About Us
UM is a global media agency committed to empowering brands to their full potential of growth through the power of patterns by opening a brand’s aperture and rejecting black-and-white marketing decisions. As the leading global media network in IPG Mediabrands, UM operates in over 100 countries, with more than 3,000 people serving a roster of global clients including American Express, General Mills, Emirates, Johnson & Johnson, Levi Strauss & Co, Dyson, Enterprise holdings, Upfield, Eat Takeaway.com and Mattel. For more information, please visit uk.umww.com
Role Summary
An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join the team as a Comms Manager and lead the planning work across two exciting brands at a thriving agency.
We were awarded the MoneySuperMarket business in 2022 with a winning strategy and innovative ideas that have successfully come to life. MoneySuperMarket are on a mission to help households save money, as well as feel a bit happier too, with tips provided (through a partnership with CALM) to help boost happiness and financial wellbeing. We work closely with the clients, and their creative agency, to drive success in this mission (and have fun in the process!).
We were reappointed the Tourism Australia business globally in 2021, and continue to uphold strong client relationship with a joint desire to produce award-winning work. The brand is embarking on their continued Come and Say G’Day campaign, with the goal of igniting traveller interest in the destination for their next vacation. The clients and agency partners are as vibrant as their campaign, and UM are trusted partners in this smooth-running account.
The successful candidate will play a significant role in the team, driving forward innovative thinking and media planning excellence. We're looking for someone with a strong track record of success in a fast-paced environment, with experience in strategic planning across offline and online channels.
The Comms Manager will create best-in-class media plans, cultivate excellent relationships both internally and externally, and work with UM tools and data to plan efficiently. You will mentor and guide two hard-working junior staff members to ensure that the day-to-day and brilliant basics is delivered to the high levels expected by our clients.
Role Responsibilities
- Manage the planning and delivery of campaigns, across both offline and online channels, working seamlessly through relevant UM planning and workflow tools, to turn brilliant thinking into brilliant implementation.
- Manage day to day account management and client servicing, earning the trust and respect of the client and key stakeholders.
- Develop a deep understanding of client’s products and business challenges.
- Have a strong understanding of client briefs, adding strategic value by understanding high-value audiences and insights that build and shape the planning approach. Translating insights into objectives, channel mix and budget setting.
- Work with specialists and the team to create a best-in-class media plan, and ensure campaigns are set up, optimised and reported to the highest standards. Collaborating closely with media partners to keep updated with any new opportunities and trends, and align performance against key campaign KPIs.
- Inspire, coach and guide junior team members teams in the delivery of fantastic work.
- Manage the financial diligence across the team, supporting junior members of the team with maintaining strong financial health with campaign set ups and reconciliations.
- Share knowledge and understanding across the team and wider agency
- Support UM with new business opportunities and ad-hoc pitch requests
- Consider what you would do to make UM better? Where do you think you can add value and how would you make that happen. It is time for you to be the challenge and change within our business
Desired Skills & Experience
- Passionate about media and the role an agency can play in the evolving communications mix.
- Expertise in key tools such as TGI, YouGov, AdIntel, PowerPoint, Excel, DDS and Prisma.
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
- Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills
- Highly personable, collaborative and team-oriented
- Enthusiastic and pro-active, always looking to make a positive contribution and get involved
- A self-motivated and driven person who has an entrepreneurial spirit and the desire to succeed and achieve
- Experience working on a range of brands, and across a wide range of media channels, with responsibility for the implementation and management of campaigns.
Employee Transparency
At IPG Mediabrands, we celebrate differences and believe this makes us stronger. IPG Mediabrands are equal-opportunity employers committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess at [email protected] if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application.
The Perks
We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued – and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits:
- Flexi–leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year
- Free breakfast and free lunch
- Early finish Fridays
- Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times)
- Retail discounts
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifices car scheme
- Wellbeing programme, including Headspace & flu jabs
- Interest free season ticket loan
- Paid time off for Volunteering
- Group Income Protection
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level)
- Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6%
- Generous Parental Leave & Pay
- Independent mortgage advice
- Financial education
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free eye tests
- Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!
What We Do
IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialized business units Healix, KINESSO, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com
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