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NEVER FINISHED MID-WEIGHT – SENIOR COPYWRITERS

We are looking for Never Finished mid to Senior Copywriters to join our awesome team. What’s that you ask? Well, a healthy dose of curiosity is a good start. Read on to see how you stack up. You could be just the person we’re looking for.

First a bit about us. At FCB we create Never Finished Ideas. Ideas that drive business short-term and build brands over time. Ideas that flex to fit different cultures, different audiences, and different platforms. Ideas that endure and can outlast us all. We also believe that Never Finished Ideas come from Never Finished people. Ever curious, always learning, never stagnant. Now let’s talk about who you are.

As a Never Finished Copywriter you will:

Write strong, succinct copy that is grammatically correct and on brand
Have an entrepreneurial disposition and can move with the ebbs and flows of pitches, brainstorming sessions, and deadlines with agility, humour, and focus
Take feedback, understand it, interrogate it, and respond to it timeously
Demonstrate strong conceptual thinking across multiple media channels
Contribute ideas that are on brief, on strategy, on budget, and on time
Prioritise tasks, manage deadlines and adapt to a rapidly changing environment
Have an interest in commerce, popular culture, new advertising trends and technologies, then reflect this in your work
Possess and encourage initiative, curiosity, empathy, accountability, creativity, and maturity
Have basic proficiency in relevant AI tools (Grammarly, MidJourney, ChatGPT)
Collaborate willingly and eagerly
Possess communication skills that help sell ideas in an inspirational way
Work professionally with film directors, sound engineers, production companies, and other content creators
Take full ownership of the work assigned to you
Show a willingness to share knowledge with junior teams
Are a decent human being, and fun to have around

Minimum Experience & Qualifications

3 – 7+ years of copywriting experience in an agency environment
Relevant tertiary qualification
Strong portfolio of work
Distinctive writing style and versatility in crafting brand personality, from comedic to heartfelt
Big platform thinking that works across all media, from broadcast and traditional media to social and experiential.
Solid production experience, including on shoots, recording studios, and post-production
Working knowledge of relevant generative AI and writing tools (ChatGPT, Grammarly)

If this is you, and you’re ready to embark on a journey of creative excellence, send your portfolio along with your CV to [email protected]. Let your work speak volumes about your passion and talent.

At FCB we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our humans.

MID-WEIGHT PROJECT MANAGER

At FCB, we are committed to culturally insightful performance. Our campaigns are crafted with a unique blend of creativity and cultural insight, ensuring they resonate and are remembered. If you are a talented, quick thinker who loves challenges and is driven to learn, grow, and inspire, we invite you to join our operational team.

About Us: Our team is passionate about creating meaningful connections between our clients and their audiences, contributing to a world where connections matter. We embody a culture of fun and excellence, working hard, working fast, and working well. FCB is the place where innovation meets creativity, and we are constantly striving for new and innovative ways to connect with the right people at the right time.

Role Overview: FCB is on the lookout for Integrated Project Manager. You will support the Business Operations Manager in the day-to-day operations.

The mid-weight Project Manager is an attention-to-detail, get-things-done human. A quick thinker and keen analytical person. Someone who enjoys a challenge and is always open to learn, grow and inspire.

You will be responsible for the planning, management and coordination of client campaigns and projects. You will need to be able to manage multiple projects and be able to work under pressure in a fast paced and dynamic environment.

Reporting to the Business Operations Manager and working closely with the account leadership team you will ensure seamless project lifecycles and completion, balancing creative excellence and valued client partnerships with operational effectiveness and efficiency of projects.

Focus Areas:

Operation of the client account – process flow of jobs through the systems. Managing the functional/executional output of project internally and with client though out project lifecycle.
Scoping and costing on jobs (timings, dependencies, costs), ensuring profitability on jobs and feeding this information back to the senior account leadership team.
Project management of project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with project stakeholders and in accordance with FCB methodologies.
Increase performance and minimize expenditure of projects through financial and team hours reporting.
Manage project scope internally – feeding this information back to senior account leaders – focusing on the balance of client value and relationship building and project on-time and on budget delivery.

