ABOUT US_
At Talon, our purpose is to be the independent agency of choice providing a pioneering global platform for brands to connect with audiences in the outside world. We want to reimagine the industry to deliver greater value for our clients whilst inspiring people and caring for our planet. We’re passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry – changing perceptions of it as a legacy medium to one that is highly effective, creative, sustainable, and measurable for our clients.
In our first 10 years, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology-led OOH solutions and a full-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 300 people located in key cities across the globe. In that time, we have been awarded for our approach to our people, our clients and our industry and want to continue and expand upon these successes.
THE ROLE_
The role of the Planning Exec is to support a busy team, working closely with the Planning & client managers across a portfolio of accounts to assist with the planning & buying of OOH campaigns. As an Planning Exec you will have responsibility for the general campaign admin across the wider team working alongside the Hub. The Planning Exec will be a highly driven individual who will be able to identify proactive opportunities to pitch OOH to our clients and agencies. They are reliable with high attention to detail when given tasks to complete.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR_
- Previous media planning and/or office/admin experience
- Experience with dealing with clients and suppliers
- Microsoft office skills.
- Ability to influence others internally and externally
- Proactive and organised
- Ability to multi-task
- Good attention to detail
- Enthusiastic, with a willingness to learn
OUR TEAM_
The PHD team at Talon work with one of our biggest agency partners – PHD – across a portfolio of some of the most well know UK brands that offer a wide breadth of strategies such as: Sainsburys, Diageo, VW Group, HSBC, Oatly, Red Bull & Virgin Atlantic to name a few. We pride ourselves on offering planning & buying expertise, precision, and measurement based outcomes for all our clients. We are focused on meeting specific objectives through strategic thinking, sophisticated planning, and data driven results. Building strong client relations and delivering first class servicing is at the heart of what we do whilst contributing to the the growth of their business.
A DAY IN THE LIFE_
As a Planning Executive you will offer a support role to Planning and Client Managers and Directors. Building a foundation of brilliant basics that can be built on to challenge and develop your career. You will be responsible for the general admin in the team, working alongside our Campaign Operations team. The Planning Exec will be a highly driven individual who will be able to identify proactive opportunities to pitch OOH to our clients and agencies. They are reliable with high attention to detail when given tasks to complete. An advantage is to be competent in using Excel & PowerPoint, as these are used daily.
WHY US_
Talon has a great sense of community. The team encourages progression and provides lots of tools/training that will help you enable this progression.
OUR VALUES AND HOW WE WORK TOGETHER_
WE ARE BOLD_
As industry provocateurs and pioneers, we respectfully challenge the status quo, take pride in our people, big ideas and partnerships.
- We embrace change
- We challenge respectfully
- We lead the way
WE ARE HUMAN_
We are a diverse collective of changemakers who value respect, fairness, and integrity and expect the same in return.
- We value collaboration and togetherness
- We are empathetic
- We embrace individuality
WE ARE SMART_
Our trailblazing spirit and learning centric culture ensures our knowledge provides maximum value to each other and our clients.
- We grow and learn
- We are trusted
- We are mission possible
Talon is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ and develop a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and brands that we represent.