About Ogilvy
Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.
Integrated Producer
Large Tech Client
Department: Production
Location: London
Contract type: Initial 12-month Fixed Term Contract
Full Time/Part time: Full time
Reporting into: Client Partner
About Ogilvy:
Ogilvy UK has been creating iconic ideas that deliver impact at scale for clients ever since David Ogilvy founded the company in 1948. The agency specialises in bringing together brand advertising, customer experience marketing, PR, influence and consulting, all fuelled by Behavioural Science. Our world-class award-winning creative campaigns deliver solutions for clients including Sainsbury’s, Lloyds Banking Group, Madri, Unilever and Mondelēz International.
Ogilvy’s influencer marketing practice is the largest globally; we are proud to be the most awarded influencer agency for six years running and the recipient of the Cannes Grand Prix for Social & Creator for two consecutive years.
Ogilvy UK also hosts the world’s biggest festival of behavioural science and creativity, Nudgestock – which is now in its 12th year. James Murphy is the CEO of Ogilvy Group UK, which includes Ogilvy UK and New Commercial Arts (NCA), a boutique creative agency he co-founded in 2020, recently acquired by WPP.
The Role:
We are seeking an experienced project manager to join one of our biggest social media accounts, to lead on all areas of delivery; spanning from client briefings to the final asset handover, as well as being responsible for ensuring the account overall runs smoothly and efficiently.
As an Integrated Producer, your wealth of experience will shine as you take charge of intricate project landscapes. Your expertise will guide this end-to-end creative social media and influence team towards efficient collaboration, ensuring project milestones are met with precision. Drawing from your social media and influence background, you will orchestrate the synchronisation of resources, from creative minds to strategy and data wizards, facilitating an environment where ideas transform into tangible results. Your strategic vision and seasoned judgment will drive projects forward, adapting to changing requirements and unforeseen challenges while keeping the broader business goals in focus.
Your role as an Integrated Producer on the account will be to manage our Project Workflows and Content Creator Studio; an exciting proposition where we are working with best in class Talent to produce impactful social content at high speed turnaround.
Within this role, your strong communication and interpersonal skills will establish you as a go-to collaborator, working in harmony with account managers, creatives, and other stakeholders to ensure a unified approach that exceeds client expectations. Your dedication to detail will be instrumental in maintaining the high standards our agency is renowned for, ensuring that every project deliverable is of impeccable quality.
Key Responsibilities:
* Act as the primary internal liaison to ensure the right resources are booked at the right time
* Oversee the end-to-end execution of content creator projects, ensuring their seamless completion.
* Foster strong relationships with team across data, strategy, account handling and creative
* Develop a comprehensive grasp of the client's costing and commercial model.
* Monitor project finances and proactively address resource allocation concerns.
* Effectively manage project schedules, adhering to scope, timelines, and budgets.
* Build out detailed workback plans and manage project burn reports
* Identify and mitigate potential project risks, ensuring smooth delivery.
* Acquire and maintain a thorough knowledge of industry-standard project tools, processes, and platforms.
* Collaborate closely with the resource manager for effective resource management.
* Uphold the highest standards of professionalism, precision, and excellence across project documentation.
Requirements:
* Demonstrated expertise as a Project Manager in a creative agency or similar environment.
* Experience working with Content Creators and delivering social campaigns
* Proficiency in effective project setup, budgeting, resource control, management, and reporting.
* Financial acumen to manage project budgets, monitor financial status, and forecast resource allocation.
* Proactive approach to identifying potential project risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
* Experience in strategic meeting scheduling to ensure comprehensive team participation.
* Impeccable attention to detail and dedication to maintaining high-quality standards across project documentation and deliverables.
* Solution-oriented mindset, particularly in challenging scenarios.
* Flexibility and adaptability to navigate change and innovation in a dynamic work environment.
* Understanding of evolving trends within the creative industry.
How We Help You Thrive:
* 25 days annual leave + 1 Volunteer Day
* Bupa Healthcare
* Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
* We have a Flexible Working Model with core working hours: 10am – 4pm
* A 1.5:1 Matching Pension Structure
* Wellbeing and Health: Up to £25.00 per month towards physical or online exercise class membership, Unmind membership, LifeWorks tool and annual eye tests and development budgets and Wellbeing incentives and activities throughout the year
* Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme
* Life Assurance
At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.
We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.
Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.
Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at accommodations@ogilvy.com. Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.