At J. Walter Thompson we create pioneering solutions that build enduring brands and business. We have been connecting brands with consumers and creating engaging stories that shift behavior for over 150 years. We currently have over 200 offices in 90 countries that contain 10,000 of the brightest minds in the business. We owe our growing success to the adoption of a set of simple principles we refer to as the 4 C's: curiosity, collaboration, capability and courage. It is the embodiment of these traits that makes J. Walter Thompson unique. It is also what we look for in potential new hires.

J. Walter Thompson is looking for an experienced Account Director, Digital, to work on an automotive account.

This position is based in the Toronto office.

Responsibilities

• Primary focus on the digital channels with the ability to interpret broader business objectives and strategies for the digital space.
• Responsible for contributing to communication strategy while overseeing the development and execution of digital, social and website related projects.
• Ongoing responsibility to understand and leverage digital technology solutions and prepare/evaluate web analytics.
• Oversee the communication with creative teams and internal resources to ensure that projects are running smoothly, on time and on budget.
• Understand the clients’ business at the highest level to be a champion and help bring forth business-building communication ideas for the client.
• Provide marketing and communications leadership to internal and client stakeholders and partners.
• Ensure the highest quality of service and set standards for outstanding work.
• Develop strong partnerships and working relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
• Supervise, train, motivate and review the performance of direct reports to ensure the highest level of performance.
• Collaboratively oversee financial management of account.
• Collaboratively develop annual account business plans.
• Attend industry seminars when opportunities arise and keeping abreast of industry activity and issues.
• Performance of other duties as required.

Qualifications and Key Attributes

• Five to seven years of agency experience.
• Minimum of two years’ experience managing and mentoring a team.
• Strong understanding of the digital landscape and its application to communications plan required.
• High level digital production experience required.
• Confident self-starter and critical thinker.
• A master at crafting a well-articulated and supported point of view.
• Experience/interest in automotive industry an asset.
• A passion for advertising.

All resumes will be reviewed.  Those selected for interviews will be contacted.

J. Walter Thompson welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.