Initiative’s agency scope for Nike in EMEA includes the planning, execution and implementation of multiple campaigns, their associated timelines and deliverables in line with our planning process.
The Campaign Production Manager is a key role in campaign success, from receipt of a brief to ensuring timelines and SLAs are met and finally ensuring assets get to the right place at the right time, to delivering campaign launches exactly as planned. The Campaign Manager will support, and project manage Nike full funnel campaigns, including manage and coordinate end to end production process across media channels
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Campaign Management
- Oversee and manage the campaign planning process, ensuring accurate adoption and execution by all stakeholders including clients, creative agencies and Initiative. Act as the steward of the Initiative x Nike planning process, ensuring all teams adhere to established guidelines.
- Manage planning timelines from brief through to activation including setting up workback schedules, creating campaign specific Teams/Slack channels, scheduling internal check in sessions, sharing relevant templates and managing internal and external dates/deadlines throughout.
- Support internal teams by attending weekly client status calls and lead on highlighting key dates associated with ongoing tasks and projects.
- Advocate for the use of internal operational tools and actively support the implementation of automation projects to enhance team efficiency and campaign success.
Campaign Production
- Lead the production process by aggregating content from cross-functional teams into production documents and templates, lead production calls and manage the production process end-to-end.
- Serve as the primary contact for creative and production agencies, ensuring alignment across all parties.
- Work closely with SBUs and Geo/Territory teams to collect creative specs and deliver assets. Have thorough knowledge of media creative spec requirements and support creative refreshers in campaign.
- Maintain a strong understanding of media creative requirements and support in creative refreshment phases.
- Initiate and support automation implementation projects to set the teams for success.
Finance Process Management
- Manage the monthly financial reconciliation process by ensuring that all teams complete final spend actualizations and update relevant systems and documents. Lead monthly reconciliation calls with support from the Client Partners.
- Develop and implement process improvements that support teams in trouble shooting and overcoming challenges. Champion the use of internal operations related tools.
DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- 3-4 years' experience in a media environment with proficient working knowledge of digital media
- Strong ability to think systemically about processes and workflows. Strong communication skills, including the ability to articulate operational or account challenges both laterally to peers as well as upward to senior management
- Working knowledge of Smartsheet, Assana, AirTable, or a similar project management or issue tracker tool
- Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills. Strong time-management and organizational skills. Highly structured.
- Required PC proficiency and solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
As part of the House of Challengers, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits, such as:
- 27 days off per year, including 26 vacation days and 1 “Celebrate You” day (based on a 40-hour workweek)
- Hybrid and flexible working options to support a healthy work-life balance—and even work from abroad for up to 14 days per year
- Comprehensive growth support, smooth onboarding with a 100-day plan and personal buddy, plus ongoing development through a strong Learning & Development team
- An inspiring environment where you’ll work with leading A-brands, collaborate with experienced international colleagues, and have the freedom and trust to take initiative and shape your role
- Healthy catering in the office, free lunch twice a week, plus a variety of healthy snacks always available
- Referral Bonus – bring someone you know to MediaBrands and enjoy a generous referral reward in return.
- A variety of group sports activities, from marathons and cycling events to walking races and internal company tournaments.
- Fun social events, including a Summer and End of Year party, pub quizzes, team outings, and themed events like Diversity Day celebration and Partners Festival
- Lease bicycle plan and travel reimbursement to support your commute and sustainable mobility
- Pension scheme
About Mediabrands
IPG Mediabrands, a global media group within the Interpublic Group, employs over 13,000 marketing experts in 130+ countries to strategically use media and content for marketing success. In the Netherlands, IPG Mediabrands includes agencies like UM, Initiative, KINESSO, and YUNE, with 420+ employees serving major brands from offices in Amsterdam and Groningen. The company values diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity, fostering a culture where everyone feels valued. Their DNA centers on “CHALLENGE” embracing innovation and pushing boundaries and “TOGETHER,” emphasizing collaboration and collective strength as the “House of Challengers.
