Account / Project Director
Apply NowCompany: Imagination
Location: New York, NY 10025
Description:
Company Description
IMAGINATION (www.imagination.com)
Launched in London in 1968, Imagination is a global, independent, integrated communications company. We produce unexpected ideas that spark conversations and add value to the bottom line. Our offer includes brand insight, advertising, digital, experiential, retail, sports and investor communications. We have 19 offices around the world and a full complement of specialists in house, from brand consultants to architects, advertising specialists to interior designers, retail specialists and event producers to direct marketers and digital experts. Our clients include American Express, Aston Martin, British Airways, BT, Canon, Christies, Delphi Automotive, Ford, Goldman Sachs, Hyatt Hotels, ICBC, Jaguar Land Rover, Mazda, Patron, Prada, Samsung, Shell, The Carlyle Group, Virgin Mobile, Vodafone and Visa.
Imagination Investor Communications:
Imagination Investor Communications is the world's leading provider of specialist support services for investor roadshows, events, and associated communication programs and materials. The Investor Communications division has offices in London, New York, Hong Kong and Tokyo. Activities include digital communications, financial roadshows, investor days, AGM's, conferences, and board of directors' events. We have an unrivalled over 28-year track record helping over 700 companies connect with investors all over the world.
Job Description
Role Overview:
To be responsible for proactively and efficiently managing client projects; delivering jobs on time and on budget and providing a high quality service at all times.
Key Responsibilities:
Acting as primary contact for client and relevant advisors on each project, communicating requirements internally to the project team
Guiding project team to deliver project most effectively and efficiently: Creative, Digital, Production Manager, Logistics Manager, Travel Manager and Roadshow Desk Manager
Creating and managing overall project budget, from initial cost estimate to post-event reconciliation and invoicing
Creating and updating project schedules
Writing creative briefs and ensuring briefs are adhered to
Working with a company's in-house marketing and creative teams, and agencies, in the development of the investor focused digital communication and the overall brand experience solution for roadshow group meetings or investor events
Co-ordinating design and development of the roadshow/investor presentation
Providing clients with consultative guidance on roadshow or event issues - from logistics and audio-visual issues, to design and presentation content.
On occasion, accompanying client team throughout 2-3 week roadshow
Researching, developing and winning new business with existing and prospective clients, and banks, including proposal documents, budgets and 'pitch' presentations
Maintaining relationships with clients and investment bankers in order to develop ongoing business opportunities
Goals:
Develop strong client relationships
Keep abreast of industry news, trends and developments
Contribute to the growth of the investor communications business in the Americas
Qualifications
Experience and skills required:
In New York, Investor Communications is small team within the larger Imagination The Americas Inc. office. As such, the right candidate must have the ability to devote equal enthusiasm to complex project management and more mundane logistical and administrative tasks as needed. Financial roadshows are the ultimate high-pressure project; extreme schedules, tough deadlines, combined with the need for supreme attention to detail.
The following attributes are therefore necessary:
Significant prior experience in client services within an agency environment
Experience with leading the development of corporate communications digital content / video production projects - both pre and post production
Event management experience
Good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
Experience with high-level executives and challenging personality types
Highly motivated and able to work on projects with minimal guidance
Must be extremely organized, have an excellent eye for detail and accuracy
Initiative and enthusiasm, with an ability to 'think on your feet'
Ability to remain calm under pressure / handle stress very well
Flexibility and adaptability
Not averse to short notice travel at times for shoots and events
Be prepared to work demanding hours in the office and at times on the road
Strong math and MS Excel skills
PowerPoint competency essential
Previous knowledge / involvement in financial sector
formation will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Additional Information
IMAGINATION (www.imagination.com)
Launched in London in 1968, Imagination is a global, independent, integrated communications company. We produce unexpected ideas that spark conversations and add value to the bottom line. Our offer includes brand insight, advertising, digital, experiential, retail, sports and investor communications. We have 19 offices around the world and a full complement of specialists in house, from brand consultants to architects, advertising specialists to interior designers, retail specialists and event producers to direct marketers and digital experts. Our clients include American Express, Aston Martin, British Airways, BT, Canon, Christies, Delphi Automotive, Ford, Goldman Sachs, Hyatt Hotels, ICBC, Jaguar Land Rover, Mazda, Patron, Prada, Samsung, Shell, The Carlyle Group, Virgin Mobile, Vodafone and Visa.
Imagination Investor Communications:
Imagination Investor Communications is the world's leading provider of specialist support services for investor roadshows, events, and associated communication programs and materials. The Investor Communications division has offices in London, New York, Hong Kong and Tokyo. Activities include digital communications, financial roadshows, investor days, AGM's, conferences, and board of directors' events. We have an unrivalled over 28-year track record helping over 700 companies connect with investors all over the world.
Job Description
Role Overview:
To be responsible for proactively and efficiently managing client projects; delivering jobs on time and on budget and providing a high quality service at all times.
Key Responsibilities:
Acting as primary contact for client and relevant advisors on each project, communicating requirements internally to the project team
Guiding project team to deliver project most effectively and efficiently: Creative, Digital, Production Manager, Logistics Manager, Travel Manager and Roadshow Desk Manager
Creating and managing overall project budget, from initial cost estimate to post-event reconciliation and invoicing
Creating and updating project schedules
Writing creative briefs and ensuring briefs are adhered to
Working with a company's in-house marketing and creative teams, and agencies, in the development of the investor focused digital communication and the overall brand experience solution for roadshow group meetings or investor events
Co-ordinating design and development of the roadshow/investor presentation
Providing clients with consultative guidance on roadshow or event issues - from logistics and audio-visual issues, to design and presentation content.
On occasion, accompanying client team throughout 2-3 week roadshow
Researching, developing and winning new business with existing and prospective clients, and banks, including proposal documents, budgets and 'pitch' presentations
Maintaining relationships with clients and investment bankers in order to develop ongoing business opportunities
Goals:
Develop strong client relationships
Keep abreast of industry news, trends and developments
Contribute to the growth of the investor communications business in the Americas
Qualifications
Experience and skills required:
In New York, Investor Communications is small team within the larger Imagination The Americas Inc. office. As such, the right candidate must have the ability to devote equal enthusiasm to complex project management and more mundane logistical and administrative tasks as needed. Financial roadshows are the ultimate high-pressure project; extreme schedules, tough deadlines, combined with the need for supreme attention to detail.
The following attributes are therefore necessary:
Significant prior experience in client services within an agency environment
Experience with leading the development of corporate communications digital content / video production projects - both pre and post production
Event management experience
Good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
Experience with high-level executives and challenging personality types
Highly motivated and able to work on projects with minimal guidance
Must be extremely organized, have an excellent eye for detail and accuracy
Initiative and enthusiasm, with an ability to 'think on your feet'
Ability to remain calm under pressure / handle stress very well
Flexibility and adaptability
Not averse to short notice travel at times for shoots and events
Be prepared to work demanding hours in the office and at times on the road
Strong math and MS Excel skills
PowerPoint competency essential
Previous knowledge / involvement in financial sector
formation will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Additional Information