Day to Day Responsibility:

Project Management

Defining project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with project stakeholders and in accordance with FCB methodologies.
Interrogating briefs from account leadership and ensuring that all the required information is present before work enters the system.
Organising in collaboration with account leadership and coordinating discovery sessions with project stakeholders to ensure that each project is properly planned for, and scope is properly estimated.
Preparing necessary and relevant documentation in relevant systems (scope of work documents, cost estimates, timing plans, change and risk management) to ensure the successful delivery of your projects.
Setting up and maintaining project boards on planning platforms like Monday.com, distributing tickets to relevant resources and ensuring that work is completed to highest agency creative, strategic excellence.
Organising, collaborating with, and leading multiple teams.
Preparing project timelines with input from the Business Operations Manager and Studio Manager about resource availability at the beginning of projects for Account Leaders to send to client.
Updating project timelines in the event of change control so that client is appraised of any changes to delivery dates.
Ensuring that project teams understand their tasks and what is expected of them and ensuring this is delivered.
Ensuring that project teams have all the assets and information they need to complete tasks.
Setting, tracking, and reporting progress on jobs to Account Leaders and the Business Operations Manager on a weekly basis.
Scheduling reviews with project stakeholders and ensuring that they are attended.
Identifying risks and effectively mitigating these with stakeholders.
Timeously communicating expectations, risks, issues, and progress on jobs to Account Leadership and the Business Operations Manager.
Tracking budgets by doing weekly financial recons of projects, escalating over-budget work to the Business Operations Manager and business leads.
Collaborating with the Business Operations Manager and specialist departments to source the right skills and resources for the job.
Reviewing, checking, and approving the final delivery of your project.
Manage deliverables with vendors, suppliers, and freelancers, working with HR and Finance to load new users to the system and assisting with processing invoices and purchase orders with the Finance department.
Managing process flow of jobs through the systems. Managing the functional/executional output of project internally and with client though out project lifecycle.

Requirements:

Relevant tertiary qualification.
Three to five years of industry experience.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and team members.
Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and meet deadlines.
Strong financial acumen and proficient in Microsoft Office & Chase tools.

Attributes:

Self-managing and proactive with a two-steps-ahead attitude.
Solution-driven with excellent problem-solving skills.
Positive, can-do attitude.
Organized, efficient, curious and looking to challenge the status quo.
Confident team player.

If you are ready to contribute to a culture of Culturally Insightful Performance and be part of a dynamic team, send your CV to [email protected]

At FCB we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our humans.

SENIOR GROWTH STRATEGIST

Overview: As a Senior Growth Strategist at FCB, you will play a pivotal role in driving the agency’s business expansion efforts and revenue growth. You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic initiatives to acquire new clients, increase market share, and maximise profitability. This role requires a combination of analytical skills, creativity, business acumen, and consumer insights to identify opportunities and execute impactful growth strategies.

Responsibilities:

Develop and execute comprehensive growth strategies to expand the agency’s client base and market presence, integrating consumer insights into all aspects of strategy development.
Conduct in-depth consumer research and analysis to uncover key insights into target audience behavior, preferences, and purchase drivers.
Develop brand, communications and execution strategies and tactics and be able to guide creative to ensure creative outputs align with strategic approach.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and creative departments, to ensure consumer insights are effectively integrated into all aspects of campaign planning and execution.
Utilise consumer data analytics and performance metrics to track, measure, and optimise the effectiveness of growth initiatives, with a focus on consumer engagement and conversion rates.
Lead the development of compelling proposals, pitches, and presentations that leverage consumer insights to resonate with target audiences and drive business growth.
Cultivate relationships with potential clients, industry partners, and key stakeholders, leveraging consumer insights to identify and capitalise on market opportunities.
Stay updated on industry best practices, market trends, and consumer behavior insights to inform strategic decision-making and campaign development.
Provide insights and recommendations to senior management on growth opportunities, market trends, and consumer preferences to drive business success.
Mentor and support junior team members to foster professional development and enhance their understanding of consumer insights and their role in driving business growth.
Represent the agency at industry events, conferences, and networking functions to enhance brand visibility and generate business opportunities, leveraging consumer insights to engage with key stakeholders effectively.

Qualifications:

A degree in a related field (Marketing, Media, Data, Economics etc.)
8 years’ experience within marketing or strategy development
Demonstrated expertise in consumer research and insights, with a proven track record of leveraging consumer data to inform strategic decision-making and drive business growth.
Experience with consumer research tools, methodologies, and data analytics platforms.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while also independently managing projects and initiatives.
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business needs, with a proactive, results-oriented mindset.

If you are ready to contribute to a culture of Culturally Insightful Performance and be part of a dynamic team, send your CV to [email protected]

At FCB we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our humans.

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