Associate Director

at  WIlson Hartnell

ABOUT OGILVY

Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.
Wilson Hartnell has an exciting career opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Associate Director in its Consumer practice.
At Wilson Hartnell, we’re passionate about making brands matter and see ourselves as true partners to our clients. Our highly talented people are creative communicators and culture vultures who bring energy, authenticity, and curiosity to their work every day.
We foster a fun, vibrant and supportive team working environment where the successful candidate will have the opportunity to acquire new skills, learn from leading experts both locally and through the Ogilvy and WPP networks, and benefit from the extensive, structured training programme.
The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of the media and influencer landscape in Ireland and a passion for the latest trends. Someone who will work well in a busy team environment, managing multiple projects across various consumer clients, at the same time. We are looking for someone who will bring creative ideas to the fore and who will deliver outstanding work and client service across the board.
We are looking for a creative, ambitious, confident, highly capable communications professional with an excellent track record in delivering successful Consumer campaigns.
The successful candidate should have a minimum of eight years’ experience in Consumer Public Relations and have a proven track record in developing and implementing creative brand campaigns. He/she should also have excellent account management and interpersonal skills and demonstrate strong business development acumen.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in developing and implementing Consumer brand strategies that achieve clients’ business objectives
• Curiosity and hunger for what is happening in consumer culture.
• Outstanding project management skills, with the ability to manage projects with a high degree of independence
• Ability to manage and collaborate effectively with colleagues to deliver outstanding client service
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Confidence in advising senior management in client companies
• Strong media relations skills
• A track record of business development
  The position offers an excellent opportunity to join a successful team providing Consumer brand campaigns for a portfolio of high profile Irish and international companies. Salary will reflect the seniority of the position and the level of experience required.
  Wilson Hartnell operates a hybrid system,with three days in the office and the choice to work from home for two days each week.
  At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.
  We believe in building powerful teams with purpose. This means hiring and nurturing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities – and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.
  Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.
  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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