What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Lead position at Wunderman Thompson?
At Wunderman Thompson we exist to inspire growth for ambitious brands. Part creative agency, part consultancy and part technology company, our experts provide end-to-end capabilities at a global scale to deliver inspiration across the entire brand and customer experience.
We are 20,000 strong in 90 markets around the world;our people bring together creative storytelling, diverse perspectives, inclusive thinking, and highly specialized vertical capabilities to drive growth for our clients. We offer deep expertise across the entire customer journey, including communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology.
Who we are looking for:
Wunderman Thompson Studios is seeking for a DCO Production Lead to help oversee the daily operations of the growing DCO department within the company. You willhelp grow the presence and knowledge of departmental capacitiesboth within and outside the organization. This role will manage a team of developers, AdOps managers, and project managers.
What you'll do:
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Thought Leadership: You willbring expertise on DCO execution, providing guidance on best practices and workflow improvements, tools, andinnovativepractices.
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Define:Work directly with clients and cross-agency counterparts across media planning, creative, and analytics todefinecampaign goals in measurable terms.
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Develop:A robust production process that delivers maximum efficiency and reduces turnaround time with little to no errors.
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People: Support the account team in delivering program recommendations to evolve and improve over time, including providing insights into campaign constraints and untapped potential. You'll manage a DCO production team and inspire the development of skillsets.
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Technical support: Consult the DCO team and media partners on the technical implementation and setting briefing requirements to drive quality and efficiency.
Who you are:
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Team player:You foster cohesion with the Wunderman Thompson DCO team, cross-agency partners, clients, and technology partners todevelop, activate and optimizetargeted programs.
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Proactive:Capable of spotting creative production improvements and acting as a leader to streamline internal processes.
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Technology Enthusiast: You're a strong learner in using technology and tools to improve processes. You like to think of an optimal system architecture to reduce risk of errors and optimize efficiency.
What you'll need:
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3 years of experience in working with DCO technology/marketing personalization.
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Minimum 5 years of leading a Creative production/Programmatic team.
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Working knowledge of display, video, social and DSP partners, and external data or media providers (Google, Flashtalking, Media Math, LiveRamp).
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Strongknowledge of dynamic creative production, process, and workflow improvements
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Experience with audience targeting, performance optimization, and AB testing.
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Minimum of 3 years of front-end development (HTML5/CSS/JS) experience.
What we offer:
- Passionate, driven people|We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
- Consciously cultivated culture|We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusivecommunity that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
- Competitive benefits| What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
- Growth-minded opportunities| We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through Wunderman Thompson and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.
At Wunderman Thompson, we are committed to actively building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued and heard, and is treated with dignity and respect. As leaders and creative partners across industries, it is our responsibility to cultivate an environment reflective of our greatest asset; our people. We believe that this commitment inspires growth and delivers equitable outcomes for everyone as well as the clients and communities we serve.
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