About Ogilvy
Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.
Overview
This position plays a pivotal role in the wider operations of the Agency’s Social Practice with communicating with strategists (not only social but also some digital capabilities) to align with the agency’s role & responsivities. Working daily with internal member and client partners in equal measure the Social Specialist is responsible for ensuring the day to day administration of Social work streams, including overseeing content development based on directions aligned with the Social Strategist and Creative Lead, managing content approvals with client partners, publishing materials, monitoring channel activity and engaging in community management / content moderation where needed.
Key Accountabilities
- Working with Strategist (connection planner or social strategist) to align with the social strategy.
- Working with Creative / Content teams for creation and management of new content.
- Social Content Development
- Monitoring channel activity and audience engagement.
- Community Management.
Core Duties
- Presentation development and delivery
- Social team member integration to wider agency operations.
- Confident of client Social requirements across designated channels and formats
- Manage day-to-day client engagement for ongoing workstreams.
- Working collaboratively with Strategy, Account and Creative Teams to inform and build the work through ‘Social-First’ best practice leadership.
- Supporting the Social Strategists in the team with new channel / content requirements aligned to client briefs.
Qualifications
- Track record in social media in marketing, communications planning, paid media in Social, brand understanding, breadth of marketing understanding.
- Ability to collaborate, communicate and work within cross-functional team to achieve aims.
- Engaging personality and willingness to continually create solutions.
- Open to innovation and overall positive mindset
- Advanced knowledge of working software (Office 365, etc.)
- Business level or above in Japanese and English
About Us
VML & Ogilvy Japan GK was established in April 2019 as a partnership between Geometry Global and The Ogilvy Group to enhance our offering to brands in Japan in support of their business ambitions and marketing objectives. We believe in the power of creativity to drive meaningful change that delivers positive business outcomes. Now more than ever the ability for an agency to flex and adapt to clients changing needs is vital in the application of communications, brand experience, commerce and technology. Our blend of global and local expertise and marketing capability is designed to meet the challenges of today while setting our clients up for success from tomorrow and beyond.VML & Ogilvy Japan GK is a WPP company (NASDAQ: WWPGY).
VML & Ogilvy Japan GK embraces and celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are a worldwide creative agency that represents global clients. The more inclusive we are, the more brilliant work we can create together.
At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.
We believe in building powerful teams with purpose. This means hiring and nurturing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities – and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.
Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please do not hesitate to let your recruiter know.
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What We Do
Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. We build on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. We are proud to currently rank as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying our ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities.
