Senior Campaign Director - football

Michael Page (UK); Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a creative professional to develop and execute social-first campaigns that resonate with Gen Z audiences. The role demands a passion for modern culture, innovation, and collaborative execution in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong portfolio that showcases their creative thinking and successful campaigns. The position offers competitive benefits and requires three days per week based in Manchester.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing and executing social-first campaigns.
• Strong knowledge in earned media and influencer strategies.
• Passion for staying ahead of industry trends and using new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute innovative social-first campaigns.
• Collaborate in a fast-paced environment to drive exceptional execution.
• Utilize insights to directly drive growth in margin and repeat business.

Skills

Social-first campaign development

Earned media strategies

Influencer strategies

Creative thinking

Industry trend awareness

Job description

• This is an opportunity to work with some of the biggest names in sport
• Genuinely interesting and culturally relevant work

About Our Client

This agency lead the charge when it comes to cultural marketing, their portfolio of creative campaigns, sponsorship, partnerships and global advertising campaigns really does speak for itself and they're only going one way, they have big plans.

Job Description

We're keen to talk to people who think outside of the box, you may have a campaign background or you may have worked within clients services within a creative agency but you will be currently emerged in sports, gaming and entertainment culture within your current role. You'll know everything that is going on across modern culture, fans, and how to engage authentically with Gen Z audiences.

The Successful Applicant

• Demonstrate proven experience in developing and executing social-first campaigns
• Possess strong knowledge in earned media and influencer strategies
• Present a strong portfolio showcasing creative thinking that extends beyond traditional advertising, embracing innovation relentlessly - work on Cannes, Effie award winning campaigns ideal
• Exhibit a collaborative spirit and the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment, contributing to consistently exceptional agency execution.
• Show a passion for staying ahead of industry trends and embracing new technologies, fueling proactivity - use of AI in campaigns desired (not essential)
• Be driven to directly drive growth in margin, repeat business, and recommendation through the work we are currently delivering

What's on Offer

3 days per week based in the Manchester office

Competitive benefits