LBi need YOU...

The lost boys need you...

Hello all.

There's a new opportunity from LBi that you guys should be aware of. They've sent through quite a detailed graduate spec, with a few questions to answer. Have a look, and get involved:

"LBi is a global marketing and technology agency blending strategic, creative, media and technical expertise to create business value.  We help our clients to understand ‘What’s next?’ on their digital journey to ensure their customer’s needs are being met in an ever evolving marketplace.


We call what we do ‘Building Exceptional Things’. What that means is that we’re set up to solve our client’s business problems using a number of different digital initiatives.  We develop creative concepts that translate into digitally led advertising campaigns, transactional websites, loyalty programmes and social media campaigns and anything else along the way.  Our client list includes some of the UK’s biggest and most exciting brands such as Virgin Atlantic, Coca-Cola, Compare the Market, BT, Lloyd’s Banking Group and many, many more.


The Opportunity


To manage such high profile clients, we need exceptional people to join our 600 strong UK team, the majority working from our Brick Lane office in London.  We’re looking for up to 4 amazing graduates to become part of our Client Services department.  You’ll join our graduate training scheme where you’ll develop your skills over a 9 month period with a view to becoming a fully-fledged member of the team working as an Account Executive within one of our portfolio of clients. As part of our structured programme you’ll be given a background in all of our departments, work with some high profile clients and be sponsored through an industry recognised professional qualification with the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (IPA).


Given our dedication to developing new talent, we’re not solely looking for applicants with a background in marketing or digital (although this would be a bonus).  We’ll ensure that through training and on-the-job learning, LBi will help you become a well-rounded member of the agency with a solid background in all the essentials it takes to become an account management guru.  


The Application Process


In order to be considered for this opportunity we need you to send us your CV along with your responses to the questions outlined below by 25th June 2012.


1. At LBi we help our clients through their digital journey, describe some of the key challenges you think they may face and how we could help. (200 words) 
2. Our Client Services team are considered to be the face of the agency both to our clients and to our internal teams.  Why do you think you’d be a fantastic addition to our client services team? (200 words) 
3. What excites you most about working in the digital industry?  (200 words) 
4. Our values are expert, collaborative and provocative.  Give us an example of when you have embodied one or all of these values. (200 words) 
5. We are known for putting on amazing parties.  If you were to be in charge of our next party, what would be the theme and how would you ensure it would be a success? (200 words) 


You can either apply directly via our website at www.lbi.co.uk/join-lbi or email your application to careers at lbi.com with the subject header ‘Client Services graduate scheme’. If your application is successful you will be invited to take part in an assessment day in our Brick Lane offices on 17th July 2012."

Sound interesting, gang? Good luck.

Karmarama need YOU...

Karma's a pretty big thing.

Hello all.

The lovely people at Karmarama have got in touch about their 2012 grad scheme, Karma Kadets (now in its 2nd year), which is now open. It is an 8 week internship that runs from the 9th of July to the 31st of August, where one person will be given a job as an account executive after the scheme.

Since their recent acquisition of Crayon, the Kadet opportunity has become even more exciting. From June the entire group will be contained within one floor of their new office in Farringdon, and the scheme will provide a full rotation throughout Karmarama, Kream, Kaper and Crayon with experience in areas including production, PR, data, planning and advertising.

According to the entry page, the application closes on the 4th of May. There will be interviews between the 21st and 25th May. Applicants will be informed on the 1st of June.

Good luck, all.

Four is a magic number?

Hi gang.

As an addition to the reasonably exhaustive 2011 grad scheme post, there's a further four graduate opportunities that have winged their way to me here at AdGrads towers. So, without further ado:

Albion London:

"Albion London is a dynamic independent advertising agency based in Shoreditch with clients such as Air New Zealand, Jose Cuervo and Epson. They are looking to recruit an assistant for their marketing team, one who will be excited about the company and keen to develop and progress their role as the company grows. Candidates will be involved in every stage of the pitch process and help promote Albion (through day-to-day PR and events such as Albion Society) as well as ensuring smooth running of the office. Additionally, there is also the opportunity to work closely with the CEO. Albion are conducting interviews over the next two weeks with a view to starting as soon as possible after this so if you’re interested please contact jobs at albionlondon.com for the full job description with your CV and a covering letter."

There is no formal deadline, but the guys are looking to hire as soon as possible, so get involved - they want someone to start in early November.

Clemmow Hornby Inge:

CHI's grad scheme has opened. Check it out here. The deadline's the 25th of November, and they will let you know by the 2nd of December whether you've got an interview.

The Communication Agency:

"The Communications Agency (TCA) is looking for an intern for a 3-month placement, starting immediately, working in our partnerships team. You will help us to brainstorm, sell in and activate brand partnerships for a prestigious portfolio of film and leisure clients including Universal Studios and British Airways. For the right candidate, this could even lead to a permanent graduate role. Go to tcalondon.com and email your CV to the recruitment email address, subject "Partnerships Intern". TCA is a vibrant and award-winning, independent integrated agency whose clients include American Express, Argos, British Airways, The Balvenie, Royal Bank of Scotland, Universal Studios, Warner Bros and Momentum Pictures".

