Executive Director, Strategy (12 month contract)

ENGINEERINGUK; London; Hybrid; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job description

This is a 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave

About the Role:

The role is primarily for the Sony Pictures business alongside a variety of smaller brands who require support on a seasonal, ongoing or ad-hoc basis. Time is also put aside to work on central agency projects from marketing and thought leadership to new business and live pitches.

The ideal candidate must be passionate about movies and will ideally have previously worked on a film or entertainment account with an international remit. You should be able to 'stretch' across the full remit of strategy as entertainment accounts require a mix of planning, research & innovation skills. You should have a working knowledge of media planning to enable the distillation of the strategy into media tasks and tactics for local markets just as much as needing to be a 'Big ideas' person - someone who loves and can craft media firsts or ideas that drive fame or PR and 'travel' across countries. Multi-market experience and understanding is therefore key. You will also be responsible for thought leadership for Sony, getting involved with ad-hoc projects & playbooks across areas like gaming and culture.

The strategy department are the champions of strategic planning within the agency. We are the architects of OMD Design and responsible for its use across the agency. As a result, we are the bridge for most workstreams at OMD, from audience and behavioural insights to communications frameworks, opportunities for innovation, best in class channel execution and cutting-edge measurement. Our expertise and team consists of mixed skill-sets but all are focused on leading better, more connected and smarter work.

OMD operates a specialist first structure, meaning that strategists report into other strategists rather than client services, and you will therefore report into the Head of Strategy, OMD EMEA. We believe this ensures our people have the greatest opportunity for growth by being closely connected to their peers and relevant seniors. Clearly our strategists are still assessed against their contribution to client work and collaboration with client teams, meaning they are effectively a member of multiple departments and have to be able to collaborate with all.

In turn the Executive Director, Strategy will have the support of a department filled with brilliant thinkers, supported by a leadership team who believe in the value of strategy and its importance within the agency.

About the Agency:

At OMD EMEA, we strive to deliver on our promise of 'better decisions, faster' for our clients, partners and all 6,000+ OMDers across our region every day. As part of the world's largest media network, our business is staging experiences for consumers who have more choice and less attention than ever before. The key to the process is empathy. Empathy to see the world through the eyes of the consumer, to recognise the needs of our clients and to identify aspirations of our talent.

Learn Fast, Act Fast. To help navigate the road to a 'new normal', learning from, and acting upon data signals at scale and speed is crucial. Visit Why OMD? to learn more about our unique Act Fast Framework.

Our working pattern for colleagues is to be present in the office three days a week at our offices in London with the other days available to work remotely. Let us know if you have any questions about our working pattern as part of your application and interview process.

Be Your Best
We want everyone to make the most of the opportunity to shine and showcase your talents and we are happy to make adjustments in the recruitment process so you can be your best. Please discuss any specific requirements with your dedicated Talent Team member or if you would feel more comfortable, you can email us confidentially at [e-mail] to let us know how we can support you.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at OMG
At OMG, our vision is to be an agency where difference is valued and everyone is able to thrive in a culture of equality, inclusion and belonging. We are committed to providing a truly inclusive environment that reflects today's society, where everyone is able to bring their true selves to work, and where diverse voices and backgrounds are valued, heard, and well-represented.