watching them. Using audience and viewing behaviour data, strategic media plans are produced that meet the needs of each channel and the business as a whole. Working across a portfolio of channels and business areas you will be responsible for producing strategic media plans that helps raise awareness around Sky's key content, products and services. You will be a key decision maker in the planning process working alongside other areas of the business including marketing, creative and scheduling, ensuring that campaigns are planned and delivered to ensure the effective use of the available inventory. Tasks will also involve assisting the Media Planning Manager for your area, evaluation of campaigns and promotional resource and analysis on viewing behaviour and audience research. To be successful in this role you would ideally have a TV Media Planning or Audience Research background or an interest in TV viewing behaviour and multimedia... 14 May 2013 10:10:40 +0000 http://www.thedrum.com/jobs/details/47113/Copywriter.html Expanding marketing department require a Copywriter for a well established brand in Manchester city centre . You must have experience in writing copy for both online and offline projects including advertising, direct mail, brochures, websites, emailers, PR, banner ads and social media. Your role will be developing the tone-of-voice and helping with an exciting rebrand. Great attention to detail, able to hit deadlines and also have the ability to produce optimised copy for online projects is a must. This position is also open to Junior applicants. 09 May 2013 15:03:29 +0000 http://www.thedrum.com/jobs/details/46915/Social%2520Media%2520Manager.html Social Media Manager, £30 000-£35 000, Warwickshire We have a fantastic opportunity for a social media Manager to join a thriving award winning agency based in North Warwickshire. This agency is a lively agency with a unique culture, predominately focusing on consumer brands. Our client is looking for a talented Social Media Manager, who will lead a team in delivering social media strategies, campaigns, content and customer service. The role demands a natural affinity for social media, with strong client management and organisational skills. This is the perfect role for someone who passionate about social media. Key responsibilities: • Leading a number of client relationships in terms of social strategy and campaign management • Providing support to client’ brand reputations online • Leading, motivating and inspiring the social team, to achieve to the highest results • Leading the client meetings and producing contacting reports • Working and coordinating with multiple teams to create social strategies and content plans • Identifying new business opportunities and to engage in a lead role in growing the social media offering. • Maintaining accurate records and files of all activities including timesheets and job finances • Advising clients on social media, such as emerging new platforms and trends This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate social media manager to join a forward thinking and ever expanding agency to help make their mark on the marketing industry. Social Media Manager, £30 000-£35 000, Warwickshire... 08 May 2013 11:11:26 +0000 http://www.thedrum.com/jobs/details/46767/Copywriter.html Copywriter, B2B sector, West Midlands, £24,000 - £27,000 - Permanent Cracking opportunity for a Copywriter to join this well known and large company within the B2B sector and write across a variety of media. The main duties as Copywriter will be: • engaging with customers and internal experts by writing compelling communication across case studies, white papers, factsheets, event reports, press releases and website copy. • to produce monthly/ad hoc summaries highlighting key trends. • to write across a range of social media platforms. • to produce and write insight pieces including marketing insight reports and competitor and customer email alerts. • write copy for all internal communication within the company. To be considered for the role of Copywriter within this company you need to: • demonstrate excellent copywriting skills across a range of media. • have experience writing long copy. • have knowledge in Microsoft Office apllications. This is a brilliant opportunity for the right candidate to take the next step in their career and join a forward thinking, large company. Apply today so you don't miss out!! Copywriter, B2B sector, West Midlands, £24,000 - £27,000 - Permanent Blue Skies Marketing Recruitment specialises in marketing jobs across Creative, PR, Clientside, Account Handling and Executive. We offer unrivalled opportunities across all specialisms and industry sectors, presenting you with only the best marketing jobs. Although we try to respond to all applications, the high number we receive means this isn`t always... 03 May 2013 15:03:31 +0000 http://www.thedrum.com/jobs/details/46559/Copywriter%2520-%2520B2B.html My client is an integrated agency based in Marlow and they are looking for a specialist B2B copywriter. You will be conceptual but also be able to demonstrate long copy skills. My clients works with companies who market complex products and services so you will need to be able to unravel product stories to be able to write compelling copy. You will currently be working within an agency and be looking for that next step up. 01 May 2013 10:10:36 +0000 http://www.thedrum.com/jobs/details/46382/Copywriter.html Bold, genuine and friendly, ethical retail brand is looking for a copywriter to strengthen their creative team. We’re looking for someone energetic, upbeat and collaborative who has a few years experience of writing and editing, for a plethora of on and off line brand communications. You’ll have a penchant for juggling a bunch of stuff at the same time as well as being proactive and taking responsibility for your projects. You’ll need: • An inquiring mind and open ears to fully understand the business, the team