A content marketing agency that challenges and supports you

Reports to:

Account director – production

The role:

You will primarily support the Darley/Godolphin team on day-to-day management of various marketing projects across advertising, print, digital and video, ensuring they are running smoothly and client expectations are exceeded. You will also champion our internal processes and be responsible for making sure they are adhered to.

Desired skills and experience:

■ At least two years of client-facing marketing agency experience, working across a variety of print and digital projects.

■ A flexible, can-do attitude and the willingness to get stuck into all aspects of client work.

■ Excellent written and verbal communication.

■ Excellent organisational skills, to support the rest of the team.

■ Comfortable working within a fast-paced environment, with the ability to prioritise and juggle multiple projects.

■ Proficient in G Suite (mail, sheets, docs, slides etc.) and Microsoft Office.

■ Experience with Google Analytics is an advantage, but not essential.

Purpose of the the role:

■ Be a valuable member of CPL’s Darley/Godolphin team by providing key support to other team members in the day-to-day running of the account.

■ Contribute to CPL’s reputation for excellent customer service by providing a high-quality, responsive and agile service to internal and external clients.

■ Help CPL achieve its overall mission: “We create inspiring content that brings people together around our clients’ brands and organisations.”

Key objectives and responsibilities:

■ Support the Darley/Godolphin team on a daily basis and liaise with other CPL internal teams and print/production suppliers to deliver against client briefs.

■ Prepare project timelines and budgets and ensure they are adhered to.

■ Coordinate, resource and schedule work through design, editorial, and video teams as required.

■ Take ownership of internal processes and ensure they are followed.

○ This includes, but is not limited to:

■    Our picture licensing process

■    Raising POs and invoicing completed jobs

■    Assisting in the day-to-day management of the client picture library and associated documentation

■    Updating project trackers

■    Regular reporting using our project management software (Synergist) and other sources of information

■ Attend meetings and events as required, take notes and circulate action points.

■ Research new ideas and technologies to offer fresh, creative thinking for client proposals.

■ Build and maintain relationships with existing and new clients.

How you will benefit:

■ Competitive salary

■ 28 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays

■ Pension

■ Subsidised parking

■ Relaxed, friendly office: Friday drinks, fresh fruit, regular social events and annual Christmas party

We are looking for a junior designer with production experience. You’ll be part of a growing team, working with senior members across a wide range of projects.

Who we are

We are an award-winning and well-established content marketing agency, based in Cambridge. If successful, you'll join our Darley/Godolphin team in providing a full service to one of the world's biggest horseracing and breeding operations.

The role

To provide artwork and design support to the Darley/Godolphin team, primarily focusing on our advertising output but not restricted to this.

Required skills and experience

■ Ability to work comfortably in a Mac-based environment using Adobe CS, particularly InDesign and Animate.

■ Artwork layout and production experience.

■ Attention to detail, taking pride and satisfaction in a job well done.

■ Good written and oral communication skills.

■ Good organisational skills that support the rest of the team.

■ The ability to see projects through, often against tight deadlines.

Desired skills and experience

■ Experience of an agency environment or similar.

■ A sound knowledge of the English language (spelling and punctuation) would be an advantage.

This role features regular client liaison so you must be comfortable with client contact and, due to the nature of the horseracing industry, available to work regular weekends on a rota basis.

This is a full-time role.

Job purpose

■ Be a valuable member of CPL’s Darley/Godolphin team.

■ Contribute to CPL’s reputation for excellent customer service by providing a high-quality, responsive and agile service to internal and external clients.

■ Help CPL achieve its overall mission: “We create inspiring content that brings people together around our clients’ brands and organisations.”

Key objectives

■ Produce and finesse Darley’s stallion adverts on time and to the highest standard, according to the advertising planner.

■ Keep the advertising planner and supporting documents updated.

■ Provide design and artwork support on the Darley/Godolphin account.

■ Manage projects and liaise with CPL’s team responsible for print and mail to ensure finished products are delivered on time.

■ Ensure that internal processes are followed, including regular archiving and general housekeeping.

■ Liaise with your line manager to ensure that in your six- and 12-month reviews you measure your performance against both the above and other specific SMART objectives.

Specific tasks and responsibilities

Specific brands supported by this role are:

■ Darley

■ Godolphin

How you will benefit

■ Competitive salary

■ 28 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays

■ Pension

■ Subsidised parking

■ Relaxed, friendly office: fruit; Friday drinks

■ Regular social events and annual Christmas party

We are always looking for talented freelance designers for both short-term and long-term projects, to work as part of our creative team. 

You will be working on a wide range of print and digital projects, from magazines, marketing campaign materials and infographics, to animation design and video idents. The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines is crucial, as is extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite applications and at least two years’ agency experience.

If this sounds like you, then please get in contact. Apply to kevin.reed@cpl.co.uk with a portfolio and your hourly/daily rate.