the7stars is unlike any other agency. The distinction started the day we launched in 2005 when we named ourselves after a pub, but more importantly when we made a promise that we were going to do things differently.
And this commitment has stuck with us. It guides how we work, how we think and how we treat one another and can be expressed in a single word.
Freedom.
Our Freedom philosophy lives across our entire business from people, product and planning. It means we plan & buy media how we want, develop careers how we want, take holiday when we need it, invent tools when we need them, give people a platform to speak up, question and express themselves freely - but more importantly it has allowed us to create an amazing place to work.
We have a unique working environment and open structure which encourages personal development through client contact, team work, training, exposure to all media and internal teams – and a “sky’s the limit” approach to your growth within the agency.
In 2024 we achieved our 12th year in a row as a Sunday Times Top 100 company to work for and in 2023 were awarded Campaign’s number one media agency to work for accolade for the second year running.
the7stars is c300 passionate media people that are able to focus purely on creating great work for our clients.
If thinking freely and with integrity is your bag, then the7stars is an agency you should meet.
Team
the7stars has a bespoke and inspiring working culture. We operate a flat structure without job titles and encourage an entrepreneurial attitude where you get out what you put in. We are looking for people who: Get excited by the solution, have ideas and are passionate about the ability of communications to make a real difference to businesses Believe in their ideas and have the business acumen to stand by them and back them up See media as just a part of the overall solution Are committed to delivering excellent service to clients Are committed to negotiating the very best deals for our clients Look forward to growing with an agency and taking on board the responsibility that comes with that growth Are entrepreneurial at heart, and are looking to do the best work of their careers Are tired of the cumbersome and rigidly structured nature of the big media agencies Role Outline
You’ll be an ambitious and success-oriented media planner, working as a key contact for a diverse portfolio of clients from categories such as roadside recovery through to FMCG. You’ll bring excellent client servicing experience and demonstrate your capability to take initiative, articulate clear, informed opinions and operate at the highest standard. You will: Maintain a strong working relationship with clients; with oversight of the entire account, nothing will pass you by. You will be a critical client contact. Have excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills which support the relationships you build across the team, with your clients and across the agency. Work with the Client Business Directors to shape the media strategy and lead delivery of the media plan. Coordinate with strategy, media buyers, Talon our OOH partners and analytics to deliver the end-to-end media planning and process, oversee campaigns when live and provide insightful recommendations for optimisations. Bring an understanding and ability to articulate and implement best-practice account management processes. Have a keen eye for detail, ensuring no work leaves the building without quality checks. Have an advanced-level ability to use audience creation and analysis tools such as TGI or YouGov, and use this understanding to bring insight to planning recommendations. Be fully competent in competitor reporting; able to use the data meaningfully in planning recommendations e.g. eSOV calculations. Translate client’s own data into meaningful planning insight, clearly and simply sharing this direction with the broader agency team. Maintain relationships with key media owner and external partners to keep your media knowledge up-to-date. Lead all analysis, reviews and reporting on campaign performance in order to make recommendations for future plans. Contribute ‘beyond the plans’ to proactive proposals, pitches & cross-agency working groups as needed. Be confident in both nurturing and challenging junior team members so that they grow and fulfil their potential. Key skills
An overview of key skills required: Passion & Understanding:
A passion for media planning with a solid understanding of the media landscape, all channels (online & offline) and how they work together. Planning Rigor:
Well versed in end-to-end plan delivery, from briefing to PCA. Strong client management skills:
Being a key day to day contact for clients – helping to maintain a strong working relationship and ensuring they are kept up to date with all activity on the account. Leading meetings:
Confidence in coordinating and leading regular client calls and internal meetings. Responsive:
Quick to respond to emails and requests. Pressure:
Ability to handle pressure, quick turnarounds and rapid changes in direction. Attention to detail:
Brilliant attention to detail is expected. Tools:
