The Content Service for Publicis consists of 70+ specialists working across content strategy & planning, creative, production, social, influencers and partnerships. We service Publicis brands, building complete content stories which are audience-centric and platform-native. Our global scale gives us unrivalled access to market-leading data, tech, marketplaces & partners.

We require a Content Director for a 12 month maternity cover to drive revenue through new business and organic growth across UK and multi-market clients for the Content Service.

Reporting into the Operations Director and working closely with the Managing Director, you will be responsible for driving organic and new business growth, and be a core contributor to the evolution of the Content Service. Working in partnership with the Innovation, Social, Strategy, Creative, Production and Editorial teams, you will be responsible for identifying opportunities and delivering compelling brief responses which elevate the Content service positioning.

Who are we looking for?

A growth mindset, strong business acumen and an entrepreneurial approach are essential for you to be successful in this role. You should be an industry thought-leader with a strong point of view on how content marketing should evolve to remain competitive and relevant to clients, and be ready to share this at industry events. Your commitment to build awareness of the content proposition through thought leadership, both internal and external, together with wider networking, will ensure you are regarded as a key contributor to the future success of the Content Service.

Key Responsibilities

• Together with the content leadership team, collaborate with client leads and agency leadership teams as a means to develop knowledge, evolve our content products and identify growth opportunities for our content teams.
• Pro-actively reach out to client teams to seek new opportunities
• Support the Content teams to deliver innovative, strategic responses to briefs by providing solutions to client challenges which meet their business goals
• Have a clear POV on how our content product offering evolves, keeping abreast of market competition and innovation, and be able to discuss with senior members of Publicis Media, the wider Publicis Groupe and client senior stakeholders
• Proactively seek out and contribute to New Business pitches working closely with agency brand and Groupe strategists to deliver compelling content responses, elevating the Content Service positioning and positioning yourself as a trusted business advisor

• At least six years’ experience in business development within a media, creative or digital agency, including branded content
• Proven experience working on new business pitches and managing new business pipelines
• Commercial understanding and experience with campaign profitability
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience in a client-facing role
• Expert knowledge of all Content services and media channels
• Creative & structured approach to delivering innovative responses to briefs

Work perks

Our offices are located in White City, in the iconic former BBC Television Centre complex which was refurbished and reopened in 2017. The offices boast an onsite subsidised café and we have access to discounted in-house health, wellness and beauty services. You can also take advantage of free Friday drinks at The Allis, a staff discount at Westfield, your birthday off, access to a 24 hr GP and free flu vaccinations. We have an outstanding learning and development program which embraces our diverse workforce, and Publicis empowers all its employees to work flexibly, breaking down the traditional 9-5 presenteeism, improving productivity and enhancing work-life balance.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you on a 12 month FTC - get in touch!