Social & Influence Lead

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry. 

About the Role  

It needs somebody that can see the bigger picture and craft a compelling narrative internally and with the client, but that can also go deep – handling several fiddley tasks, as is often the case with social.

What You’ll Do 

• Be the first point of contract for the in-market client, as well as regional social colleagues. They will need client handling skills, as well as being a convincing expert when it comes to social & influence
• While strategy teammates are there for a lot of the strategy tasks, this person will be required to strategize – especially in later stages of the process when things need to be decided on the fly
• Having a point of view on social creative, including a strong sense of what is good social that makes the most of recent cultural trends and platform features
• Managing the team’s operations and finances, ensuring that work is delivered on time and according to a scope
• While not part of the immediate scope, influencer will be added to the responsibilities. Some experience and understanding of this space is needed. 
• Understand the intricacies of social listening and community management and guide junior team members in delivery of these tasks
• Have a strong understanding of brands – how big ideas and distinctive brand assets work and are critical for building a social brand
• Be responsible for a team of ~3-4

What You’ll Need  

• 7+ years of working experience in multiple markets
• Preferably with agency experience.
• Respectful but provocative attitude, capable of pushing thinking, but understanding when to dock the boat.
• Must be able to maintain composure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proven successful collaboration with creative leaders and complex teams.
• Proven thought-leader and passion for the social, influence, and community engagement.
• Experience of running a modern department (borderless) of ‘social-first’ thinkers and of a similar size is essential.
• Proven confidence negotiating with and influencing peers and senior clients.
• Hold the position of trusted partner and advocate to clients, providing advice and guidance.
• Ability to work effectively, proactively, and seamlessly amongst an integrated agency team.
• Interest, experience, and/or comfort level in working on a leading FMCG global brand.
• True passion for food and beverage vertical.
• Willingness to learn, explore, and reinvent.
• Proactive and a self-starter

How We’ll Support You 

Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.