Blue 449 

Blue 449 is one of the 6 media agency brands of Publicis Media and is growing rapidly. 

We have a wide range of interesting clients from retail goliaths such as ASDA and Dixons Carphone to smaller luxury business such as Ralph Lauren and Fortnum & Mason.

We have many long-standing client relationships and an enviably strong client retention record. Our clients value us for our honesty, openness and willingness to collaborate, as well as our rich understanding of their businesses. Our work both prioritises the proven and is driven by a hunger for invention. 

As an agency we believe strongly in two philosophies ‘Open Source’ and ‘Business Outcome first’.  

‘Open Source’: Today, a media agency must think flexibly, learn fast, respond swiftly, collaborate widely, nurture technology, amplify ideas, read data and operate at the very heart of businesses. It must sit at the intersection of data and ideas. There is a parallel for this in technology. It’s called open source.  Open source is a philosophy born in the world of software development that has since been applied to other fields. The core principle is that the source code of software programs be made publically available for adaptation, modification and development.  This is why we put collaboration at the heart of what we do.  We are happy to work with a variety of companies, whatever is the right answer for our clients, to make great things happen. 

Business Outcome: In order to deliver business effect for our clients we need to get close to their 1st party data.  We believe that a move away from media metrics is vital if you want to be a business partner rather than a supplier.  Start with the desired business outcome and work back from there! 

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•  Manage the day-to-day running of AV across client accounts, with overall responsibility for AV plan creation, campaign negotiation and management, mid/post campaign reporting and optimisation
•  Ensuring negotiated terms are implemented, identifying and tackling delivery issues and acting as the key escalation point for the team
•  Be the key point of contact for broadcasters on day-to-day trading issues, conflict resolution, process management/improvement and new opportunities
•  Provide expertise for clients, team members and the agency alike on TV planning, buying and the AV market in general
•  Understanding the nature of the client’s business needs and context, applying this to plan effectively and to improve client performance 
•  Mentoring, teaching and developing team members and being responsible along with senior members of the team for the work of juniors, their success and growth within the team
•  Build senior relationships and become highly regarded by media owners, clients and auditors
•  Managing the auditing process 
•  Act as an ambassador of Blue 449 both internally and externally at all times, promoting the agency, it's clients and its work
 

•    Understanding of all media markets and in particular an in-depth knowledge of the TV landscape. 
•    Strong knowledge of planning VOD and TV campaigns with confidence in market dynamics and the changing media landscape
•    Highly regarded by media owners, clients, auditors and to have developed strong relationships at all levels.
•    Have experience mentoring, teaching and developing team members and being responsible along with the Director for the work of juniors, their success and growth within the team.
•    Strong attention to detail on both your own output and the output of your direct reports
•    Have an invested view on your own and the team’s development.

Culture

Blue 449 has a lively culture and we like to spend time together.  For example, every year the whole company goes away for a weekend conference and once a month we have ‘Skint Night’ where c.100 people head out for an evening of fun such as Mexican night (complete with mariachi band), Wine & Cheese Night or Karaoke! 

Training is critical to our people’s development and we have a strong training programme in place. We operate an ‘Open Source’ approach to training working with a variety of partners.  The training ranges from core skills such as time and people management, presentation training through to personal coaching, yoga and mindfulness.

Location

From mid- March 2019 you will be based in the new BBC Broadcasting House (White City), a stunning redevelopment. With Westfield opposite you will be spoiled for choice in how to spend your lunch break!

In the short term you will be based in Blue 449 (Publicis Media agency) on Cleveland Street, W1T 4JE.

Benefits and perks:
•    25 days holiday 
•    Participation in annual Company bonus scheme
•    Life cover (4 x salary)
•    Permanent health insurance (3/4 of gross salary index linked up to the age of 60)
•    Company Pension 
•    Free breakfast every day
•    Free eye tests, £50 off first pair of glasses
•    Dental insurance at reduced rates
•    Discounted gym membership (Fitness First)
•    Season ticket loan
•    Bike to work scheme member
•    Free employee support program including financial advice and counselling
•    Monthly all-company ‘Skint Night’ socials