Job Description

Company Description

Leo Burnett is part of Publicis Communications, a collective of the most passionate, purposeful, and progressive creative agencies in Singapore and Asia. At Leo Burnett Singapore, we believe that our Humankind philosophy allows our creativity to transform human behavior.

We believe in effecting positive change through creativity, always.

And while we seek out the most brilliant minds to help us on our quest, we\'re also passionate about nurturing the best talent from within. Which is why when you join us, your journey can be one of continuous evolution.

We\'re a community of experts that hail from every discipline.

We\'re activists who embrace challenges with agility and dynamism.

We\'re idealists who thrive on inspiration.

We\'re romantics who believe that an idea can change the world, but also that the idea can come from anyone and anywhere.

We\'re all that, but we don\'t stop at that.

Because we\'re committed to becoming better versions of ourselves, every. single. day.



We are looking for a dynamic Senior Planner to join our growing Leo Burnett team. You will lead the work on some of the most popular consumer brands in the world, impacting the daily lives of nearly 2 billion people in the fastest growing region in the world. You will work for clients who not only care about success in the marketplace but are passionate about the role of brands in helping bring about social change.

Expectations of a Senior Planner:

Researching and gathering date to develop well-informed strategic plans for clients

Examining clients\' businesses to get to know their brands and understand their objectives

Producing cohesive and intelligent plans to bring success to campaigns

Generating original ideas with other members of the team

Presenting findings to senior staff members and clients

Identifying potential problems and devising ways to rectify them

Helping shape research, analysing research results, supporting workshops and carrying out research interviews

Liaising with senior members of staff to receive feedback and create improvements to strategies

Maintains a sense of discretion and professionalism, representing the Groupe

Guide and mentor junior planners within the team

Qualifications

Preferred 5-8 years account experience in a highly creative advertising agency preferred

The ability to make complex subjects understandable

Be creative and able to think around problems

Have a good memory for facts and figures

Strong grasp of social media space and online media jargon and technology

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment

Ability to effectively and appropriately interact with co-workers at a variety of levels, across many disciplines

Effective negotiation and problem-solving skills required

Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of employees

After hours work and overnight traveling to shoots and post sessions required

They must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills

Naturally well organised and unfazed when working towards deadlines.

Publicis Groupe