WPP Production | Transcreation Account Manager, Japan

The role

You will project manage localisation work for the client's marketing communications team, including transcreation of headlines. You will coordinate a network of creative talent across markets and work with producers and project managers to deliver on time, on quality and within budget.

What you will do

• Manage the validator network of creative people and keep them motivated
• Coordinate weekly status meetings and monthly review sessions
• Organise workload, schedules and team tasks; keep trackers up to date
• Monitor timelines, budget use and client expectations
• Coordinate all parties through the agreed workflow, with the client's Traffic Manager
• Plan resources for large overseas projects and recruitment needs
• Lead overseas projects for up to 3 weeks (2 to 3 times per year)
• Plan and run quarterly planning, budget spend reports and monthly financial reconciliation
• Plan and run induction of new starters
• Build trusted relationships with key client stakeholders

Required qualifications

• At least 4 years of project management or traffic background in an ad agency or in-house creative department
• Experience managing multi-market projects
• Experience working on global brands across media, including print, interactive and film
• Demonstrable experience managing the total creative workflow
• Proven project management skills
• Self-driven, organised and detail-oriented
• Proficient with technology and tools
• Able to work effectively in high-pressure situations and tight time frames
• Fluent written and spoken English and Japanese
• Able to travel as required, sometimes several weeks at a time

Before you apply

• Must be able to travel as required, sometimes several weeks at a time

About the company

WPP is a growth partner for major brands, combining media intelligence, creativity, production and enterprise solutions. It works with clients in over 100 markets and is an equal opportunity employer.