Gaming Director (31594)

About the role

Playing a central role within PHD Gaming in the UK, you will be responsible for continually defining, developing and delivering innovative and effective media activations for major global brands across the gaming and virtual experience ecosystem.

Based in central Manchester, reporting into the Managing Partner for Gaming & Virtual Experience and with responsibilities spanning Strategy, Planning, Client Leadership and Partnerships, this is a truly unique position for someone at the top of their game.

The opportunity

This is a perfect opportunity to collaborate with some of the best minds in media working with incredible household name brands – whilst helping to grow one of the most progressive gaming media teams in the world.

Working with our experienced friendly, and supportive team in Manchester – and incredibly closely with our London colleagues- you’ll also get the chance to work alongside PHDers across the globe via our planning platform Omni which links all 5000+ employees across the PHD Global Network.

The people

Sitting within the PHD Gaming team, you will get to work collaboratively with each other as well as other teams within the business including the wider planning, strategy, investment, and insight departments in order to spot more opportunities for both personal and business growth.

There also many opportunities to engage with more people across the UK agency group, outside of your work remit, by getting involved with our agency experience team . Whether you want to run your own social club, be part of our DE&I change, help our moments team celebrate achievements and occasions or find ways to improve our working environment, via our Future of Work Group, PHD is an agency of collaborators and will bring more than expected to your experience of agency life. 

The Ideal Candidate

The person we’re looking for will be a media expert with a passion for gaming and an entrepreneurial mindset .  

You will be a thought leader when it comes to creativity in media and equally comfortable project managing a gaming partnership, presenting to senior clients and collaborating with other agency departments to find solutions.

Although experience in gaming aligned media is a major plus, you could be an established media strategist or planner looking to bring your out-of-hours passion for gaming into your day job.

• Prior experience in media planning or strategy

• A track record of delivering strategic campaigns from start to finish

• Experience launching and growing a product, product area or business

• A track record of collaboration and team development

• A relentless passion for gaming

• Encyclopedic knowledge of games, platforms, esports and streamers

• Enthusiasm for communication and confidence presenting to an audience of one or many

• Active development of team members who report into you

• Exceptional commercial acumen

• Comprehensive understanding of marketing principles and how media works

About the Agency

PHD is a media agency driven by innovation and creativity. Founded in London in 1990, we were the first media agency to offer strategic and creative planning at a time when the industry was about buying cheaply and quickly.

Our founders saw a bright future where smart thinking and clever planning could help brands grow faster than their competitors.

Over the many years that have followed, we have continued to build on this defining ethic — with our evolution shaped by a continual investment in thought leadership. And we continue to ensure that our capability and approach evolve in line with changes in media, data, technology, commerce, society, and legislation.  

Today, with over 100 offices in 74 countries, we continue to create remarkable campaigns that lead to remarkable growth – using the extending canvas of data and technology.

What else do I need to know?

At OMG, our vision is to be an agency where difference is valued and everyone is able to thrive in a culture of equality, inclusion and belonging. We are committed to providing a truly inclusive environment that reflects today’s society, where everyone is able to bring their true selves to work, and where diverse voices and backgrounds are valued, heard, and well-represented.

We want everyone to make the most of the opportunity to shine and showcase your talents and we are happy to make adjustments in the recruitment process so you can be your best. Please discuss any specific requirements with your dedicated Talent Team member or if you would feel more comfortable, you can email us confidentially at to let us know how we can support you.

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