Demo

Director, Brand Content

Dentsu, Inc.
Detroit, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/18/2025

Job Description :

Location : Detroit, MI (Hybrid)

Overview : The Carat Content Director will lead the content specialty for General Motors, reporting to the SVP of Content. You will encompass content strategy, development, client oversight, and staff management. You will foster a positive working environment, collaborate across teams, and develop integrated content ideas from conception to execution. Building relationships with clients and media partners is important, as is active participation in the media community.

Main Responsibilities :

  • Service Line Delivery :

You will ensure collaboration across all agency departments.

  • You will foster teamwork and develop relationships with senior partners.
  • You will coordinate with external client agency teams (media partners, creative, PR) on shared deliverables.
  • Client Service :
  • You will build relationships with mid-level and senior clients.

  • You will be a client partner and define team structure / resources.
  • You will attract top talent and build a team.
  • Communication :
  • You will be the clear client lead for all content efforts with our teams and creative agencies.

  • Coaching and People Management :
  • You will promote inclusion within the content team and ensure a healthy team culture.

  • You will lead team career development, provide feedback, and approve goals.
  • Culture :
  • You will be a role model and ensure team behavior aligns with agency and client values.

  • Participate in optional culture / diversity training and programs.
  • Media-Led Content Specialty :
  • You will lead daily business on all media-led content elements.

  • You will approve media-led content work before client submission.
  • You will lead content RFP processes and provide oversight for internal meetings.
  • You will ensure content aligns with brand goals and foster creativity in plans.
  • You will educate teams on content specialty and capabilities.
  • Organization & Prioritization :
  • You will escalate issues to Carat leadership and ensure client needs are met.

  • Track projects and assist with prioritization.
  • Storytelling :
  • You will write concise recommendations and ensure strategic work aligns with brand brief and strategy.

  • Analytics :
  • You will collaborate with the analytics team to support plans and storytelling.

  • Client Budgets :
  • You will escalate budget issues to SVP and recommend solutions.

  • You will manage negotiation of non-media fees and track investment details.
  • You will oversee supplier invoices and compliance with client financial processes.
  • Delegation :
  • You will manage team workload and monitor work distribution.

  • You will escalate bandwidth issues to VP.
  • Innovation :
  • You will prioritize innovation in the planning process using insights to guide ideas.

  • Experience :
  • You will contribute to internal expertise through knowledge sharing and case study development.

  • You will create external expertise content and participate in public opportunities with approvals.
  • Business Development :
  • You will support new business pitches with time, expertise, and content skills.

  • Commercial Skills :
  • You will understand client scope and consult with SVP.

  • You will maintain detailed project records and present client-facing materials.
  • You will identify opportunities to grow scope organically.
  • Contract Management :
  • You will develop staff plans and SOW, understanding team structure and requirements.

  • You will manage SOW, staff plans, and discipline use.
  • Dentsu Services Skills :
  • You will familiarize with service line offerings and establish relationships for potential growth.

    Required Qualifications and Skills :

  • 8 years of experience in content, influencer marketing, experiential marketing, or advertising.
  • Experience managing a team and encouraging staff.
  • Project management skills.
  • Experience working with multiple brands, teams, or clients simultaneously.
  • Proficiency in content strategy and development.
  • Build relationships with clients, agencies, and media partners.
  • Understanding of media plans, landscape, and partner capabilities.
  • Flexibility to work irregular hours and travel.
  • The anticipated salary range for this position is $94,000 - $152,375 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other factors permitted by law. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, or other benefits also are available. For more information about dentsu benefits, please visit dentsubenefitsplus.com

    LI-Hybrid #LI-BB1

    Location : Detroit

    Brand : Carat

    Time Type : Full time

    Contract Type : Permanent

    Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color, national origin, sex , sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

    Dentsu is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with us, please send an e-mail to ApplicantA[redacted] by clicking on the link to let us know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information. We are here to support you.

    Salary : $94,000 - $152,375

    If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a Director, Brand Content?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Director, Brand Content career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $213,885 - $278,953
    Income Estimation: 
    $244,223 - $377,312
    Income Estimation: 
    $264,396 - $352,394
    Income Estimation: 
    $55,835 - $70,896
    Income Estimation: 
    $69,949 - $89,401
    Income Estimation: 
    $69,949 - $89,401
    Income Estimation: 
    $87,760 - $112,265
    Income Estimation: 
    $114,231 - $148,398
    Income Estimation: 
    $147,516 - $202,279
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at Dentsu, Inc.

    Dentsu, Inc.
    Hired Organization Address New York, NY Full Time
    Job Description: The SVP, Productivity Management Lead will be working within Amplifi, which is the Media Investment arm...
    Dentsu, Inc.
    Hired Organization Address New York, NY Full Time
    Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (inc...
    Dentsu, Inc.
    Hired Organization Address Ontario, CA Full Time
    Job Description: Position overview: In the role of Business Development Coordinator, you will be responsible for optimiz...
    Dentsu, Inc.
    Hired Organization Address New York, NY Full Time
    Job Description : Associate Directors are responsible for managing a team of digital and programmatic practitioners brin...

    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Director, Brand Content jobs in the Detroit, MI area that may be a better fit.

    Director, Brand Content

    Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd., Detroit, MI

    Senior Platform Engineer

    Content Square, Detroit, MI

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!