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SalaryPublicis Groupe is a world leader in marketing, communications, and digital business transformation, driven through the alchemy of data, creativity, media, and technology. Our connected platform of companies and capabilities is more than an operational framework. It’s a cultural model we've built to unite our people in a collaborative way of thinking and working. Publicis Groupe offers its clients seamless access to the expertise of its 80,000+ talents across 100+ countries globally.
In Australia, our powerhouse of marketing capabilities stretches across creative agencies (Saatchi & Saatchi, Leo Burnett, Publicis Worldwide), media agencies (Starcom, Zenith, Spark Foundry), Razorfish, Digitas, Epsilon, Arc, Prodigious, PMX, and Herd MSL. We also have Publicis Sapient driving digital business transformation for our clients.
Our agency, Prodigious, is an award-winning global production company. Prodigious is part of the connected Publicis Groupe network, providing production services across all channels, both agencies and directly to clients. As of recent, Prodigious has launched Prodigious PLAY, our agile creative content division.
Prodigious PLAY is a digitally led offering, with integrated specialists and expanded capabilities across content strategy, creative, social and production. We design and deliver bespoke content experiences for our clients, shooting in our purpose-built studios. We work collaboratively with our client partners to bring create and produce high-calibre content for brands.
Job Description
This role is a 12-month max-term contract
THE ROLE
We are looking for a strategic-thinking Digital Content Director to join our dynamic team of Thinkers & Makers at Prodigious PLAY.
As a senior leader in the PLAY team, you will be responsible for managing a team of 2 to deliver integrated digital content strategies seamlessly into larger marketing campaigns for some of the most well-known local and global brands.
You will work collaboratively with all partners – particularly the media agencies of the Groupe, clients and direct, to provide innovative and value-based content solutions across a broad range of digital channels - Social, Bvod, Digtial Audio etc. You will act as a platform expert to guide clients and help inform decisions for content, lead the brief response process, and collaborate with different skillsets and capabilities.
This is a highly client/agency-facing role, so we will be looking for solid client servicing experience and presentation skills. You must have proven skills in developing digital content strategies and presenting content solutions to meet brief objectives. You will be responsible for the daily management and ongoing development of your team, and report into the Head of Content.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Implementing content strategies that integrate into broader media and marketing plans and delivering high-quality content from concept to production.
- Team leadership – ongoing development and management of Content Managers & Executives to enhance their thinking and deliver innovative content solutions.
- Drive new business opportunities for PLAY through agency and direct client engagement.
- Knowledge of all aspects of our solutions across Prodigious + PLAY and how we integrate with media and creative to provide holistic and seamless content experiences
- Ideally 6 - 7 years of agency experience, or experience in a similar role.
- Ideal for a Senior Content Manager looking to step up into a director role, or a Business Manager or Media Manager with strong digital skills looking to pivot into content.
- The new media landscape, and how content plays a pivotal role in delivering business outcomes for brands.
- How to build case studies and communicate the effectiveness and impact of past campaigns to demonstrate capability and drive new business.
- Strong people management skills and effective communication skills.
- Client management and experience working with senior stakeholders.
Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, one of the world’s most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses, enjoying all the perks that come with our network offering:
- A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting Physical, Mindful, and Financial wellbeing
- A rewarding office environment backed up by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach working your way, with us!”
- Access to our Global AI Platform, Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network
- Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform Marcel Classes
- A culture of open feedback and support to achieve your goals through our Career Conversations program
- A committed Diversity, Equality and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva!
- Women, Égalité, enABLE and Embrace (reconciliation action plan) programs
- Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year
- Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks paid primary carer leave and generous secondary carer benefits
- Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through Sonder - an all-in-on digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs
We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) people. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for employees with disabilities and for candidates in our application process. If you need assistance or adjustment due to a disability, please contact us
Additional Information
Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with employees being office-based on Mondays and two other days during the working week
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