At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead digital strategy and campaigns for top entertainment clients.
- Company: Join AKA, a global leader in entertainment marketing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on creativity and innovation.
- Why this job: Shape the future of digital marketing in the arts and culture sector.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in agency or media, strong client management skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
AKA is one of the world’s most successful entertainment marketing agencies with offices in three continents across the world. We are a full-service advertising and marketing agency for theatre, live entertainment, film, music, museums, galleries, events and attractions, working with some of the country’s leading organisations.
The Role
- To contribute at a senior level to the digital strategy for AKA and its clients.
- To direct the strategy and delivery of digital media campaigns for key accounts.
- Set and oversee best practice for digital media team and client activity.
- Lead the internal process for digital media planning, buying and reporting.
- Collaborate with counterparts across digital team in the agency, including BI, Ticketing, Digital Creative Studio and Organic Content to ensure a robust digital approach for all clients.
- Develop the quality output from the digital media team.
Essential Experience Required
- 5+ years’ agency and/or media owner experience.
- Client-facing experience leading relationships and meetings.
- Experienced in line managing team members.
- Experience running digital accounts for multiple clients at any given time.
- Experience working with creative production teams, to communicate and troubleshoot faults and updates with creative.
- Experience across Meta, Google and Display platforms.
Desired
- Demonstratable interest in arts/culture/heritage sector.
Responsibilities And Requirements
- Manage and develop members of the digital media team.
- Manage the workflow of the digital team.
- Contribute to digital strategy and delivery of pitches across the agency.
- Maintain awareness of upcoming digital trends and educate the wider team.
- Manage and maximise digital margins.
- A forward-thinking mindset when it comes to ad tech and programmatic services.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- 3 days in office unless agreement put in place at contract stage.
Other Duties as Assigned
AKA is a fluid and rapidly changing organisation. This position profile reflects the general nature and level of work assigned to the role. It does not restrict management’s right to reassign duties or responsibilities at any time based on business needs if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. AKA champions an inclusive workplace that promotes equality and justice for all, where every individual can bring their whole self to work.
Digital Director- AKA London- July 2026 employer: AKA UK
At AKA, we pride ourselves on being a leading entertainment marketing agency that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture. Our London office offers exceptional opportunities for professional growth, with a focus on collaboration and innovation in the arts and culture sector. Employees benefit from a supportive environment that encourages creativity and the sharing of ideas, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in digital marketing.
