Job Description
Founded by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight in 1972, Nike has grown over the last 50 years into one of the most valuable, most loved and most emulated brands in the world, singular in its ability to create cultural conversation within the world of sports and fashion and far beyond.
Nike’s mission is to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world; a mission expressed every day through product design, digital and physical retail consumer experiences, and brand communications. Kinesso partners with Initiative to create best in class solutions for Nike. Initiative is Nike’s and Jordan brands media agency of record for EMEA, responsible for strategy, integrated media planning and activation, measurement, and data & technology services across 34 countries.
Partnering with Nike is an extraordinary opportunity requiring extraordinary talent. Our vision is to build the best integrated team connecting brand and performance to deliver best in class outcomes. The Nike Initiative EMEA team will be a highly diverse team, attracting the sharpest emerging and established media experts across all disciplines in the industry. With the chance to grow and do great work people all over the region will see, admire, and respond to.
Summary
The fast-growing Paid Social arm of our Biddable Media team is looking for an Account Analyst to oversee one or more clients.
As the perfect candidate, you will have strong experience working on branding and/or performance (direct response) clients through key channels such as Facebook and Instagram, with other channels such as Twitter, Pinterest, Snapchat, TikTok and LinkedIn being a plus.
In this growing team, you will act as a support on all things Paid Social for both our clients and planning teams. You will also be integral to supporting the daily delivery and optimisation of campaigns, as well as helping train and develop Account Executives.With a monumental opportunity to grow the account this year, this role provides the perfect platform for you to aide the Paid Social Account Manager with the planning of campaign strategies and improving efficiencies across the team.
This role is ideal for you if you want to join an award-winning team and learn from a wide range of clients, industries and digital disciplines, which are of central importance to today’s advertising and media industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Experience in Biddable Media – particularly Paid Social (Facebook/Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Snapchat, Pinterest and LinkedIn) – for the wider business and our clients
- Working with the Paid Social Account Manager to support in the implementation and optimisation of campaigns as well as regular reporting
- Support and train Account Executive’s ensuring that high standards of work are delivered
- Ensuring the team runs best in class Paid Social campaigns that align with creative and platform best practice
- Keeping up to date with the platform changes
Desired Skills & Experience
- Experience working with most Paid Social platform including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Pinterest, Snapchat and LinkedIn’s ad platforms. (Not compulsory to have worked on all but have some understanding).
- Experience working with either branding or performance clients
- Passionate about digital and can demonstrate an interest in it outside the workplace
- Confident in leading conversations around social strategy and tactics
- Knowledge of other digital channels and disciplines, such as affiliates, SEO and display is a plus but not mandatory
- Excellent written and numerical skills
- Strong Excel skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Excellent analytical and strategic skills
As part of the joining Kinesso, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits, such as:
27 days off pe r year, including 26 vacation days and 1 “Celebrate You” day (based on a 40-hour work week)
Hybrid and flexible w orking options to support a healthy work-life balance—and even work from abroad for up to 14 days per year
Comprehensive growth s upport, smooth onboarding with a 100-day plan and personal buddy, plus ongoing development through a strong Learning & Development team
An inspiring environment where you’ll work with leading A-brands, collaborate with experienced international colleagues, and have the freedom and trust to take initiative and shape your role
Healthy catering in the office, free lunch twice a week, plus a variety of healthy snacks always available
Referral Bonus– bring someone you know to MediaBrands and enjoy a generous referral rew ard in return.
A variety of group sports activities, from marathons and cycling events to walking races and internal company tournaments.
Fun social events, including a Summer and End of Year party, pub quizzes, team outings, and themed events like Diversity Day celebration and Partners Festival.
Lease bicycle plan and travel reimbursement to support your commute and sustainable mobility.
About Medi a brands
IPG Mediabrands is the global media holding company that encompasses all media agencies of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). The company employs over 13,000 marketing experts worldwide across more than 130 countries, prioritizing diversity and inclusivity. We advise our clients on how to use media and content in the best possible way to help them achieve their marketing and communication objectives.
In the Netherlands, these include full-service media and consultancy agencies Initiative and UM, the digital performance, data, and tech agency KINESSO which also includes Buying and Planning, and the full-service social and content marketing agency YUNE. Specialized labels in the Netherlands are Orion (trading & capital), and Rapport (OOH specialists). Our offices are located in Amsterdam and Groningen.
At IPG Mediabrands, we celebrate differences and believe this makes us stronger. IPG Mediabrands are equal-opportunity employers committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protectedby law.
IPG Mediabrands has ‘CHALLENGE’ in its DNA. We are a company of Challengers. We are not the largest, but we are there for brands and marketers who want to be surprised, challenged, and stimulated so they don’t stand still. Additionally, the IPG Mediabrands labels have ‘TOGETHER’ in their DNA. We are one collective, we form one house and believe that together we are bigger and stronger and have more knowledge. We are the ‘House of Challengers!
