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Chinwag is a community of people working in digital media and marketing, primarily in the UK, but increasingly across the world. Our small but busy team runs a whole heap of exciting events, websites and trade missions including Chinwag.com, Chinwag Jobs, Chinwag Live, the Digital Missions, Social Media Week London amongst others. We're lucky enough to work with some of the most dynamic and exciting companies in digital media, from start-ups to FTSE 100 corporates and government departments. Our tag-line 'connecting digital people' encapsulates what we're about, and the aim of our work on the web, social media, email and our live events. And that's where you come in... We need someone special to help deliver a series of exciting events this Autumn. Initially, this will be a 3 month contract starting immediately, but if things go well, there's the opportunity for something more permanent. The Job This role is a crucial part of the team to deliver Chinwag's events and those that we produce for 3rd parties. This might involve taking the outline of a concept, pulling together a programme of speakers, running a marketing plan, finding a venue, securing sponsors and making sure the event runs smoothly. Or, it might involve working with clients, freelancers and agencies to deliver one aspect of an event. Or it might involve calling, emailing and generally chasing two-dozen companies taking part in a trade mission. You'll help define the event, the timeline, the goals and then take up the reigns to make sure the event is delivered on time, and on budget. Micromanagement isn't our style. You'll need to be motivated, organised, a self-starter with a heavy dollop of common sense. There's plenty of opportunity to make your mark, learn lots and get involved with exciting projects. Most of the work will take place in Chinwag's office in Soho, but events can take place all over the UK and increasingly internationally. Chinwag is a very flexible employer, you can work from home and we don't operate fixed working hours, but you'll probably find the majority of your time will be spent in the office. The Ideal Candidate... You'll be familiar and comfortable with digital media and marketing, social media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook) Gmail, Skype and online systems in general. A healthy interest in the digital media, digital marketing and start-ups is definitely a bonus. Excellent written English is a must, as is a bright and breezy manner whether you're making phone calls, on Skype, answering emails or Tweeting. Keeping cool under tight deadlines and dealing with the occasional terse delegate is crucial. A cool head and quick, clear thinking is highly valued! Successful events rely on getting the small details right. This will involve handling significant quantities of admin, dealing with designers, organising conference speakers, corralling delegates and liaising with venues as well as dealing with numerous suppliers and partners. Enthusiasm, aptitude and attitude is more important than experience, although experience is a BIG plus. A couple of years running B2B events, especially in the sometimes quirky digital space, is ideal, but not a deal-breaker. Or, you might be working in digital marketing and want to both promote and deliver projects. If you don't quite fit, but think you'd be ideal for the job, do get in touch, but bear in mind, you'll need to make a strong case why you're right for this role. Skills Think of this as an incomplete checklist... Fantastic organisational skills Being able to prioritise and manage your workload effectively Top notch communication skills A commercial outlook - finding and working with sponsors & partners Thinking marketing, promoting the event through media & partners Excellent time management skills The ability to project manage and work effectively within a team Ability to make quick decisions and keep a cool head Meticulous and slightly obsessive attention to detail Dealing with numerous suppliers and partners On-the-day management of events, speakers, delegates, venues, etc. Keeping a close eye on budgets Working at Chinwag We're an exciting and amusing bunch to work with, and if you have a personal love of digital media you'll especially enjoy working here. Chinwag already has a very well known brand and user base within new media for you to work with, and has many connections and leads within most of the top digital agencies. We also have a sizeable Soho roof terrace with pub benches that becomes our BBQ HQ in good weather, free Innocent smoothies, the best coffee known to man, and share an office with an abundance of great characters. There's also the occasional lunch outing to one of the many local eateries and we have been known to partake of the odd cupcake since the Hummingbird Bakery opened round the corner. How to Apply In the first instance, we'd like a gander at your CV, but we're keen to get started right away, so feel free to send through your LinkedIn profile if it's up-to-date. This is very much an immediate start, so get cracking! Initial interviews will be phone/Skype, followed by a face-to-face meeting in London.

Energetic and funky agency based in an old warehouse near London Bridge is looking for an additional senior Account Director. They have a full-service digital offer including web 2.0, design & build, search marketing, email, video & rich media. They are looking for an accomplished Account Director to join their 40 strong team. It’s envisaged that the Account Director will grow into a Client Services Director with a year and will sit on the management team. The Role: The Account Director will bring them significant experience of managing a range of digital projects, along with expert digital marketing consultancy skills. Developing relationships will be second nature along with a natural drive and enthusiasm for growing the accounts. On a day to day basis the Account Director will busy themselves with juggling the demands of working across multiple accounts whilst effectively managing a motivated and eager team. Key tasks will include: •    Providing strategic leadership to an internal team •    Consulting on digital marketing strategy •    Top line key account management •    Writing new business proposals •    Leading new business pitches The Candidate: With a proven track record of growing your client’s business through effective and understanding client management, you’ll currently be an Account Director but looking to move upwards. With ambitions to make Client Services Director within a year, you’ll  be looking for a company that rewards success with promotion financial incentives that really motivate. The ideal Account Director is more than likely to have had a background as an Account Director at a digital agency or an integrated environment. The key for this particular role is the drive and ambition to achieve results. If you would like to discuss the position first please call Alex Collins on 07702502472.

putITout is a Soho based digital production agency; we work with many of London's top digital agencies, helping them to deliver their campaigns across both the mobile and web mediums. We're an international, fast growing, business and are looking for a junior in the London office. You will be exposed to many different tasks; from testing our newest apps and websites to helping with general office administration and meeting clients. The key characteristics we're looking for are: •Keen interest of internet technologies •Working knowledge of MS computer systems •Admin or sales experience •Experience of working in a fast paced environment •Logical mindset •Ability to quickly pick up new skills •Good sense of humor Salary dependant on experience You will be the newest and most junior member of a small team growing at a pace, we want someone with the ambition to grow within the team. There will be regular appraisals on role and remuneration as you help in the next stage of our companies growth. This is a wonderful opportunity to really make a difference in a growing agency with a fantastic reputation. Please apply via the website with your CV, available start date and a bit about why you think you'd be great for the role.

A reputable digital agency is looking for a distinguished Digital Client Services Director to manage the digital projects for a major global player in the automotive industry. The agency is specialist in the digital world and aim to redefine the marketplace through inspiring their clients and their clients' customers to change their behaviour. Understanding everything from the customers’ point of view is paramount to their approach. The Role: The Digital Client Services Director role will focus on working on the client's worldwide website across the UK, US and Europe, with a bountiful budget. The role will require travelling 50% of the time within the UK to visit the client, map the 12 month schedule of delivery. The other 50% of the role will be spent managing the team and being a point of contact. This is a very responsible and empowering position overseeing a globally-renowned, luxury brand. On a day to day basis the Digital Client Services Director handles a range of activities including: Providing leadership and support to the team Handling financial management of the account Conducting client-focused meetings Overseeing the client services, strategy and development on projects Carrying out site builds, CRM, online advertising, social media and mobile applications The Digital Client Services Director must have experience working in a client-facing role as well as a strong understanding of the digital environment. We would like to hear from a Digital Client Services Director with the following qualities: A passion for working in a fast-paced environment Strong digital and FMCG understanding Exceptional communicative and presentational skills On the pulse of market trends Strong business acumen Organised and meticulous work ethic Automotive experience, a huge bonus We’d love to hear from a Digital Client Services Director with at least 8 years’ experience in a client-facing gained in a digital agency and specifically within client services.  Please send your CV to Alex Collins at alex@zebrapeople.com or call me on 07702502472 for a confidential chat.

PR Communications Consultant, Helsinki (graduate) Based in Helsinki, Finland, we are a communications and public relations consultancy that operates in the grey area between communications and advertising. We challenge traditional communications methods by using non-paid channels and tools such as word of mouth, social media and influencer marketing. The fastest growing communications consultancy in Finland, we work with some of Finland's largest companies and the most prestigious global brands. We serves 50% of the top 30 companies in Finland. We are offering a truly exceptional opportunity for a graduate (ideally with some intern experience working for a UK media/communications agency) to work for a pioneering, internationally operating and well funded communications agency which has extremely good growth potential. We operate at the cutting edge of the changing media landscape and challenges the traditional way of doing business in marketing and communications. We are interested in creatively driven individuals whom are well versed in online social media and would be interested in the challenge of furthering our international growth. The successful candidate will work alongside the CEO in our Helsinki office. History: Founded in 2001, The client is an independent Finnish communications consultancy that currently employs 40 communications professionals. International Activities: We operate in Finland and internationally through our partner network, working with a global network of agencies in the Nordic Countries, Central Europe and Asia.   We focus on designing, planning and executing communications projects for clients across all areas including corporate communications, marketing PR, public affairs and digital- and media communications services. We divide the communications field into paid, owned and non-paid communications channels. Paid communications channels refer to traditional advertising, whereas own channels include a company’s personnel, website or internal publications. Examples of non-paid channels are word-of-mouth, social media, opinion leaders, and media influencers.   Non-paid communications: In planning communications projects, We focus on the efficient use of the non-paid channels mentioned above. We communicate the client’s news through the channels in which different target groups meet and communicate, for example via internet communities, text messaging, seminars, relevant media, opinion leaders and events. Today many companies still spend the majority of their marketing budgets on traditional paid advertising. This means that non-paid channels and the companies’ own communications channels are not effectively harnessed. Integrating own and non-paid channels into the company’s marketing approach results in a communications package that is more interesting, diverse,  and closer to the consumer. We operate in various areas of communications by consulting on strategic communications planning; handling day-to-day press relations and organizing targeted events for consumers and interest groups. We strive to employ companies’ own and nonpaid communications channels at all levels. Future The growth opportunity for our clients is not only in Finland, where they have already achieved success but in the international market place.  This offers us a fantastic chance to grow and continue their own remarkable success by enhancing their high level of service offering across a number of international markets. Since 2001, we have become the Finnish market leader and enjoyed excellent growth. Role description: PR Communications Consultant Unit/team: Working with fellow communications consultants to help clients grow internationally, Reporting to CEO     Location: Helsinki, Finland         We are offering a truly exceptional opportunity to work for a pioneering, internationally oper-ating and well funded communications agency which has extremely good growth potential. We operate at the cutting edge of the changing media landscape and challenges the tradi-tional way of doing business in marketing and communications. We are interested in crea-tively driven individuals whom are well versed in online social media and would be interested in the challenge of furthering our international growth from our Helsinki office. This is an opportunity for an individual who is looking to gain experience and take on re-sponsibility by working directly with clients from leading Finnish brands up to directorate level. Based in Helsinki, you will support our internationalisation through serving our clients global marketing and communications strategy.   Objectives Operative objective: • Producing content and communications using exemplary writing skills • Be creative with the use on non paid communications channels to deliver ongoing PR and campaign specific objectives to international markets  on behalf of our cli-ents • Assist in the overall growth of our clients through taking responsibility for  the deliv-ery of first class service • Continually seek to use new and innovative forms of online social media and other forms of non paid communication channels to enhance the success of our clients • Work with our global partner network in 30 countries to execute campaigns and manage the ongoing PR needs of their clients. Strategic objective: • We remain the market leader in Finland at assisting clients from the Nordic region with their own global growth through highly effective PR and communications. In or-der to continue to provide market leading services we wish to strengthen our already international team with a highly motivated individual who has already gained first ex-perience in markets outside of Finland to support our internationalisation. Tasks PR Communications Consultant is expected to: • Contribute creatively to client meetings which often involve senior client personnel • Define the communications strategy to be followed to ensure the achievement of the communication objectives by using cutting edge non paid communication channels • Take responsibility for ensuring the effective implementation and delivery of defined projects and PR campaigns • Contribute to your team to encourage a cohesive work ethic whilst also being pre-pared to work autonomously as appropriate • Wherever possible look for opportunities to develop new clients whom would benefit from the use of our services • To work flexibly where appropriate and be prepared for a diversity of different tasks • Seek out opportunities for personal development and education and contribute to continually improving our processes and procedures Work community: The following important qualities exist within our working community; • Creative and entrepreneurial spirit • Empowered to take responsibility & define your own added-value • Sense of humour • Fair & ethical yet a bold approach towards marketing and communications Opportunities • Opportunity to join a company enjoying fast growth  and challenge the traditional way of executing marketing and communications campaigns • This role will involve a truly international perspective • Within this role there is a real opportunity to be actively involved with high level deci-sion makers and take a fast track in gaining international experience with global brands • Promotion/ progression encouraged from within Connections / Interest groups • Working alongside the CEO in Helsinki Office • Having a close working relationship with fellow communications professionals • Working directly with clients, often at Director level Qualifications and Experience Educational Background A relevant degree (ie. Marketing, business, IT) and further education would be considered advantageous. Experience and skills 1) In depth knowledge of the ‘new media landscape’ including online social media 2) Excellent English writing skills with proven experience in PR/ Journalism/ Digital agency 3) Creative drive, client relationships skills, project management, energy, ambition 4) University degree – (Business, Marketing, Communications, IT etc) 5) Mobile – prepared to re-locate to Helsinki Personal factors • High energy and ambitious • Flexible and dynamic creative approach • Strong relationship building skills • Organisation/ project management skills • Interested in International development • ‘Digital native’ - an active person with an interest in social media Work related details      Salary negotiable depending on experience. But expected to be in the region of 25k. Relocation costs will be covered. In addition to all mandatory benefits (including pensions according to TYEL, lump sum death benefits, disability pensions, 5 weeks paid holidays, paid sick leaves etc.) We have signed a voluntary group insurance including sickness and health care, life insurance and travel insur-ance including both medical and material losses. We have set up a comprehensive health contract with Diacor (www.diacor.fi), one of the leading private health care provider in Fin-land. Diacor provides our employees both preventive care (physiotherapy, medical examina-tions etc.) and medical care in case of sickness (including visits at special doctors). We cover 100% of the medical care tariffs. All these exceptional wide insurances are effective on both working hours as well as on holi-days and free time.   Other fringe benefits include telephone and lunch vouchers.   We also pay for sporting activities.