The built environment touches the lives of everyone. At ING we connect a diverse sector full of talented, creative people who are literally shaping the world around us.
As a global leader in the built environment, ING connects the worlds of contemporary architecture, design, property, regeneration, cities and culture.
We work with creative people and dynamic brands, organisations and cities from all over the world to help transform businesses, create better places, and drive meaningful change.
From developers creating new neighbourhoods, to architects designing great buildings and places; from city leaders shaping new urban futures to engineers and contractors who deliver their visions on the ground, ING works with inspirational people from across the built environment.
“At ING we work with inspirational people from across the built environment. It is an exciting, vibrant and diverse sector, brimful of creativity, innovation and technology.”
It is an exciting and diverse creative sector. To reflect this ING has assembled a unique team at the cutting edge of PR, digital media trends and wider cultural dialogues.
Combining established industry specialists with former journalists, editors, curators, architects, cultural strategists, placemakers, social media and branding experts we are forever curious, passionate and engaged.
Current Vacancies
We are always on the lookout for talented people who share our vision and want to contribute.
Account Executive
ING is looking for a highly motivated, creative and confident Account Executive to work with a wide range of clients.
This is an excellent way to start a career in this evolving and fast growing sector. Your role will be to support our team, carrying out a wide range of administrative and research tasks and help in the day to day management of ING’s operations. It’s essential that you demonstrate a desire to develop a career in this field and have a basic knowledge of the media and PR industry, both in the UK and around the world.
Excellent written and presentational skills are a must, as is a sound understanding of social media – this is a company that’s all about communication, in all its forms. Determination and tenacity are vital to the role. We believe strongly in nurturing and developing the right people and we’ll be seeking out strong personal references to help us decide.
Please send your cover letter and CV to Joanna Heksel Joanna@ing-media.com. ING Media is an equal opportunity employer.
Account Manager
ING is looking for an energetic, organised and creative Account Manager to work with a wide range of clients.
As an Account Manager you will play a pivotal role within the agency. You'll handle some of the agency’s accounts and be responsible for developing and implementing communications strategies through a wide variety of channels including digital, building and managing relationships with clients and key contacts, and creating and delivering campaign plans at a tactical level.
You will have at least 3 years’ experience in PR + Communications, and be able to demonstrate how you have helped your clients improve their business and lift their profile.
Essential experience and attributes:
A strong and demonstrable interest in design/architecture/property
Experience in managing numerous accounts at one time
Self-motivated and proactive approach
Excellent writing, interpersonal and digital skills
Strong organisational and time management skills
Please send your cover letter and CV to Joanna Heksel Joanna@ing-media.com.
ING Media is an equal opportunity employer.
Account Director
ING is looking for a highly motivated, creative and confident Account Director to join our expanding team.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to devise, implement and lead successful, strategic communications campaigns for UK and international audiences. We are looking for someone who has excellent contacts across property and business media and strong understanding of digital communications.
You will have 5+ experience years’ in PR + Communications, and be able to demonstrate how you have helped your clients improve their business and lift their profile.
Key responsibilities
As an account director you will play a pivotal role within the agency:
You will be responsible for leading some of the agency’s accounts; developing and implementing communications strategies, building and managing relationships with clients and key contacts and creatively building on campaign plans at a tactical level.
In addition to the management of current clients, you will also be expected to identify and develop new business opportunities, at all times representing and promoting ING values and brand in a professional manner.
As an account director, you will manage client teams of PR professionals including account managers and account executives, monitoring and reviewing performance and supporting professional development.
Personal attributes:
The successful candidate will:
Be driven, ambitious and possess a proactive, professional approach to agency life
Demonstrate a strong interest in design, architecture, property and the built environment.
Be confident in managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Have a proven track record of developing new business.
Possess a strong network of industry and senior media contacts.
Please send your cover letter and CV to Joanna Heksel Joanna@ing-media.com.
ING Media is 100% employee-owned and an equal opportunity employer.
Digital Director
ING is the leading communications agency for the built environment and has established an impressive track record helping our clients successfully navigate the emerging digital communications landscape.
We now have a rare leadership opportunity available as we recruit a Digital Director to join the ING team.
Based in Shoreditch, London, ING is one of the UK’s most dynamic PR + Communications agencies. We have a team of exceptional consultants specialising in one of the most exciting and creative sectors, the built environment. Our team supports a UK and international client base that spans architecture and design, property and investment, cities, regeneration and culture.
ING’s Digital Director will be responsible for planning, implementing and executing our overall digital strategy. You will manage a small team directly but will be expected to lead the 45-strong business on every aspect of digital strategy and operational delivery. You will help our clients develop and execute digital campaigns and work with colleagues to win new business in a sector that is beginning to fundamentally shift its thinking.
We are looking for an experienced and results-driven individual comfortable turning strategy into action. You should possess excellent leadership skills, and be persuasive in taking clients, prospects and colleagues with you. You will play a crucial role in helping ING achieve our business goals and objectives.
We are expecting you to have experience and a big passion for digital technologies as well as utilising different digital and social channels. This is a hands-on role and so you will also be excited about the opportunity to shape our own digital offer as well as those of our clients and the sector at large.
The Digital Director will be expected to:
Build, plan, implement, optimise and communicate ING’s overall digital strategy
Work with clients and prospects to develop and execute their digital strategies
Work with other directors to develop a “campaign thinking” mindset for ING
Deliver proven results in effective campaign management and implementation, carrying out complex data analysis, setting digital KPIs and measuring ROI
Oversee a team managing ING’s own – and clients’ - social media accounts and digital channels
Have a track record of effective budget planning and management
Understand and share industry trends and competitor positions to gain a competitive edge
Constantly strive to discover and adopt emerging technologies, digital innovations, and new platforms and systems to optimise organisational productivity and effectiveness
As ING’s Digital Director you will support our existing client base and attract new B2B clients to help brands, organisations and cities thrive in a connected world. You will not necessarily have experience of the built environment, but you will have the curiosity that will enable you to become a trusted partner.
The Digital Director is a senior role, equivalent to Associate Director level. At ease advising and challenging the C suite, you will also be a member of ING’s Senior Management Team and play a critical role in managing the business. This is a role that will require excellent leadership skills to inspire a curious, passionate and engaged team made up of established industry specialists as well as former journalists, editors, curators, architects, cultural strategists, placemakers, social media and branding experts.
ING is a fully employee-owned business, with 100% of the shares held in an Employee Ownership Trust on behalf of all ING Media employees.
Personal attributes
The successful candidate will:
Be driven, ambitious, curious and inspiring, and possessing a proactive, professional approach and exemplary leadership skills
Be confident in managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Have a proven track record of digital success and change management
Remuneration:
Competitive salary + profit share + healthcare + pension
Please send your cover letter and CV to Joanna Heksel Joanna@ing-media.com
ING Media is an equal opportunity employer
If you are interested in learning more about working at ING please do get in touch.
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