Assistant, Content & Creative

MKTG Sports & Entertainment are looking for an ambitious and driven Assistant, Content & Creative to join our growing team. This role sits at the heart of how we bring sponsorships and partnerships to life — supporting the creation of bold, engaging content and integrated communications across sport and entertainment. You will play a key supporting role across content creation, creative development, client servicing and project delivery, working closely with designers, strategists and account teams. This is a diverse role and ideal for someone at the start of their career who wants hands-on experience across content, creative and production within a fast-paced agency environment. This role reports into the Design Lead and works closely with the wider Content & Creative team.

You are a proactive self-starter with a genuine desire to build a career in Content and Creative Strategy within the Sport & Entertainment industry. You are excited by the prospect of working on award-winning sponsorship accounts, supporting high-profile clients and being part of a collaborative, high-performing multidisciplinary team. You are organised, detail-oriented and enthusiastic, with a positive, “can-do” mindset and a willingness to learn. You are comfortable supporting senior team members, managing multiple tasks at once and taking pride in keeping workstreams running smoothly — while developing your own creative and content skills.

• Self-motivated, proactive and eager to learn
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving mindset and willingness to use initiative
• Comfortable working under pressure and to deadlines
• Personable, professional and collaborative

• Knowledge of, or interest in, the sport and entertainment landscape
• Passion for content, creative and communications
• Basic content creation experience (copy, social, decks, visuals)
• Familiarity with creative tools such as PowerPoint, Google Slides, Photoshop or similar

• Content & Creative Support
  • Support day-to-day content and creative tasks including:
  • Transcribing interviews and meetings
  • File sharing, asset management and content organisation
  • Supporting content production and delivery
  • Social media reporting and performance tracking
  • Assist in the development of content across multiple formats, including:
  • Social media posts and captions
  • Presentation decks and creative templates
  • Written copy for proposals, comms plans and internal documents
  • Learn and develop skills across:
  • Content creation and creative ideation
  • Copywriting and tone of voice
  • Social media strategy and reporting
  • Basic design and layout (Photoshop / deck design support)
  • Support other departments with content-related requests such as:
  • Deck formatting and template updates
  • Copy checking and proofreading
  • Supporting pitch and brief submissions
• Client Servicing & Account Support
  • Support relationships with key clients through reliable and professional day-to-day assistance
  • Respond promptly and accurately to client requests, coordinating with internal teams to deliver outputs
  • Assist in the preparation of client materials, presentations and updates
  • Develop an understanding of clients’ businesses, objectives and the role sponsorship and content plays within them
• Project & Workflow Management
  • Support the team across all stages of client projects and campaigns, from admin through to creative delivery
  • Assist with project coordination, timelines and task tracking
  • Participate in creative brainstorms and ideation sessions where required
  • Maintain awareness of team workloads and proactively support where needed
• Assistant & Administration Responsibilities
  • Provide essential day-to-day team support, including:
  • Booking meetings, managing diaries and coordinating schedules
  • Organising travel, expenses and invoices
  • Supporting onboarding and internal processes where required
  • Coordinate finance and admin requirements on projects, including:
  • Setting up job numbers and estimates
  • Supporting budget tracking and cost management
  • Completing timesheets accurately and on time
  • Act as a reliable point of support for the Content & Creative team, helping keep projects, systems and processes running smoothly

MKTG Sports & Entertainment is a global integrated agency that harnesses the power of sport and entertainment to impact human behaviour through meaningful marketing solutions and experiences. Our key differentiator is knowing people better than anyone else — using deep consumer insight to create powerful connections between brands, rights-holders and audiences. Across strategy, measurement, content, hospitality and events, we deliver work that engages customers, builds memorable brands and drives value. We are part of Dentsu Sports International, a global sports network combining MKTG Sports & Entertainment and Dentsu Sports.

This is a permanent role. The team is based in our London office but operates under flexible working arrangements. As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We recognize the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process, please contact us at accommodations@dentsu.com, quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.