Channel 4 - Creative Lead (12mth FTC)

Creative Director is needed in Manchester, United Kingdom.

Client: Channel 4

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Contract: Full-time, Full-time

Job Description

Job Title: Creative Lead, Nations and Regions

Reports to: Senior Client Lead

Department: Agency Sales

Location: Manchester

Job Purpose: The Creative Lead will report hard-line to the Senior Content and Creative Lead in the Nations & Regions and have a dotted line to the Creative Leader in London. This role entails collaborating with the Creative Hub team to deliver creative excellence for agencies and clients. The Creative Lead will handle daily briefs and work on proactive initiatives for Channel 4, while ensuring alignment in work and values across programming, marketing, and commercial sectors. The position is essential for supporting the Nations and Regions team and involves collaboration with the London-based Creative team on selected projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver creative excellence and craft through idea development, with a focus on art direction for campaigns.
• Present and steward ideas with clients and through production.
• Set the Creative Hub’s creative agenda and define our market position as a media owner for strategic and creative excellence.
• Collaborate with the client team to identify proactive opportunities for developing partnerships.
• Establish relationships with media agencies and clients to build trust and collaborative work.
• Maintain expert knowledge of Channel 4’s platforms to inspire creative thinking.
• Protect and enhance the Channel 4 brand.
• Work with leadership to shift the internal creative culture and re-engage the industry.
• Inspire agencies and clients in the Nations and Regions to increase the quality and quantity of creative projects.

Requirements

Essential Skills and Experience

• 4+ years of experience as a Creative in the advertising industry.
• Strong art-direction skills and proficiency with Adobe packages.
• Proven track record of developing and delivering creative ideas for brands.
• Experience in presenting to clients.
• Willingness to travel to different Channel 4 offices and client locations.
• Experience in producing award-winning campaigns.
• Portfolio showcasing successful creative campaigns across various platforms.
• Ability to oversee multiple work streams and manage simultaneous projects.
• Passion for creativity and industry thought leadership.

Desired

• Experience working with media agencies on creative-led campaigns.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to create presentations in PowerPoint.
• Understanding of TV regulations and restrictions.

Autonomy/Judgement/Decision Making

The role requires collaboration with various teams to ensure briefs meet customer expectations.

Complexity/Problem Solving

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and tasks efficiently are essential.

Salary

Basic salary starting from £63,875.00 per annum, dependent on experience.

Application Process

Please complete the additional application questions by uploading a Word or PDF attachment. This will assist in understanding your fit for the role.

Benefits

• Private medical insurance with no excess.
• Free virtual GP access.
• Free annual female health hormone test.
• Free Tastecard membership.
• Quarterly financial guidance sessions.
• Volunteering membership through OnHand.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Pension plan.
• Life assurance and income protection.
• Options to buy or sell holidays.

Equal Opportunities

Channel 4 is committed to creating change through entertainment and encourages applications from diverse candidates. We do not discriminate based on various personal attributes.

Disability Confident Scheme

We offer interviews to candidates with neurodiverse conditions or disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role. More details can be found on the Disability Confident Campaign website.

Care Leaver Friendly Employer

Channel 4 supports care leavers by committing to offer interviews to suitable candidates who identify as care experienced.

Workplace Adjustments

We are committed to providing support to disabled applicants during recruitment and employment. Please contact us if adjustments or support are needed.