We’re M&C Saatchi Talk, a PR & Social agency obsessed with creating the conversations that make meaningful change. While some would dismiss conversations as just small talk, we know they have the power to shape and spread culture, build and break reputations, and potentially change the world for the better.
We’re blending the art of conversation, science of communications and heart of culture to create the ideas that pull us in and bring us together. We’re already helping some of the most well known and loved brands navigate, create, and lead the conversations with the power to change the world.
If you’re a curiously minded, remarkably insightful, and earned first creative we’d love to talk.
Read on to learn more. To apply, email your CV and cover letter to talkjobs@mcsaatchi.com.
ABOUT YOU
Earned first mindset. Because we’re an agency not content with just being seen, we aspire to ideas that are shared and talked about
Curiously minded. Because ideas are always better if we ask “what if”…
Remarkably insightful. Because we believe in the power of brutal simplicity in everything
Creatively versatile. Because a great earned idea can spread and scale across all channels
Conceptually brave. Because we all need bringing out of our comfort zone sometimes
Confident communicator. Because we’ll inspire and influence by standing up for the work
Entrepreneurial spirit. Because there is always a gap for a proactive solution.
ABOUT US
You’re not just joining an award-winning* PR & Communications agency…
You’re part of the creative and strategic heart of the business
You’re part of brand teams who love the work, respect the money and support each other
You’re part of the industry defining M&C Saatchi Group. Collaborating with experts from across Advertising, Performance Marketing, Brand Consultancy, Sports & Entertainment, Behaviour change and more
You’re part of the independently spirited SERMO Communications network. Tapping into local insights and creativity from communications agencies around the world.
About the role
STRATEGY
Lead, manage and implement social media strategies and campaigns across a diverse portfolio of clients, working closely with the Head of Creative Development and Head of Strategy and Creative
Can develop detailed strategies for specific disciplines e.g. paid, influencer, content
Help senior clients to formulate better briefs and tasks and define the true nature of their problem
Seen as integral member of the client team "the go to consult"
Ensures channel/technology/audience thinking is baked into every creative strategy.
CONTENT & CREATIVE
Can oversee the development of brand / social eco-systems and messaging framework
Can oversee and challenge media agencies on plans paid and influencer activations
Collaborate and support the social media team to plan and create disruptive social-first content for paid and organic – developing ideas, copywriting and design briefing/approval
Oversee content calendar planning activity across clients and channels including Facebook, lnstagram, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn and TikTok
Lead on the proactive and reactive social media strategy across the client portfolio, looking for ways to join trending conversations or brand opportunities and implement them efficiently & effectively
Oversee community management across the client portfolio, ensuring a vigorous approach to strategy, process and roles & responsibilities to ensure maximum impact on ‘brand love’ and ‘customer service’ engagement.
MEASUREMENT
Sets up projects for integrated evaluation from the start
Contributes to the creation of effectiveness studies
Intimately familiar with the different measurement tools and metrics and understands and pros and cons of each
Consistently demonstrates effectiveness of campaigns outside of key metrics (influence on society, etc.)
Lead and support the team on monthly social media reports to measure the success of social media BAU and campaign performance to both key internal stakeholders and external clients
Drive an ongoing optimisation mindset within the social media team to monitor and adapt social media content and campaigns to ensure maximum impact and results
GROWTH
Lead on new business briefs, both standalone social media and integrated, collaborating across the agency to deliver world class, disruptive pitch ideas
Can structure and lead a winning pitch without support from others
Can develop and lead new social strategy product offerings
Work with the Head of Growth and Creative Development on prospective client leads, identifying opportunities, facilitating agency introductions, and developing & presenting impactful strategy and insights
Maintain regular ongoing networking across agency functions to identify organic social media growth opportunities within existing client base
TEAM & TALENT
Support the Head of Creative Development with monthly, quarterly and annual financial planning
Lead on social media scope of work development across the pan-European and global client portfolio
Lead on monthly social media team servicing, capacity, and job reconciliations to ensure consistent profitability margins for the agency across all clients
Lead and build the social media team to deliver a best-in-class offering for the agency, supporting team members and championing their individual strengths
Deliver effective and efficient line management of social media Account Director, nurturing their career development and progression within the agency
requirements
Organised and autonomous
Expert analytic skills
Committed to diversity and inclusion
Constantly pushing the creative work, with a desire creative excellence and marketing effectiveness
Social media native with an expert understanding of the wider digital communications. landscape. Left and right brained: demonstrate creativity in data analysis and understanding
Has established relationships social media partners to stay up to date with digital media innovation and leverage them to create cutting edge work.
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS
Recent and relevant experience developing social media brand and content strategies for global organisations across a range of sectors
Proven ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast paced and deadline driven environment, using automated scheduling and reporting to manage workloads and efficiencies
Expert understanding how Social Media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.) work and keeps knowledge on current formats and tactics up to date and ongoing monitoring of new/up and coming platforms
Strong knowledge of paid social media strategy and implementation, including platforms such as Facebook Ads Manager
Deep knowledge and experience developing, growing and managing social media channels, including community growth, content creation and copywriting
Proven experience in driving award winning content ideas and executions
Ability to work with and direct junior team members ensuring they are clear on the expectation of their role / specific task
Ability to act as the first set of creative eyes on any brief
Integrated experience and collaboration across PR and Corporate comms
Ability to interact with stakeholders – junior to senior, knows how to educate and convince
Ability to be a champion and lead social media strategy within the wider business.
