Publicis Le Pont is a one-stop-shop that connects scalable operations with creative agility. We are the ultimate partner that can lead your digital transformation with speed, efficiency and consumer-first approach. Through the Publicis Power of One we are seamlessly connecting three European Centres of Excellence: Commerce & Production, Data & Technology and Content & Creativity. These pillars define modern KPIs, but the magic happens only when they are connected. We work globally, creating strategies and digital materials for many global brands and businesses.   

In Hungary; our multinational team represents over 380 people from across 35+ different countries, providing integrated solutions and diverse expertise that shape how Fortune 500 companies and brands communicate from Europe to the US and China. 

And we are proud to be the first agency in Hungary to get the Great Place To Work® certification! 

DIGITAL DIRECTOR

We are looking for a seasoned Digital Director to join our Budapest office and lead a specialized team comprising holistic digital strategists, social strategists, social media managers, community managers, and content strategists. This role is central to overseeing and coordinating the efforts of this team, ensuring they deliver top-tier digital solutions that align with both client expectations and the strategic goals of the agency.

Roles & Responsibilities

As a Digital Director, you will play a critical role in guiding the agency's overall digital strategy and innovation in collaboration with the Chief Digital Officer. You will be responsible for the professional development and growth of the team members. It will be your goal that the team is not only responsive to current digital trends but also anticipates future developments in the field, thereby maintaining the agency's competitive edge in digital strategy.

• Team Leadership: Oversee the digital strategy team, ensuring alignment with agency goals and client needs.
• Strategic Development: Lead the creation and implementation of innovative digital strategies across various platforms. Engage in new business development and support the organic growth of client relationships.
• Professional Development: Manage the career progression of team members, fostering an environment that supports learning and growth in digital strategy fields.
• Industry Expertise: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of digital platforms and trends. Utilize this expertise to keep the agency at the cutting edge of digital marketing.
• Client Engagement: Provide strategic insights and recommendations to enhance client relationships and project outcomes.
• Agency Thought Leadership: Act as the agency's thought leader in digital marketing, involving active participation in the agency’s LinkedIn activities, leading internal trainings, and contributing to industry publications and discussions. Drive innovation and knowledge sharing within and beyond the agency.

Requirements & qualifications

This position demands a blend of strategic vision, industry expertise, and strong leadership skills to drive the team toward achieving exceptional results in the digital landscape.

• Proficient knowledge of all digital platforms and current digital trends.
• Broad understanding of digital channels, including a basic understanding of SEO and analytics to inform strategy development and performance measurement.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in team management, demonstrating successful leadership and team development.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in digital marketing, with experience in regional and global marketing activities (either on agency or client side)
• Fluent in English, which is the primary communication language for this role, used in 90% of interactions. Hungarian proficiency is a nice-to-have but not required.
• Can-do attitude, reliability, being precise, being a good listener & curious mind, and not afraid of being outspoken are amongst the attitudes that we highly value!

Why should you join Publicis Groupe?  

• Multicultural and diverse environment - We have more, than 380 colleagues (and counting), talents coming from every part of the world, why not join us and learn some Portuguese during lunch breaks?  
• Home office opportunity - We attend to our modern and minimalistic (also award-winning!) open office three times a week, and we have the opportunity to enjoy the comfort of our own home twice a week.  
• Flexible working hours - The working hours are flexible. Here we have to mention that as we work for clients, you cannot do your job during the evening, but if you have a dentist’s appointment at 3 p.m., we won’t say you can’t go.  
• Work Your World program – Would you like to experience working from a different country for a couple of weeks? Start dreaming about your favorite location because with us, you can do it! Just pick a Publicis Groupe office on the Globe. Then start packing.
• Dog friendly office - If you have a furry, occasionally barking four-legged bestie, they are also more than welcome in the office.  
• Company events - Once you have joined us, you’ll see that we not only learn each other's native language (remember the unofficial language lessons from above?), but also have regular get-togethers. Trying not to stay thirsty during every third Thursday (yes, we definitely call them Thirsty Thursdays!), having different themed parties throughout the year or boosting our creativity by listening to Creative mornings in the Café! 
• Well-being – Last year we launched our well-being program, Balance by Publicis Groupe Hungary. We believe that balance is not something to be found, but something to create. That is why we are fully committed to bringing it into your life. Initiatives, such as coaching, round table conversations, workshops and education on well-being is available for everyone, and more elements of the program is on the way. 
• Relocation - Would you like to join us from the other side of the globe? Looking forward to talking to you! If we agree on working together, we will help you get through the bureaucracy and get you the working visa you need.  

Interested? Come and join the Publicis Groupe adventure!