The Specialist Works

About The Specialist Works

We are looking for an enthusiastic inquisitiveness individual who is excited to start their career in Media! Company Overview: The Specialist Works is an independent media and marketing services agency. With an evidence-based approach, we provide media planning and buying, data science, brand partnerships and creative solutions. Our independence gives us the freedom to keep challenging the status quo to achieve even better results. Everything we do – from the people we hire to the tools we build – is about future proofing our clients. Our capabilities have been built and shaped by their needs. Our ‘what’s possible?’ methodology is grounded in curiosity and naturally leads to better solutions. It means, when presented with a challenge, we look beyond the standard answer to see if there’s a better way. It’s a way of thinking that keeps us on our toes and focused on exceeding expectations. Happy TSW clients are now our greatest advocates. We’ve grown with them – operating in offices across 3 continents by adding innovative, high-impact services at a purposeful pace. We believe in being bold. TSW’s mission is to define and create the agency of choice for high-growth brands worldwide. We’re people-people: We’re only as good as our people, so we’re dedicated to finding the best. That’s one reason why we look for PICK values (passionate, inquisitive, caring and knowledgeable) when hiring. Our culture is flexible, open and collaborative. But don’t take our word for it – we are proud to be placed in the top 5 large companies in Campaign Best Places to Work 2019. We were also one of 39 agencies to achieve the IPA’s CPD Gold this year. This accreditation demonstrates our investment in the professional development of our employees. We employ ~150 people across offices in London, Bristol, Kent, Dublin, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Beijing. Requirements Main Accountabilities: Conducting media research to help determine the best titles for each campaign, learning (fast) how to use the appropriate tools as well as building up a working knowledge from our publisher contacts and the team Applying your knowledge learned and research to build preliminary print media plans Using your own initiative (and ability to be assertive when needed), you’ll liaise with media owners in a confident and professional manner to check information, negotiate rates and book advertising space…building strong, long-standing relationships while you do it! Utilising your time management and multi-tasking skill you’ll input media bookings on to our booking system efficiently and accurately making sure that finance don’t have any variances to deal with at the end of the month Working under pressure/to deadlines, you’ll send artwork/delivery specifications to clients & Printers for booked activity Establish an understanding of campaign timeframes – managing this with efficient planning and a six-star client service Sort results data and work with your manager to analyse results and look for insights; producing reports based on client KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators) where required Develop a knowledge of other media channels within TSW Responding quickly and using initiative to resolve client/internal queries Ad-hoc office duties including answering phones, sharing last minute deals with the team, checking papers/mags each day for booked ads & sending copies to clients where required Showing a passion for and an understanding of publisher brands and the media industry, you’ll stay on top of the latest industry news and trends, so we can deliver market leading, innovative plans and you can become a real specialist in the channel Champion your own development through regular training sessions, on the job learning and personal objectives Technical requirements: Microsoft Office Package with emphasis on PowerPoint and Excel Highly numerate with the ability to work diligently with numbers and data Communication and presentation skills (written & oral) Experience: Essential: Comfortable with multi-tasking Administration experience Understanding of the role media planning agencies provide for their clients Any media-agency or marketing industry experience would be beneficial Experience of working with external stakeholders to deliver multiple projects Understanding of the role media planning agencies provide for their clients Exposure to a fast paced, proactive environment Nice to have: Experience in a client/customer facing role Experience in answering the telephone and responding to emails Benefits Hungry in the morning? We have you covered. From cereal to fruit, everything you can think of to keep you fuelled for the day! For FREE! Including free soft drinks throughout the week and a beer trolley every Friday at 4pm A discretionary additional 30 hours is allocated to each employee per annum (Flexible FOF Hours). This benefit provides flexibility around childcare/social life/hobbies etc. Whilst we don't issue extra holiday - you can call in/email and take up to two days holiday without notice(BoB Days). If a member of staff belongs to a gym, health club or belongs to a fitness class/clubs the company will pay via the pay roll £30.00 per month towards the fees. Our employees health is paramount to us so you will also be entitled to (once out of probation) an eye test as well as an annual health screening. The company is passionate about developing and growing our people, so we offer and support individuals development throughout the organisation on tailored development programs. We offer individuals the opportunity to enrol on a course, which is not work related. This maybe a further self-development course or a hobby which you wish to enhance/explore. This is subject to a training contract. Our Values Passion. The fuel that gets you out of bed. The urgency to deliver. You just show it and we will know it. Inquisitiveness. Not working but exploring. Accepting change and seeking it. Listening to others who may or may not be weirder than you are. Caring. Goodwill in endless motion. Giving 6-star service with a smile. Supporting the decision (even if you lost the vote). Knowledge. Our specialist way. Playing to your strengths. Knowing when and when not to say – ‘so what!’ And we live them every day #IamPICK Sound good to you? Then get in touch. We don’t bite. https://vimeo.com/232035146 At TSW our culture, our creativity and our passion is powered by people. People just like you. Diversity and difference drive innovation, not only for us but also for our clients and is at the heart of everything that we do. TSW is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age as we seek to recruit the very best at TSW from a diverse talent pool. If you require flexible working options (as many TSW’rs do) please still get in touch and we’ll be as accommodating as we can.

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