What you will be doing
Dentsu Media Service Line delivers to Local & International clients the right blend of services to build their brands and drive conversion, by bringing together media planning, buying and performance to create a world-class end-to-end service and product in media.
The purpose of this role is to lead Innovation projects and related activity in one or more of our defined innovation areas, best-in-class strategies, and management of all Innovation activity on assigned clients or across Business Development opportunities, to ensure that in pitches, innovativeness of our work stands out.
The difference you’ll make
- Working closely with Chief Innovation Officer, DMSL, developing and evangelising overall strategy and approach Works to execute the larger innovation agenda and is responsible for managing day-to-day elements of one or more innovation quadrants (Client-facing Innovation Services, Market Facing / Analysts, Media, etc Innovation expertise, Internal facing tools, platforms, and processes or Internal facing cultural programmes, training, and employee development).
- Working on multiple, large, or complex initiatives and developing overall strategy and goals for the team.
- Managing a broad range of commercial/creative innovation initiatives.
- Creating and refining market best practices related to innovation.
What you’ll bring
- Significant experience in delivering value and differentiation through innovation.
- Experience of Digital / performance / creative.
- Extensive experience nonidentifying innovative ideas and bringing these to life on clients and/or through the pitch process.
- Ability to manage, and coach matrix teams.
It would also be nice for you to have
- An additional language.
- Ability to thrive under pressure and excel in meeting strict deadlines.
What else do you need to know
This is a permanent role. The team is based in our London office but operates under flexible working arrangements.
About dentsu international
Part of dentsu Group, dentsu international is a network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy. Dentsu delivers people-focused solutions and services to drive better business and societal outcomes. This is delivered through five global leadership brands – Carat, dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect and Merkle, each with deep specialisms.
Dentsu international’s radically collaborative team of diverse creators unifies people, clients and capabilities through horizontal creativity to help clients create culture, change society, and invent the future.
Powered by 100% renewable energy, dentsu international operates in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 46,000 dedicated specialists, and partners with 95 of the top 100 global advertisers.
www.dentsu.com
About dentsu Group (dentsu)
Led by dentsu Group Inc. (Tokyo: 4324; ISIN: JP3551520004), a pure holding company established on January 1, 2020, the dentsu Group encompasses two operational networks: dentsu japan network, which oversees dentsu’s agency operations in Japan, and dentsu international, its international business headquarters in London, which oversees dentsu’s agency operations outside of Japan.
With a strong presence in approximately 145 countries and regions across five continents and with 65,000 dedicated professionals, the dentsu Group provides a comprehensive range of client-centric integrated communications, media and digital services through its five leadership brands—Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, dentsu Creative, and Merkle—as well as through dentsu Japan Network companies, including dentsu Inc., the world’s largest single brand agency with a history of innovation. The Group is also active in the production and marketing of sports and entertainment content on a global scale.
How we’ll reward you
As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.
Inclusion and Diversity
We’re proud to be different and that starts with our people. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone. We won’t define people by their race, gender, sexual-orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great, we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. That’s what we care about. So, whether you’re joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create equal opportunities for everyone.
We are happy to discuss flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles – we can’t promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.
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The shoot is next Tuesday 9th in London (you do not need to be London based but we willing to travel in) so please urgently get in touch. All necessary covid precautions are being taken so the shoot can go ahead safely for cast and crew. Each couple will be paid £300 for 3 hours of their time.
TO APPLY; Please email love@garrettcasting.com with info about you and your partner and how you met, along with some pictures.
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