Company Description
"If you can dream it, you can do it"- Walt DisneyPublicis Imagine is a bespoke team dedicated to Disney with one purpose in mind - to be Disney's most valuable partner in creating the next era of entertainment. This newly built organisation will sit under the umbrella of Publicis Media, tapping into all areas of Publicis Groupe capability, including our newest acquisition, Epsilon. We will be dedicated to Disney's four lines of business below and are committed to delivering excellence, innovation and creativity in everything we do:
- Disney+
- Studios
- Media networks
- Disneyland Parks and Walt Disney World
The Publicis Imagine team has been designed to be simple, agile and connected, with access to the latest innovations in media to accelerate Disney's growth around the world, Data is at the core of Publicis Imagine's offering. Our data ecosystem, supercharged by Epsilon, will be the end-to-end platform focused on driving growth. We do this by uncovering data-driven insights that inform marketing, creative messaging and media decisions. We will look to connect all aspects of Disney's business to unlock growth with each of their consumers from any line of business.
Publicis Imagine will be active across the globe, with the hub for EMEA based here at White City in London. We are Disney fanatics and have created a unique UK and EMEA hybrid team to deliver not only excellence in market, but also be the guiding light for the region when it comes to planning. We have brought together talent from all areas of our business, client leadership, strategy, planning, data science, content, insights and execution in agile squads that will deliver for Disney's business.
We are excited to be building something brand new here at Publicis the best and brightest and want to come on this journey with us.We also too believe that if you can dream it, you can do it.We are Publicis Imagine. Dreaming. Doing.
Our CommitmentPublicis Imagine is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background.
Job Description
Publicis Imagine is our "Power of One" solution for Disney, a custom-built team created with one purpose in mind - to be Disney's most valuable partner in creating the next era of entertainment.
Like Disney, we are organised under two pillars: Disney Entertainment (Disney+, Studios, Networks) and Disney Experiences (Parks and Cruises, Consumer Products and Games).
Our London-based EMEA & UK team comprises c. 100 people, who are dedicated to Disney's business, and supported by local teams in 27 markets across the EMEA region, who are a true extension of our team.
THE ROLE Publicis Media is actively seeking a UK Planning Manager to work on the Disney+ UK business - one of Publicis Groupe's largest and most exciting assignments. In this role, you will be working alongside a team of planning experts, supporting them in the objective of executing the most distinctive, impactful, and efficient paid media campaigns for one of the globe's most iconic entertainment brands. Focusing on Brand, Platform, and Original Content campaigns, you will help Disney+ unlock maximum subscriber growth amongst an ever-expanding streaming universe. Disney+ has a constant flow of premium content for all, and the world's strongest back catalogue. It's our job to ensure both subscribers and non-subscribers know about it, get excited about it, and feel the need to subscribe or renew their subscriptions immediately! Responsibilities
- Develop effective, efficient and exciting cross channel media strategies, rooted in unquestionable rationale.
- Ownership of silver, gold and brand (medium to large) campaigns and support on relevant campaigns from Brief to PCA, with the support of an account executive, senior executive and associate director.
- Lead on developing PPT recommendation responses, excel media plans, weekly performance reports and post campaign reports for each release, ensuring quality at every step.
- Work collaboratively with the marketing team at Disney+ to take them on a journey through plan creation, looking to establish yourself in the eyes of the clients as a media expert.
- Support and lead within the team on implementation of planning process improvements.
- Presenting to clients regularly in a confident, clear and concise manner.
- Forging strong working relationships with the investment team, media vendors and clients alike.
- Ensuring accurate & timely campaign activation.
- Maintaining financial accuracy and tracking on Studios, with the support of a planning exec.
- Supporting the development of a planning and a senior executive, ensuring clear understanding of their tasks and day-to-day responsibilities.
- Build positive working relationships with mid/senior clients and vendors.
Proactive insight generation/sharing, including leading and setting up internal brainstorms and presenting relevant ideas back to the clients.
Qualifications
- UK cross channel media planning experience.
- Passionate about multi-media channel planning based on data-led insights.
- Naturally interested in people, what makes them tick and how to influence their behaviours.
- An assured presenter, confident and collected. Excellent communication skills are critical.
- A confident multitasker, comfortable in fast paced environments.
- You will continually keep up to date with market developments and embrace the new.
- Will take great pride in delivering outstanding work across every campaign.
- Previous experience working on a film or TV client is a bonus, an interest Entertainment, specifically in film & TV is a must.
CRITICAL SKILLS
- Detail orientated, organised and able to meet deadlines.
- Experience in both on and offline channel planning.
- Team player - likes working as part of a passionate, like-minded group.
- Previous presentation experience.
- Ability to multitask and adapt to new challenges.
- Excellent communication skills - written and spoken.
- Willing to contribute ideas/thought-starters and not afraid to voice their opinions.
Additional Information
Publicis Imaginehas fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics,Pension,Life Assurance, Private Medical and IncomeProtectionPlanswe also offer;
- WORK YOUR WORLDopportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
- REFLECTION DAYS- Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
- BENEFITS24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level.Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT.Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
- FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIESWe provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
- FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP&BIRTHDAY DAY OFFYou are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
- GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTSThis includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.
Full details of ourbenefits will be shared when you join us!
Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week.
We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.
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