and the projects you work on • A good sense of humour and bags of initiative • A flexible outlook, happy to live in a land of changing priorities • Impeccable proofing skills. You’ll be brilliant at: • Writing and editing fantastic copy for all sorts, including: newsletters, email marketing, direct mail campaigns, brochures, product packaging, print and digital adverts, press releases, award entries, blogs, social media and more • Ensuring editorial accuracy and a consistent tone of voice across all our comms. You’ll have: • A good chunk of experience writing for online, offline, internal and external stuff • A decent understanding of marketing and communications • Sound judgment about appropriate language and register • Considerate and competent delegating and coaching skills • Experience of managing people and projects • Proficient MS Office skills (got to be comfortable on a PC) • Excellent written English with impeccable grammar. If this sounds like you then get in touch ASAP! 29 April 2013 09:09:06 +0000 http://www.thedrum.com/jobs/details/46299/Creative%2520Team.html My client is an integrated agency in London specialising in B2B communications and they are looking for a growing team to join their creative department. Over the last two years the agency has doubled in size and there is a strong new business pipeline in place so the growth should continue. They are looking for a creative team who already have experience within a similar agency and are looking for that next step up - between 2 and 5 years experience would be idea. You will be strong conceptually and have worked across both on and offline delivering integrated campaigns for clients. Many of the clients are financial so experience in that area would be a real bonus. I am looking for a team who are open minded, who want to work on B2B clients and who feel that B2B deserves the same level of creativity as consumer accounts. The agency is growing, the creative work is strong and getting better all the time. If you want to be part of this success story please get in touch. Oh and don't mention agency politics - it just isn't tolerated in the agency. There is a strong supportive team ethic and they want to keep it that way. 29 April 2013 09:09:18 +0000 http://www.thedrum.com/jobs/details/46298/Copywriter.html We are looking for an experienced mid-senior level Copywriter to join a well-known and well-established Midlands agency. This fully integrated and award-wining agency are continuing to grow their team and need a talented and experienced Copywriter to come on board. The Copywriter will play an important part of the formation of a strong creative team, so at this stage the client is really open on the brief; this role is really about getting the right mix of people and skills, in order to build a really strong team and deliver a superb service to a wide range of exciting nationwide well-known brands in the industry. To be considered for this role, you will be motivated, articulate and ambitious, and must possess experience of working on and overseeing account-winning pitches. If you think you have what it takes to stand out from the crowd, and you’re hungry to be a key part in driving this agency forward successfully and produce work that their clients are over the moon with, to win awards and be part of the agency's success story, then apply now. Please send your CV / portfolio through to consult@afselection.co.uk or contact Hannah Fox for further information on 0121 355 0955. If you have not received a reply within 72 hours, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. 26 April 2013 15:03:18 +0000 http://www.thedrum.com/jobs/details/46244/Copywriter.html Copywriter, Integrated Agency, £25,000 - £40,000 - Permanent - Birmingham Great opportunity for an experienced Copywriter to join a leading Midlands agency and work with great clients across both B2B and B2C sectors. You’ll work across all the different media channels and need to be able to demonstrate this in your portfolio of work. The agency is looking for a Copywriter that can hit the ground running and help push the creative offering of this agency up even more than it already is. They are looking for a Copywriter that has good agency experience, can work well in a team or alone, can conceptualise and brain storm creative ideas and if possible, mentor more junior members of the team. It’s a fantastic opportunity for a talented and experienced Copywriter to join a forward thinking agency and really add value. Send through your CV and samples today if you’re interested in learning more. Copywriter, Integrated Agency, £25,000 - £40,000 - Permanent - Birmingham Blue Skies Marketing Recruitment specialises in marketing jobs across Creative, PR, Clientside, Account Handling and Executive. We offer unrivalled opportunities across all specialisms and industry sectors, presenting you with only the best marketing jobs. Although we try to respond to all applications, the high number we receive means this isn`t always possible. If you have not heard from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has not been successful. For more information, visit www.blueskiescareers.co.uk and we`ll make sure we do our best to find you the perfect... 