Digital Director

Job Description:

dentsu is a network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy through five global leadership brands; Carat, Dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect and Merkle, each with deep specialisms.

Carat is the world’s first media agency and privileged to work with some of the most storied and innovative brands in the world. With over 12,000 experts in over 100 countries Carat delivers an unparalleled capability to unlock real human understanding and connect people and brands through powerful and engaging media experiences.

The Role:

Consider yourself a digital expert? We might be looking for you! Our Digital Director will provide the highest quality of digital service, and provide thought leadership in digital planning, investment and execution to our clients and internal digital team members.

Core responsibilities:

• Actively lead and contribute to the digital media planning components of the client response to brief

• Provide a generalist view and specialist expertise of all facets of digital media (biddable and non-biddable) and how they can work together effectively in the context of a media strategy and/or plan

• Typically works on multiple, large or complex clients and develops overall strategy and goals for the team

• Manages team and leads recruiting efforts for assigned roles. Owns the team development process to train and develop team abilities

• Proactively looks for ways to improve current processes or introduce new approaches that will contribute to the clients’ success

• Manages and maintains client relationships and is the main point of escalation for client issues

A bit about you:

• Considered an expert in all aspects of digital media planning and implementation – Search, Social and Programmatic.

• Leadership attributes and ability to influence wider members of the team and client businesses

• Demonstrates a keen understanding of the wider digital ecosystem and the role of performance

• Proven ability to translate agency strategy into innovative, executional business plans for the client that deliver business value

• Collaborative and able to coordinate multiple stakeholders

• Comfortable working autonomously, seeking support from management when needed

• Outstanding communication and presentation skills

What’s in it for you:

• Real flexibility to work when and where you feel most productive with our ‘Be the Best You’ policy which includes a $250 contribution to your home office set up

• The opportunity to give back with dedicated volunteer leave and our whole-company event, One Day for Change

• 5 weeks annual leave after 2 years of service and 3 whole company Wellness days off per year for you to switch off and take your day, your way

• Career Development and Learning & Development opportunities, including access to our global online dentsu University

Become a champion for meaningful progress:

Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.

If you want to belong to a one global network where opportunities are limitless – we look forward to welcoming you.

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Location:

Melbourne - 510 Church Street

Brand:

Carat

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent