Account Director - Client Projects, (12m FTC) 360 · London ·

LADbible Group; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent digital media company in London is seeking an Account Director to lead branded content projects. The role involves strategic planning, client relationship management, and ensuring outstanding creative output. Candidates should have solid experience in project management and a strong understanding of social media content. This position offers a dynamic and supportive work environment with blended working options.

Qualifications

• Strong background in delivering complex projects across social video and static content.
• Understanding of core project management skills, including briefing teams and timeline creation.
• Ability to lead and nurture team members.

Responsibilities

• Strategically plan and deliver branded content campaigns.
• Lead client briefings to inform delivery strategy.
• Manage project finances, budgets, and contracts.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Social video content

Team leadership

Communication

Job description

About Us

Want to work with one of the largest youth publishers in the world; one of media's most progressive brands; be a driving force for good amongst Gen Z; and be part of an exciting growth journey?

We’re looking for a driven and passionate Account Director to join our Branded Content Delivery team. Working with some of the UK's biggest brands, you will be focused on delivering branded content projects from start to finish across LADbible Group’s brands. You will be comfortable leading complex, key client campaigns by providing an exceptional level of service that results in account growth, whilst ensuring the production of outstanding creative work.

What the opportunity looks like

• Strategically plan and deliver branded content campaigns from beginning to end across a dedicated agency patch with the support of the Group Account Director
• Lead upfront briefing meetings to inform delivery strategy with consideration of client, company and project needs
• Partner closely with Client Solutions, Trafficking, Creative and the Client Projects teams in order to optimise day to day campaign process and workflow
• Build strong client relationships through ongoing communication and updates surrounding campaign deliverables and managing of client expectations though a positive, solutions-focused attitude
• Effectively manage resource concerns and schedules, whilst also supporting with interviews and reviews in conjunction with the Group Account Director
• Accurately manage project finances, budgets, contracts and creating SOWs

Skills and experience we’d like you to have

• Strong background in delivering complex and challenging projects, specifically across social video and static content
• A thorough knowledge and understanding of core project management skills including the ability to brief teams, understand and create timelines, development of clear and concise presentations, and management of margin.
• A team leader with the ability to lead and nurture members of the team
• Comfortable in building strong and constructive relationships with clients based on honesty and trust
• Comfortable in fast-paced, creative environments with the ability to bring teams together to deliver the right solution
• Strong written and verbal skills, providing presentation support to your line manager or broader team where necessary

At LADbible Group we've rolled out blended working which means the majority of departments across the business (including London, Manchester and International offices) work from home and the offices on a weekly basis.

LADbible Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are determined to create a diverse group at all levels of our company and we welcome all members of the community to apply for openings with us. As the leading social youth publisher, we have a powerful global platform to better represent our audience and enable those that do not have equal opportunities to have their voices heard. As a business, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, in an environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves.