Digital Director

2 weeks ago


Auckland City, New Zealand PHD Group NZ Full time

Working at PHD
Come and work for PHD - 2020 Campaign Asia NZ Media Agency of the Year
First and foremost, PHD is a business about people. We are proud (and lucky) to have some of the cleverest and most creative brains in the business on our team. It is thanks to the smarts, creativity and passion of our people, and clients, that we are who we are.
Despite our 20-year history, we aren't the ones to get comfortable. True to our ethos, we are always trying to make the leap for our clients to deliver the most innovative media products by going beyond the obvious and rejecting the notion of a typical media agency.
If not a typical media agency, who are we? PHD Group in New Zealand is made up of several agencies specialising in offline and online media, Search, Programmatic, Data Analytics, PR, Content, Activation and Social Media. We don't book ad space or create Facebook posts. We merge the latest technologies, world-class strategy, marketing data, and knowledge of human decision-making with planning and buying expertise to deliver best-in-class communications solutions for our clients.
We are a part of the Global Marketing Company Omnicom Media Group (OMG) and encompass three integrated communications agencies covering media, digital, PR, social media, content and activation.

About the role

We are now looking for a Digital Director to take hands on responsibility for delivering best-in-class delivery for our client while offering and implementing innovative communication strategies within our digital space.
- Responsible for managing client expectations, timelines and budgets internally and externally

Make recommendations and consult based on a thorough understanding of client's business, industry and category
Delegate responsibilities to direct reports, to enable them to build their capabilities while offering coaching and guidance
Proactive participation in new business pitches when required anywhere from brainstorms to reporting

Required Skills and Experience
- 6+ years of relevant digital media agency experience with planning/buying background

Good understanding of digital media fundamentals and strategic planning capabilities across several channels
Previous management experience desirable
Ability to challenge others - whether this is internally, a client or a creative agency
Ability to problem solve, coach and mentor others while encouraging a positive agency culture across collaboration and integration

So why PHD you say?
Community & Culture
PHD has an amaz*ing culture thanks to our people and we regularly get together for regular free lunches and barbecues on our sunny deck Your mornings will start with a fresh coffee from our state-of-the-art coffee machine and we always have a fully stocked wine and beer fridge for Friday drinks. We do charity events and go away as an agency to our annual ski, surf or camping trip
Health & Wellness
With Yoga every Wednesday, discounted health insurance, discounted gym membership options, free life insurance, massages and much more, we offer a comprehensive wellness program with many benefits to ensure you are happy and healthy, both in and out of work.
Other benefits
N.B. No recruitment agency solicitation please, unsolicited CVs submitted by recruitment agencies will not be considered.


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