Again, there's no set deadline for this one - it's to start ASAP.

ZenithOptimedia:

ZenithOptimedia (MediaWeek agency of the year 2010) are recruiting graduates to work in a variety of roles including media planning and buying, branded content, digital, search and strategic insights. We have a raft of fantastic clients you would potentially be working on such as L'Oreal, O2, Mars, Molsoon Coors, British Airways and Compare The Market, amongst others. As a graduate at ZenithOptimedia you would also have the opportunity to study toward IPA and Google GAP professional qualifications, as well as being part of an industry renowned graduate programme. We hire all year round (we don't have set intake dates - though one of the questions on the talent hub asking when you can next start/only giving a few fixed dates. Any applicants should answer this question with the date closest to when they can begin.

There's no deadline for this one - and there are a multitude of roles.

So gang, get applying. And, good luck.

Rainey's want an Account Exec...

A black cat. You might be working with two of them.

Rainey Kelly have gotten in touch with me, letting me know about a new role for a grad.

So, without further ado, here's the blurb:

"Would you like to work for one of the UK’s top advertising agencies?

We’re currently looking for a bright, sparky individual to join our Account Management department as an Account Executive.

As the UK’s most effective creative agency, we develop multimedia campaigns for some of the country’s biggest brands, including Virgin Atlantic, the BBC, Lloyds TSB and M&S. That includes everything from traditional media like TV right through to the most cutting-edge new media, which makes it a truly exciting place to work. And while we take great pride in what we do, others agree too – as well as being top of the Gunn Report, we are also the only advertising agency ever to win a BAFTA.

The challenges of account management are many, but the main skills you will need as an Account Executive are good organisation, a sharp mind, speedy problem-solving and an ability to think laterally. (Proficiency with a kettle wouldn't go amiss either.) Needless to say, it's also fundamentally important that you are turned on by ads in all their forms, contemporary culture, and finding out what makes people tick.

We’re not looking for a particular type of character, though. One of the best things about rkcr/y&r is the diversity of people who work here, so we like to keep an open mind about who we recruit next.

If you’d like to find out more about us, have a look at our company website: www.rkcryr.com.

To apply, please send your CV, a covering letter and a short written response to the below question to grads@uk.yr.com.

“At RKCR/Y&R we believe that brands need energy to survive. Pick a brand you think currently lacks ‘brand energy’ and tell us what you would do to revive it” (300 words)

Equally, if you have any questions, just drop us a note and we’d be happy to help. We’re looking to hire soon so don’t hesitate to get in touch. Look forward to hearing from you! One other thing – please only apply if you are eligible to work in the UK."

Best of luck with it.

A job, and some work experience...

I doubt very much if this is what you'll be doing..

Hello gang.

Two more opportunities to tell you about.

1) Rapier

The chaps at Rapier are recruiting for an Account Executive. If this sounds of interest, get in touch with Nikki Longhurst at Nikki dot Longhurst @ rapieruk dot com with your CV and cover letter.

2) WCRS & Co

Fancy doing a spot of work experience at WCRS? Of course you do. Get in touch with workexperience at wcrsandco dot com for a form (I have been sent one, but I couldn't find one online..odd). The deadline for a week's work experience is midnight on the 10th of April.

Best of luck with both of them.

A bit of a different one....

It's just like this, honest.

Hello there. Thought I should drop you guys a bit of a different post than the usual advertising job opening.

I've recently moved agencies to a PR shop called Edelman. Now, we're hiring in our digital team, and one of the roles specifically calls for a grad.

Now, I bet you're thinking - this is a blog for advertising/media jobs? Well, this role is more like a typical digital agency position, and so I thought it'd make sense if I put it up here. It's an ideal role if you have an interest in digital communications, and want to be involved in the wider communications mix.

Details are here, and there are other jobs here if you're interested.

More Grad Schemes & A Paid Gig...

Hello again. After an uber list of impending grad schemes, a few more have been brought to my attention in the comments. Check them out here.

This is more about a paid gig though, for an agency called Mason Zimbler, who are after an account exec. The position is based in their agency in Bristol, and you can apply here.

They've also given me some more details about the position, which is below. You need a year's experience in a marketing or advertising agency. Best of luck:

Primary Focus of the Role:

The primary focus of the role of Account Executive at Mason Zimbler is to support the Account Managers in the day to day management of client activity on assigned accounts, through office based client services and administration support.

The job holder will work across specified Mason Zimbler accounts, and will involve general office administration, client services and creative liaison.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Liaising with creative, production and account managers to ensure that all budgets and estimates are accurate and available at the appropriate times.

• Estimates and costings, obtaining Purchase Orders from clients and ensuring approval from AM/AD or client.

• Briefing and liaising with production teams to ensure that innovative and cost
effective solutions are proposed and agreed.

• Client liaison at all stages of the process, including status and contact reports.

• Working with the media department internally or external media agencies.

• Managing all files/job bags, both physical and digital, ensuring approvals are
documented in writing and filed appropriately.

• Attending meetings and briefings, both client facing and in-house.

• Proof reading.

• Assisting in the briefing of designers and copywriters, liaising extensively.

• Report to account manager, according to agreed timescales, in appropriate format (both written and verbally).