Knowledge and experience are required for the following tools: Telmar, Brand Index, TGi, Nielsen and SimilarWeb. the7stars offer a brilliant range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Uncounted holiday Discretionary Performance related Summer profit share & Christmas bonus Flexible & hybrid working Personalised training plan & access to coaching Wellbeing days Flexible pension plan through Royal London (8% employer contribution under £35k) Optional private medical insurance (Vitality) & cash back plan (Medicash) Employee Assistance Programme Work from anywhere up to 2 weeks each year Paid for gym membership with a choice of 5 gyms Enhanced family friendly policies Personal finance advice & support Life Assurance & Critical Illness cover Income protection Profit share scheme (after 3 years’ service) Electric Vehicle scheme Nursery Partnership Tech & Cycle to Work scheme Season ticket loans & expensed Railcard Company bar New Business Bonus eligible in your first year as a the7stars employee the7stars is committed to creating a diverse environment, where employees feel empowered to share different ideas, perspectives and experiences in a collaborative and creative work environment. Equality and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
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the7stars has a bespoke and inspiring working culture. We operate a flat structure without job titles and encourage an entrepreneurial attitude where you get out what you put in. We are looking for people who: Get excited by the solution, have ideas and are passionate about the ability of communications to make a real difference to businesses Believe in their ideas and have the business acumen to stand by them and back them up See media as just a part of the overall solution Are committed to delivering excellent service to clients Are committed to negotiating the very best deals for our clients Look forward to growing with an agency and taking on board the responsibility that comes with that growth Are entrepreneurial at heart, and are looking to do the best work of their careers Are tired of the cumbersome and rigidly structured nature of the big media agencies Role Outline
You’ll be an ambitious and success-oriented media planner, working as a key contact for a diverse portfolio of clients from categories such as roadside recovery through to FMCG. You’ll bring excellent client servicing experience and demonstrate your capability to take initiative, articulate clear, informed opinions and operate at the highest standard. You will: Maintain a strong working relationship with clients; with oversight of the entire account, nothing will pass you by. You will be a critical client contact. Have excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills which support the relationships you build across the team, with your clients and across the agency. Work with the Client Business Directors to shape the media strategy and lead delivery of the media plan. Coordinate with strategy, media buyers, Talon our OOH partners and analytics to deliver the end-to-end media planning and process, oversee campaigns when live and provide insightful recommendations for optimisations. Bring an understanding and ability to articulate and implement best-practice account management processes. Have a keen eye for detail, ensuring no work leaves the building without quality checks. Have an advanced-level ability to use audience creation and analysis tools such as TGI or YouGov, and use this understanding to bring insight to planning recommendations. Be fully competent in competitor reporting; able to use the data meaningfully in planning recommendations e.g. eSOV calculations. Translate client’s own data into meaningful planning insight, clearly and simply sharing this direction with the broader agency team. Maintain relationships with key media owner and external partners to keep your media knowledge up-to-date. Lead all analysis, reviews and reporting on campaign performance in order to make recommendations for future plans. Contribute ‘beyond the plans’ to proactive proposals, pitches & cross-agency working groups as needed. Be confident in both nurturing and challenging junior team members so that they grow and fulfil their potential. Key skills
An overview of key skills required: Passion & Understanding:
A passion for media planning with a solid understanding of the media landscape, all channels (online & offline) and how they work together. Planning Rigor:
Well versed in end-to-end plan delivery, from briefing to PCA. Strong client management skills:
Being a key day to day contact for clients – helping to maintain a strong working relationship and ensuring they are kept up to date with all activity on the account. Leading meetings:
Confidence in coordinating and leading regular client calls and internal meetings. Responsive:
Quick to respond to emails and requests. Pressure:
Ability to handle pressure, quick turnarounds and rapid changes in direction. Attention to detail:
Brilliant attention to detail is expected. Tools:
Knowledge and experience are required for the following tools: Telmar, Brand Index, TGi, Nielsen and SimilarWeb. the7stars offer a brilliant range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Uncounted holiday Discretionary Performance related Summer profit share & Christmas bonus Flexible & hybrid working Personalised training plan & access to coaching Wellbeing days Flexible pension plan through Royal London (8% employer contribution under £35k) Optional private medical insurance (Vitality) & cash back plan (Medicash) Employee Assistance Programme Work from anywhere up to 2 weeks each year Paid for gym membership with a choice of 5 gyms Enhanced family friendly policies Personal finance advice & support Life Assurance & Critical Illness cover Income protection Profit share scheme (after 3 years’ service) Electric Vehicle scheme Nursery Partnership Tech & Cycle to Work scheme Season ticket loans & expensed Railcard Company bar New Business Bonus eligible in your first year as a the7stars employee the7stars is committed to creating a diverse environment, where employees feel empowered to share different ideas, perspectives and experiences in a collaborative and creative work environment. Equality and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
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