AV Account Director

Havas Media Group Spain SAU; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing and communications company is looking for an AV Account Director in London. The role involves planning and delivering audio-visual media campaigns while managing a team of executives. The ideal candidate will bring over 5 years of agency experience, strong client relationships, and leadership skills to drive results in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Proven planning and buying experience in AV media.
• Minimum 5 years of media agency experience.
• Strong relationship-building and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing planning, buying, and delivery of audio-visual campaigns.
• Building trusted relationships with clients and managing team deliverables.
• Promoting operational excellence within the team.

Skills

Relationship-building skills

Leadership experience

Detail-oriented

Job description

time left to apply End Date: August 31, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)

job requisition id JR0085829

Agency :

Havas Media

Job Description :

AV Account Director

Reporting To: AV Business Director

Office Location: Havas Village London, 3 Pancras Sq, London, N1C 4AG, U.K.

Hybrid

About Havas Media Network:

Havas is the only truly integrated marketing and communications company in the UK. Our mission is to make a meaningful difference to brands, businesses and people. Based in London’s Kings Cross, the group operates a unique ‘Village’ concept: 20 agencies – spanning disciplines including advertising, media, data and technology, social, digital, PR and sports and entertainment – all in one building, united under one leadership and with one P&L.

The Role

Following a number of new business wins in 2024 at Havas Media Network, we have created an additional Account Director Role within our talented and thriving AV team. As a key member of the Audio-Visual team, you will be responsible for planning and delivering first-class campaigns across various clients and sectors; also managing and inspiring a team of AV Executives and an AV Manager.

There are 8 AD-led teams within the department, and the right person will support Havas Group’s growth, focusing on goal and target achievement, as well as strategic thinking for clients.

We seek someone with proven experience and passion in planning and buying Audio-Visual media (TV, VOD, Cinema & Audio), with strong industry relationships. Excellent people skills and team leadership ability are essential.

The role reports to the AV Business Director.

Key Responsibilities

Client Service & Activation:

• Building trusted relationships with clients
• Overseeing planning, buying, and delivery of campaigns
• Creating evidence-based client proposals
• Managing team deliverables and deadlines
• Understanding client businesses and contributions to their success
• Conducting weekly status meetings
• Acting as ‘go to’ for trading activities
• Monitoring market dynamics and communicating insights
• Collaborating with digital, social, and programmatic teams

Operational & Commercial Management:

• Promoting operational excellence within the team
• Driving responsibility and accountability
• Ensuring quality and timely deliverables
• Managing media owner relationships
• Flagging campaign issues proactively
• Managing relationships with media auditors
• Encouraging creative activation and award-winning work

People Management:

• Supporting team culture and performance
• Collaborating across Havas
• Encouraging innovation and ideas
• Conducting reviews and setting objectives
• Monitoring workload and team well-being
• Ensuring professional conduct and representing Havas

Candidate Profile

• Proven planning and buying experience in AV media
• Minimum 5 years’ media agency experience
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Leadership experience and team development skills
• Detail-oriented with a focus on value optimization
• Knowledge of AV audit processes
• Experience in new business and pitching is a plus

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Contract Type :

Permanent

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Havas is committed to diversity and inclusion, offering equal opportunities to all applicants regardless of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability, or other factors.

time left to apply End Date: August 1, 2025 (7 days left to apply)

time left to apply End Date: August 29, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)

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