Jobs! No, Not That Jobs. These Jobs!

Deep Focus is hiring! As we revamp the official website, it was actually quicker to post some recent job openings here. Besides, if you see them here we all know you read my blog (or did at least once) and it makes a good interview ice-breaker. Or interview-ender depending on how you reference it. Just kidding.

We take the hiring of every open position at Deep Focus very seriously. Each new team member is potentially the next great leader in this industry. If you’ve got that kind of aspiration, we want you to meet with us right now.

So without further ado here’s what we’ve got open right now. If these interest you, email jobs(at)deep-focus(dot)net with the open position’s title in the subject line, why you’re awesome, and mention you read it on my blog.

Senior Account Executive
Responsibilities include the following:

Act as the primary point of contact by managing client expectations as the liaison between internal team and the client.

Coordinates with Media, Creative, Communications and the Account group the recommendations for the advertising campaign to be used.

Consults with internal teams to communicate client goals and to develop alternative strategic solutions.

Works with Finance to negotiates proposal and budgets for the client, making necessary modifications and arranging contract signing.

Oversee successful launch of campaigns by providing master campaign schedules and alerting internal teams to any client changes.

Helps to oversee junior members of the account team, by actively mentoring and inspiring them.

Spearheads brainstorm sessions and compile ideas for new campaigns with strategy group and creative team.

Coordinates the development of advertising activities in accordance with clients objectives and budget.

Guides day-to-day development of advertising activities within approved plans, and helps to inform team of any potential changes or new client objectives.

Qualifications:

3-5 years experience, at least 3 years directly managing a team and a client at an agency

BA/BS

Working knowledge of MS Office and both Mac and PC platforms

Must have a strong understanding of the internet

Strong writing and communication skills

Ability to juggle many campaigns at different stages simultaneously while maintaining confidentiality

Ability to prioritize, multi-task and organize in a fast-paced and demanding environment

Must be a self-starter and take ownership and initiative with projects

Working knowledge/understanding of and/or all of the following online agency practices a HUGE plus (online media buying/planning, banner creative development, website development, online publicity/promotions)

Account Director
Responsibilities include the following:

Lead development of clients digital strategy and ensure that all work is on strategy

Ensure the delivery of the highest levels of service and client satisfaction

Provide team and client leadership across multiple, integrated disciplines on assigned accounts and account teams

Establish performance metrics and measurement that map to clients business objectives and strategy, ensuring client requirements and met and surpassed

Translate new technology and products into actionable marketing strategies and concepts that inform creative, media planning and communications plans

Create and lead necessary research to aid the development of strategy and creative, especially around social media behaviors, competitive analyses and new technologies

Manage account resources, budgets and teams

Assists executive management with new business proposals as needed

Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

8+ years experience in management consulting, interactive account management, planning, strategy or agency business development role

Experience working on online social media community development, management and marketing campaigns

Experience managing multi-disciplinary integrated agency teams

Strong people manager that is able to sell and execute a vision

Bachelors Degree or higher from a four-year accredited college or university. Agency or Management Consulting experience preferred

Strong analytical, writing, critical thinking and problem solving skills

Structured thinker with experience writing client-ready presentations

Solid project management and presentation skills

Strong, strategic customer-service orientation and the ability to form long-term relationships with agency colleagues as well as client partners

Positive attitude, drive to succeed in a competitive role and strong work ethic required

Self-starter who demonstrates considerable initiative and commitment to producing high quality work

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Well versed in online creative & media

Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)

And we’re always looking for interns with great aspirations. Spread the word!