Digital Director

Overview

Join a leading media agency with a fresh approach to digital strategy as a Digital Director overseeing a prominent financial services client. You will spearhead the entire digital spectrum, from brand development to acquisition strategies, partnering directly with a commercially savvy client eager to embrace innovative digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive digital strategies that integrate brand awareness with performance marketing goals.
• Engage as a strategic client partner to solve broad business challenges beyond media campaign execution.
• Champion innovation across digital channels, leveraging platforms and data for enhanced marketing outcomes.
• Take charge of the digital aspects in integrated campaign responses and seek new growth avenues.
• Mentor and manage a skilled team of Digital Managers to maximize performance and team development.
• Oversee planning, execution, and evaluation of digital campaigns to ensure excellence.
• Identify and persuade clients to invest in progressive digital strategies that drive growth.

Candidate Profile

• Experience operating at a senior digital leadership level with client-facing interaction.
• Proven expertise in both brand-centric and performance-driven digital marketing environments.
• Strong commercial insight with a track record of expanding client accounts.
• In-depth knowledge of digital platforms, data analytics, and measurement frameworks.
• Natural leadership skills with the ability to cultivate high-performing teams.
• A proactive mindset that challenges conventional thinking and drives beyond the brief.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Work on a significant financial services client with substantial investment resources.
• Balanced focus combining brand storytelling and performance results.
• Leadership autonomy in shaping the digital agenda from the ground up.
• Opportunity to innovate rather than optimize existing processes.

About MBM

MBM is a leading New Zealand media agency known for disrupting traditional methods and delivering impactful media, digital, and technology solutions to top-tier brands. Our culture promotes collaboration, curiosity, and agility empowering our team to achieve excellence.

Additional Information

• Part of the globally progressive Publicis Groupe, offering access to comprehensive wellbeing programs covering physical, mental, and financial health.
• A dynamic and supportive office culture with flexible working arrangements that encourage individual working styles.
• Access to global AI-driven career and collaboration tools within the Publicis network.
• Robust learning and development opportunities with thousands of programs available online.
• Open feedback culture supporting career growth and personal development.
• Dedicated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives including programs supporting women, equality, disability inclusion, and indigenous reconciliation.
• Work Your World program enabling work-from-anywhere flexibility for up to six weeks annually.
• Supportive workplace policies for employees with serious health conditions and comprehensive inclusive leave options catering to various life stages and needs.
• Available mental health support services through digital platforms for holistic wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds who share our commitment to inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity. Applicants requiring assistance during the recruitment process can request reasonable accommodations confidentially.