WPP Media is hiring a GroupM EMEA Careers - Content Director

WPP Media is hiring a Content Director to serve as a senior member of the Wavemaker Content team. In this role, you will lead the response to briefs to drive client growth and oversee the strategic planning and delivery of Content Partnership solutions, taking commercial accountability and setting a high standard for creative excellence.

What You'll Do

• Own the brief, assembling the right team to craft the response.
• Lead the brief response team to generate and champion creative solutions.
• Present creative solutions to clients in both formal and informal settings.
• Build strong, trusted advisor relationships with clients.
• Collaborate with wider Wavemaker teams to develop excellent content solutions.
• Seamlessly deliver scale campaigns and mentor your team to do the same.
• Pro-actively identify and generate new income opportunities.
• Manage Content Managers and Executives, inspiring excellence and fostering a positive team ethic.
• Maintain senior-level relationships with partners and stay abreast of market innovations.
• Oversee the delivery of multiple cross-functional projects simultaneously.

What We're Looking For

• Excellent knowledge across a range of content disciplines.
• Excellent knowledge of media systems such as Media explorer, Prisma, AURA, E-telmar, Techedge, ad-dazzle or equivalent.
• Excellent project management experience.
• Excellent expertise in Wavemaker content internal processes and a strong understanding of the commercial model.
• Ability to lead dialogues between technical and non-technical people, presenting a strong case and negotiating effectively.
• Ability to cultivate, nurture, and grow relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the agency's or client's organization structure, relationships, business strategy, industry, and challenges.
• Uses analytics, data, market knowledge, and critical thinking to understand and solve client challenges.
• Adapts to rapidly changing events while accurately judging priorities and keeping track of details.
• Communicates with clarity and precision, presenting complex information concisely.
• Facilitates the generation of new ideas or creative solutions to a client brief.
• Manages and takes ownership of content partnership campaigns from start to completion.

Technical Stack

• Media explorer
• Prisma
• AURA
• E-telmar
• Techedge
• ad-dazzle

Team & Environment

You will be a senior member of the Wavemaker Content team, managing Content Managers and Executives.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance.
• Significant paid time off.
• Preferential partner discounts.
• Employee mental health awareness days.
• Access to global WPP Media & WPP networks.
• Employee resource groups.
• In-office events showcasing team wins and thought leadership.

Work Mode

This role follows a hybrid work model and is based in the UK.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics.