AV Manager

London, England, gb

About Us

UM is a media agency designed to Futureproof our clients’ businesses for the now and the next. We leverage the transformational power of rich business analytics and real-time intelligence to maximize growth and activate the full consumer journey across content and connections – all rooted in culture.

We believe in purposeful growth, and our Better World Media philosophy puts diversity, equity and sustainability at the heart of our business operations. We are committed to investing in diverse and responsible media partners, in order to drive more meaningful and authentic messaging for our clients.

As the leading global media network in IPG Mediabrands, UM operates in over 100 countries, with more than 3,000 people innovating on a roster of global clients. Here in the UK we are proud to work with some of the world’s most exciting brands, including Accenture, American Express, Just Eat Takeaway, Johnson & Johnson, Mattel, MoneySuperMarket and Spotify.

London is also the home of our UM EMEA Headquarters, providing the full spectrum of integrated media and marketing services to global clients across the region. Our in-house tools and technology capabilities, driven by a truly multi-national, talented and passionate team of people, makes us perfectly placed to create tailored, regional solutions for a diverse range of clients. As a regional hub, we act as a catalyst to integrate and connect – fuelling central strategies with both local insights and regional expertise. We have specialists across brand strategy, research & insight, data-driven analytics, 360 digital media planning and content creation, and we bring all of these disciplines together to provide frameworks that optimise our clients’ advertising investment in each market.

Role Description

An exciting opportunity to play a leading client leadership role on the newly won Money Supermarket account. As AV Manager you will work closely with the Investment Director and Head of AV Planning to deliver critical business whilst having autonomy to manage other accounts within the team. You will play a crucial role in the digital transformation of the Investment team whilst also ensuring outstanding day to day delivery across all the accounts you work on. You will have excellent people skills, be confident in managing a piece of business and will look to nurture and develop talent within your remit.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure regular interaction with planning teams and an understanding of the communication objectives for client portfolio
  • Support the Investment Director in implementing the right process and procedures for effective day to day management of all activity
  • Responsibility for planning programmatic AV + audio and liaising with ad tech specialists Matterkind to ensure successful implementation
  • Accountability: on-going tracking of value and quality deliveries and attendance at reviews
  • Alongside the planning team ‘Sell in’ annual plans / large briefs across all video and visual channels to senior clients
  • Develop innovative solutions with media owners and sell-in clients
  • Challenge strategy and ideas to ensure they are remarkable and inspirational for our clients
  • Share knowledge and understanding across the team and wider agency
  • Ensures that AV Executives continue to deliver to the highest standards and are learning from your example
  • Understand the billing and revenue on your clients business and proactively update trackers
  • Identify opportunities and build strategic recommendation alongside partnerships and planning to grow revenue within your group
  • Educate clients to expand use of programmatic AV + audio media
  • Support UM with new business opportunities and ad hoc pitch requests
  • Attend external events to develop media owner relationships, to ensure the UM gains further momentum within the industry
  • Work with your team leadership to identify opportunities to provide thought-leadership and build content for external and internal PR
  • Collaborate and build close working relationships with third parties and Media Owners to bring innovation and new solutions into the agency to deliver a better UM product

    • Desired Skills & Experience

  • You have a deep understanding of the media landscape in the UK, including digital
  • You have strong AV + audio planning skills and possess a current knowledge of industry trends
  • You have previous experience, and are comfortable working directly with clients and in leading meetings and presenting to stakeholders
  • You have experience in coaching junior team members and enabling the development of those around you
  • You are experienced and well versed in all video and audio media and able to clearly articulate how communications are able to deliver a positive impact on our client’s business
  • You are a dedicated and motivated individual, who helps create and maintain a powerful team dynamic

    • Employee Transparency

    At Mediabrands and Kinesso, we celebrate difference and believe this makes us stronger. Mediabrands and Kinesso are equal opportunity employers and committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess at if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application.

    The Perks

    We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued – and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits:

  • Flexi–leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year
  • Free breakfast and free lunch
  • Early finish Fridays
  • Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times) 
  • Retail discounts
  • Electric vehicle salary sacrifices car scheme
  • Wellbeing programme, including Headspace & flu jabs
  • Interest free season ticket loan
  • Paid time off for Volunteering
  • Group Income Protection
  • Life Assurance
  • Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level)
  • Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6%
  • Generous Parental Leave & Pay 
  • Independent mortgage advice
  • Financial education
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Free eye tests
  • Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!

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