Position: Senior Communication Strategist

Department: Strategy

Reports to: Comms Strategy Director

Location: Seoul

General Position Summary

Wieden+Kennedy believes that each team member makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities outlined in a job description. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the employee or the organisation to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each team member will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavours and to pursue individual career growth. 

W+K Seoul is hiring a Senior Communications Strategist to be a part of building some of the most exciting brands in the world, through meaningful communications, experiences and creativity. You’ll be part of an international and culturally-diverse team, where together we aim to create the best work of our lives. This role will be based in our recently opened Seoul Office, but is an integral part of the strategy team across Tokyo and Seoul.

Role Summary

The Senior Communications is an integral part of the strategy team across both the Tokyo and Seoul office, as they are the owner of critical communications planning outputs such as engagement/connections frameworks, campaign ecosystems, consumer journeys and annual comms plans, not just across paid media integrated across paid, owned and earned channels.    

The Senior Communications Strategist provides leadership, guidance and support within the realm of superior channel thinking, with the aim of making creative ideas all the more effective for the brands we work on. 

Role Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and support junior team members to make their work stronger, setting the bar for creative excellence. 
• Own key communications strategy deliverables: audience journeys, campaign ecosystems, engagement frameworks, moments strategies and tactical briefs.
• Utilize rigorous research, data +analytics tools to help plan effective communications strategies and also report on their ongoing success. 
• Closely collaborate with internal W+K teams (creative, brand management etc), helping the teams build the work for more effective outcomes. 
• Own external relationships and be the key day-to-day contact for not only our clients, but other IAT partners such as media and PR agencies.
• Provide the agency with up to minute insight on key channel trends and opportunities. 

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Strategy, Media, Advertising, Journalism or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategy or communications strategy or similar experience.
• A proven record in making ideas more impactful through media and PR thinking.
• Exceptional writing and verbal communications in English skills required (Korean or Japanese language proficiency is a wonderful plus). 
• Ability to confidently sell inspiring communications ideas to clients and work on multiple concurrent projects with minimal oversight.
• Experience in having direct reports.  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in or with a creative agency and creative teams.
• Experience in working within the Asia Pacific market or across global brands and global campaigns.

Closing Statements

• Wieden+Kennedy is looking for people that relish freedom, diversity and growth. If that sounds like you, we would love for you to apply even if you don’t check every box of the qualifications. Wieden+Kennedy believes that each team member makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities outlined in a job description. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the employee or the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each team member will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors and to pursue individual career growth.

직위: Senior Communication Strategist

부서: Strategy

보고대상: Comms Strategy Director

근무지: Seoul

포지션 요약

와이든+케네디는 팀원 개개인이 회사의 성공에 중요한 기여를 한다고 믿습니다. 이러한 기여는 직무 설명서에 명시된 주어진 책임에 의해 제한되어서는 안 됩니다. 따라서 본 직무기술서는 주요 업무, 자격 요건, 직무 범위를 개괄적으로 설명하기 위한 것이지 직원이나 조직을 명시된 업무로만 제한하지 않습니다. 우리는 각 팀원이 언제 어디서나 필요한 서비스를 제공하여 우리의 성공을 보장하고 본인의 성장을 추구할 것으로 기대합니다. 

W+K 서울은 의미 있는 커뮤니케이션, 경험, 창의성을 통해 세계에서 가장 흥미로운 브랜드를 구축하는 데 함께할 시니어 커뮤니케이션 전략가를 채용합니다. 국제적이고 문화적으로 다양한 팀원들과 함께 최고의 작품을 만들어내는 것을 목표로 함께 일하게 될 것입니다. 최근 오픈한 서울 사무소에서 근무하게 되지만, 도쿄와 서울을 아우르는 전략 팀의 핵심적인 역할을 담당하게 됩니다.

직무 소개

시니어 커뮤니케이션 전략가는 유료, 소유 및 획득 채널에 통합된 유료 미디어뿐만 아니라 참여/연결 프레임워크, 캠페인 생태계, 소비자 여정 및 연간 커뮤니케이션 계획과 같은 중요한 커뮤니케이션 계획 결과물의 소유자이기 때문에 도쿄와 서울 지사 전략팀의 핵심적인 역할을 담당합니다.    

선임 커뮤니케이션 전략가는 크리에이티브 아이디어가 브랜드에 더욱 효과적으로 작용할 수 있도록 우수한 채널 사고의 영역 내에서 리더십, 지침 및 지원을 제공합니다. 

주요 업무

주니어 팀원들을 이끌고, 멘토링하고, 지원하여 그들의 업무 역량을 강화하여 크리에이티브 우수성을 위한 기준을 설정합니다. 

고객 여정, 캠페인 에코시스템, 참여 프레임워크, 모멘트 전략, 전술 브리핑 등 주요 커뮤니케이션 전략 결과물을 직접 작성합니다.

엄격한 리서치, 데이터 + 분석 도구를 활용하여 효과적인 커뮤니케이션 전략을 계획하고 지속적인 성공에 대해 보고합니다. 

내부 W+K 팀(크리에이티브, 브랜드 관리 등)과 긴밀히 협업하여 팀이 보다 효과적인 결과를 도출할 수 있도록 지원합니다. 

외부 관계를 관리하고 고객뿐만 아니라 미디어 및 PR 에이전시와 같은 다른 IAT 파트너의 일상적인 주요 연락 담당자가 됩니다.

주요 채널 트렌드와 기회에 대한 최신 인사이트를 에이전시에 제공합니다. 

자격 요건

기본 자격 요건

비즈니스, 전략, 미디어, 광고, 저널리즘 또는 관련 분야의 학사 학위 이상.

전략 또는 커뮤니케이션 전략 또는 이와 유사한 분야에서 최소 5년 이상의 경력.

미디어 및 PR 사고를 통해 아이디어를 더욱 영향력 있게 만들어본 경험.

탁월한 영어 작문 및 구두 커뮤니케이션 능력 필수 (한국어 또는 일본어 능력은 큰 장점). 

영감을 주는 커뮤니케이션 아이디어를 고객에게 자신 있게 제안하고 최소한의 감독 하에 여러 프로젝트를 동시에 진행할 수 있는 능력.

직접 프레젠테이션 및 보고를 할 수 있는 능력.

선호 자격 요건

크리에이티브 에이전시 및 크리에이티브 팀에서 일하거나 함께 일한 경험.

아시아 태평양 시장 또는 글로벌 브랜드 및 글로벌 캠페인에서 일한 경험.

참고

와이든+케네디는 자유와 다양성, 성장을 즐길 줄 아는 인재를 찾고 있습니다. 자격 요건을 모두 충족하지 못하더라도 지원해주셨으면 좋겠습니다. 와이든+케네디는 팀원 한 명 한 명이 회사의 성공에 중요한 기여를 한다고 믿습니다. 이러한 기여는 직무 설명에 명시된 책임에 의해 제한되어서는 안 됩니다. 따라서 본 직무기술서는 주요 업무, 자격 요건, 직무 범위를 개괄적으로 설명하기 위한 것이지 직원이나 조직을 명시된 업무로만 제한하지 않습니다. 우리는 각 팀원이 언제 어디서나 필요한 서비스를 제공하여 우리의 노력의 성공을 보장하고 개인의 경력 성장을 추구할 것으로 기대합니다.

General Position Summary

Wieden+Kennedy believes that each team member makes a significant contribution to our success.  That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities outlined in a job description.  Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the employee or the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each team member will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors and to pursue individual career growth.

Wieden + Kennedy is an international independent, creatively led advertising agency that exists to create strong and provocative relationships between good companies and their consumers. The key strength of the agency is brand building – finding the cultural truths about, or intersections between product, consumer and business.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized individual to join our team as an Accounts Payable. As an integral part of our finance team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and expense reports. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a solid understanding of accounting principles.

Accounts Payable will report directly to the Finance Manager.

Key Responsibilities

●      Invoice Processing: Review and enter vendor invoices with proper authorization and coding.

●      Payment Processing: Process payments to vendors, consultants, and contractors.

●      Expense Processing: Review and process employee expense reports with proper documentation.

●      Vendor Management: Maintain positive relationships with vendors and address inquiries.

●      Reconciliation: Conduct regular account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.

●      Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of financial reports related to accounts payable.

●      Fixed Asset Management: Support the maintenance of the fixed asset register, recording asset acquisitions, disposals accurately.

●      Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for improving accounts payable processes.

●      Compliance: Ensure compliance with policies, accounting principles, and regulations.

●      System training: Lead expense, vendor purchase order and other relevant training for staff.

 Requirements:

●      2-5 years related work experience, preferably in the advertising/marketing sector

●      Strong verbal and written Japanese and English communication skills and ability to convey your pov confidently to all levels

●      Proven experience in finance or accounting roles, preferably in an advertising agency or similar industry.

●      Strong knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

●      Proficiency in accounting software and financial systems.

●      Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage complex financial data.

●      Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

●      Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.

●      Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines consistently.

●      Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and relevant software applications.

What will make you successful in this role:

●      COMMUNICATION – Communicate in an engaging manner. Figure out your style to land your point brilliantly. Whatever and however you’re communicating, make sure you are clear. Respond to feedback thoughtfully and seek clarity where necessary.

●      DECISIVENESS – Be confident to make decisions alone, taking guidance from seniors on bigger issues. Learn how to become more expert in your role through understanding why decisions are made.

●      EMPATH – Listen carefully to what someone is trying to tell you, to understand what they are saying and why they might be saying it. Understand how your opinion fits into a wider team context.

●      ENTREPRENEURSHIP – Be innovative and think outside of your role, get involved in initiatives that will develop both you and the agency.

●      LEADERSHIP – Make sure you know what you need to do, why you need to do it and by when. Be committed, responsible and always deliver. Give praise where praise is due to drive positivity on the team.

●      RESILIENCE  – Maintain a positive outlook and avoid unproductive confrontation. Learn from past mistakes and use those learnings in your work.

●      SELF-AWARENESS – Be aware of what you’re great at and take pride and responsibility for your performance at work. Be responsive to constructive feedback.

●      SUPPORTIVENESS – Support more junior members of the agency and make sure they feel supported. Train and coach them to be the best they can be in their role, and make sure they feel confident at all times.