Content Executive

BRAND: Spark Foundry
Job Function: Media Performance
Location: London, United Kingdom
Experience Level: Entry
Workplace Type: Hybrid

Company description

Spark Foundry make up part of a thriving global media network and are part of the Publicis Groupe, one of the world's leading communications groups. We are globally connected with over 8,000 employees in 110 offices across 70 countries.

Who We Are in the UK?

Spark Foundry, the Acceleration Agency.

We help brands to identify, learn and respond to opportunities faster than the competition.

Every client has an area of their business they need to accelerate, from short-term goals to long-term transformation.

We've proven our approach during the most difficult year on record. Now we're using it to provide a launchpad for their future.

Come be an accelerator with us.

How we accelerate

• Planning: an approach that works in practice rather than theory, arming planners with the ability to create cutting edge campaigns
• Intelligence: a suite of tools that give definitive answers to big questions, and uncovers actionable insights about real people
• Trading: a model built on flexibility and trusted relationships, underpinned with bold guarantees
• Relationships: a culture of asking challenging questions to better understand the brief - we are not a 'yes' agency
• People: a strong history of recruiting talent from diverse backgrounds and accelerating their careers

Our Commitment

We are diverse though our experience, people and the clients we look after - and we celebrate that diversity. Our people hold us accountable to our beliefs and via regular surveys and our grass roots D&I team, The Collective, and internal next generation board, Firestarters, we hold regular events and work continually towards generating ideas, initiatives and educating our people to ensure we are a diverse and inclusive agency.

As part of our dedication to create an inclusive and diverse workforce, Spark Foundry is committed to equal access to opportunity for people without regard to race, age, sex, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

Overview

The Role

We're hiring for a Content Executive, where you'll play a crucial role in developing and delivering high-quality digital content that drives performance through SEO, AI-led optimisation and user-focused experiences.

You'll be responsible for creating, optimising and analysing content across websites and organic social channels, using data, search insight and AI tools to inform your work. This role directly supports our mission to deliver meaningful, effective content experiences that help our clients achieve their business objectives.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Writing high-quality editorial, product and marketing content across websites and organic social channels
• Delivering SEO-led content outputs including blog posts, product pages, metadata and on-page optimisations
• Conducting keyword research, content gap analysis, topical clustering and citation analysis
• Analysing performance data to report on content effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities
• Using industry tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Semrush and Ahrefs
• Supporting managers and directors on client requests, pitches and presentations
• Keeping up to date with SEO, AI and content marketing trends to drive innovation

Qualifications

Key Requirements

• Exceptional writing skills with strong attention to tone, accuracy and detail
• An understanding of SEO content principles and AI's role in search and content creation
• Familiarity with SERPs best practices, on-page and off-page optimisation
• Confidence analysing content performance and turning data into insight
• A creative, proactive mindset with strong prioritisation and time-management skills
• Ability to take feedback on board and apply it constructively
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint (social or video content experience is a bonus)

Additional information

Employees joining The Pack, which is an early careers programme that connects, supports and develops you to kick-start your career with us, initially start with an annual salary of £28,860.

The recruitment process

• Step 1: Apply and get started!
• Step 2: Show us what you've got - complete some fun, interactive tasks through Arctic Shores' assessment. Look out for this in your emails following your application!
• Step 3: A quick chat with a recruiter to get to know you better and for you to ask any questions and let us know if you require any adjustments.
• Step 4: Join us for a virtual assessment day where you can showcase your skills and strengths.
• Step 5: We'll give you feedback, post assessment day, whether or not we move forward with your application.

What to Expect from the Arctic Shores Assessment

As part of our selection process, we use an Arctic Shores game-based assessment to help us understand your natural strengths in a fair, engaging way. This isn't a quiz about what you know, it's about showing how you think, behave and solve problems in real time.

What it is

A series of interactive tasks (games) designed to measure problem-solving, decision-making, adaptability, focus and other work-relevant behaviours.

You won't see typical questions, instead, you'll play activities that look and feel like simple games.

How it works

You'll receive an email with a link and simple instructions.

Before the official assessment you can try a practice task so you're confident with the format.

The assessment usually has around 7-9 tasks and should take about the same time as a standard online test.

Tips to succeed

Choose a quiet, distraction-free space with a reliable device.

Read the instructions carefully before starting each activity.

Be yourself - Arctic Shores is designed to capture how you naturally approach challenges, not what you think is the "right" answer.

After you finish

You will receive a personalised feedback report that explains what your responses suggest about your strengths; valuable insight whether you join us or not.

Spark has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based four days during the working week.

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG's (Employee Action Groups).

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