26 April 2013 11:11:38 +0000 http://www.thedrum.com/jobs/details/46237/Proof%2520Reader%2FQC%2520Manager%2520%28Mat%2520Cover%29%2520-%2520Birmingham.html THIS ROLE IS 6 MONTH MATERNITY COVER. This established Midlands based Design and Communications Agency are seeking an experienced Proof Reader/Quality Controller to cover for 6 month period from July 2013. As Proof Reader/Quality Controller your responsibilities will be as follows: Responsible for QC and proof reading of all clients work, ensuring copy within all design and artwork created within the studio is correct to details as specified in the QC proof reading process. Ensure all artwork is produced to the highest standards and that all artworks within each promotion is correct with spelling, punctuation, typographical layout and brand copy consistency per client. Ensure correct filing and system management is followed, ensuring no duplication of the same artwork files exist. Ensure correct protocols are followed for archive and asset management purposes, ensure within the QC process, file name structures are created as per specific client protocols. Ensure all detail within the artwork slug is also correct, this is as important to ensure the slug detail is correct, as it is the actual artwork. After viewing artwork, confirm via the QC guidelines all parts of the artwork are correct to standard before any artwork is passed to production, ensure the copy sign off process has taken place. Actively manage the flow of QC work in conjunction with Production – it is imperative the QC workload is being done in the order production require the work by. Ensure consistency of artwork creation with all Mac Operators on both shifts from a copy point... 24 April 2013 16:04:21 +0000 http://www.thedrum.com/jobs/details/46155/Copywriter.html Copywriter We are looking for an imaginative and conceptual Copywriter for a leading full service agency based in the North West. With a fantastic range of large B2C accounts, spanning various sectors, this agency has an enviable reputation for producing award-winning campaigns for their clients. We are looking for a Mid-Weight Copywriter to join their talented team. Your portfolio will demonstrate your ability to create engaging and memorable copy for large brands, and you will have worked in an agency previously. If you are interested in this role, apply now. 24 April 2013 15:03:27 +0000 http://www.thedrum.com/jobs/details/46142/Content%2520Editor.html Our client is a leading financial services organisation based in Manchester. We're on the lookout for a Content Editor to join the Marketing team and to manage content production for a number of brands across the group. You'll head up the Content team so previous experience of team management is essential. Your key objective will be to manage the content planning for four key business areas and you will manage the ideas generation process and the subsequent content plans ensuring that content is on brand, relevant and engaging to the target audience. The role will sit closely with the digital team and you'll be particularly close to the SEO, social media and design teams to ensure that all content is supported across the marketing communications mix. To be considered for this role, you must have worked at a senior level in a content related role and have a proven track record in online content marketing. Excellent copywriting skills are essential. The company is in an accessible location with great on-site facilities and benefits. To find out more, please contact Fiona Christian ASAP. 24 April 2013 14:02:04 +0000 http://www.thedrum.com/jobs/details/46137/Senior%2520Copywriter%2FWriting%2520Director.html This is one of the world’s most renowned Creative branding and strategy agencies, with a particular specialism in packaging. Based in beautiful new offices, you will be in the heart of the up and coming area of Leeds City Centre. This agency have a fantastic friendly culture and no matter how junior or senior, everyone chips in with their ideas and all are treated with equal importance. This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone in a Senior Copywriter or Head of Copy role or even a Creative Director/Creative Head position who wants to get back to their copywriting roots. You will need to be confident in both your writing skills as well as being confident with Senior Clients and liaising with senior internal staff as well. You will be leading a number of workshops with clients as part of the branding process and must be comfortable doing this. The agency are wanting this person to contribute ideas freely and without prompting, always keeping eyes and ears peeled to what’s going on in and around the agency and chirping up when you think the Copywriting can be involved. You will be getting involved in some meaty projects from day one and although you will be working alone at first, you will have the drive to grow the Copywriting department and be happy to build up and team around you. You need to be a self starter, passionate about what you do and keen to get involved in all aspects of the business. This Senior Copywriter must come from an agency background and be experienced in developing creative strategy right through to writing back of pack... 22 April 2013 13:01:27 +0000 http://www.thedrum.com/jobs/details/45978/Digital%2520Copywriter.html Digital Copywriter required by a global software organisation based in Nottingham. If you’ve got 12 months experience working in a similar environment, please read on! Our client is currently beefing up its digital team following some changes to its product line, and as such needs a superb digital copywriter to join their them. You will be responsible for planning and producing copy across all online campaigns, whether this is long copy, short copy or anything in between! You’ll also work with their online team to drive more website traffic, improve conversion and SEO performance. They really do need a thinker as well, someone who can generate creative copy to inspire existing customers to purchase more frequently. So you’ll be writing copy for emails, general web content (optimised for SEO, naturally) as well as delivering PPC campaigns and banner advertising as well. To be considered for this role you will have at least 12 months experience gained in a similar Digital Copywriter position, be highly creative, yet have the ability to write unique technical copy and have superb attention to detail skills. It really is a superb opportunity to join a fantastic company with great benefits and a wonderful atmosphere. Please send your CV and examples of recent work to consult@afselection.co.uk for the attention of Emma Tee, or call for a confidential chat on 0115 9550894.