About Us

Initiative unlocks business growth for the world’s most ambitious brands. We believe in the power of media to reshape our industry and orchestrate a brand’s entire consumer experience, by balancing both what unites people and what makes them different.

When brands unite people in culture, they build Fame, and when brands connect individuals to their unique journeys, they build customer Flow.

Media responsibility is at the forefront of everything we do, whether it’s creating media plans that reflect the diversity of our communities, promote brand safety, and foster sustainability.

Our agency celebrates diversity in an inclusive environment where all of our 6,000+ strong talent across 90+ markets feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision is to create not only a better media company, but also a better media industry, and maybe even a better world.

Role and Responsibilities

This role will aim to champion network connectivity on the global LEGO account acting as the market excellence lead for the +50 LEGO markets. You will provide the feedback loop for the global operating model; whereby global creates and local markets activate. As such you will work on wide variety of client project requests and be responsible for the curation of best practice ways of working and processes. This role is highly rewarding role as Team IPG are a strategic partner to LEGO – there be opportunity to work on exciting projects that are embedded with the LEGO values of fun and creativity.

Client

• The CAM team are the main point of contact for global project briefs, and you will support the Group Director and Director on new briefs and have the opportunity to lead on selected projects.
• You will act as the main point of contact for global clients to gather local market insights
• You will collaborate with markets on ad hoc requests such as competitive reporting, audience insights, campaign performance, media spend, etc. supported by a Junior Executive
• You will be good at managing multiple stakeholders, managing their expectations on project timings and deliverables often required to manage a project from start-to-end.
• Facilitate the client annual awards process with the output a showcase of the winners and collateral of best practice case studies
• Finance lead on the account

REQUIRED SKILLSET & EXPERIENCES:

• Experience and passion to work in a global role, managing market relationships and driving change in existing behaviours as and when appropriate.
• Ability to drive projects from conception to completion
• Problem solving approach, seeing issues as opportunities to redefine processes and WOW
• Positive (glass half full) outlook
• Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables) proficient and fluent in PowerPoint slide curation.
• Analytical mindset and a natural affinity and competence for handling figures and data.

Employee Transparency

At Mediabrands and Kinesso, we celebrate difference and believe this makes us stronger. Mediabrands and Kinesso are equal opportunity employers and 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 Jess.Richardson@mbww.com 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 sacrifice 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!