Head of Comms & Media

The role

As the Head of Communications & Media, you will be at the forefront of diverse creative projects, spanning video productions, social media campaigns, podcasts, web-based applications, and IT products. Your responsibilities include overseeing the development of creative concepts, managing project teams, and collaborating with cross-functional experts within the organisation. You'll have the unique opportunity to shape our brand narrative and bring our vision to life through high-quality creative outputs as we are rapidly expanding our communications, media production, and marketing capabilities.

The successful candidate will oversee the development of creative and marketing concepts and monitor the production and delivery of high-quality creative and marketing projects. You will manage a team of talented copywriters, graphic designers, marketers, and other creatives while at the same time, working closely with other experts across the organisation, such as economists, data scientists, social researchers, and marketing specialists, incorporating them into the creative and marketing process to deliver high-end outputs.       

Who we want to work with

You are an enthusiastic problem solver who thrives on being involved at all levels of a project. You will be the master of the process, a people person, and a great communicator with an empathetic ear.

You are solution-oriented, while bringing the creative vision to life. You know there is never just one way to do something and that there is always more to learn. One of your skills is to remain focused when things change with the ability to drive the process when required.

Key responsibilities

  • Collaborate with various internal teams (research, commercial, creatives, operations)

  • Have the overall responsibility of a range of creative projects from concept to delivery

  • Ensure clear deliverables are set from the outset, monitor progress, and ensure frequent updates are given to the team

  • Drive creativity and innovation within the team while incorporating day-to-day tasks, and encouraging them to produce the best possible outcome

  • Create key processes that will allow the team to work more effectively

Requirements

  • Good leadership and teamwork skills; inspiring and guiding teams to channel their creativity towards achieving project objectives

  • Solid project management skills (coordinating project teams to ensure timely deliverables within budget)

  • Exceptional communication skills in English. Proficiency in other languages (including Greek) will be considered a plus but is not essential

Desirable skills

  • Demonstrable experience providing direction to creative projects across different media (written, video, audio)

  • Knowledge of digital technologies e.g., UI design, Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite

Working arrangements

Alma Economics is a friendly and informal place, and our offices are designed for both work and play. We enjoy working from the office as we foster a strong culture within modern and fun spaces, allowing for casual catch ups, mentoring, brainstorming and teambuilding.

We do not have a one-size-fits-all WfH policy. Most staff members work from home for one or two days during a typical week, while it is also possible to arrange to WfH for more extended periods (e.g., 2-4 weeks) to visit family or travel.

While most staff work 5-day weeks, for most full-time positions we also offer the option of a 4-day working week, either from day one or as an arrangement employees can transition into later in their Alma career.

Our offices are disabled-accessible, and we are committed to providing all necessary support to colleagues that require it, but we are also happy to consider remote working arrangements for applicants with disabilities or health conditions that prevent them from working on-site.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and ensure that no one receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or physical condition, marital status, race, or religion.

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