AKA UK

Gain hands-on experience across digital advertising channels by planning, managing, and analysing campaigns for entertainment and cultural clients through a structured graduate programme.About AKAAKA is one of the world's leading entertainment marketing agencies, creating campaigns for theatre, live entertainment, museums, galleries, attractions, film and music. From the West End's biggest shows to some of the UK's most recognised cultural organisations, we help bring audiences to unforgettable experiences.We're looking for someone at the very start of their career who is curious, ambitious and excited by digital marketing. No agency experience is required. What matters most is your attitude, willingness to learn and enthusiasm for building a career in media.About the ProgrammeThis is a paid four-month graduate programme designed to give you hands-on experience across every part of our Digital Media team. Rather than being placed in one role, you'll rotate through each of our specialist disciplines, learning directly from experienced practitioners before bringing everything together in your final month.During the programme you'll spend one month in:Google AdsPaid Social (Meta, TikTok, Pinterest etc.)Display & Programmatic MediaBringing everything together through campaign planning, reporting, onboarding and client supportBy the end of the programme you'll have a solid understanding of how digital campaigns are planned, bought, optimised and reported. Successful graduates will have the opportunity to move into a permanent Digital Media Executive position.What You'll DoThroughout the programme you'll learn how to:Build and optimise live digital advertising campaignsAnalyse campaign performance and identify opportunities to improve resultsWork with Google, Meta and Display advertising platformsProduce reports that explain campaign performance in a clear and engaging waySupport client meetings and contribute ideasWork alongside strategy, creative, social, data and client services teamsLearn how campaigns are planned from brief through to deliveryManage campaign budgets, bookings and media schedulesStay on top of new platform updates, trends and emerging technologiesWhat We're Looking ForWe're far more interested in potential than experience.The people who succeed in this role tend to be:Naturally curious and always asking "why?"Proactive—they spot problems and look for solutionsOrganised and able to juggle multiple tasksComfortable working with numbers and dataStrong communicators who enjoy working with peopleEager to learn and open to feedbackPassionate about digital marketing, advertising or mediaExcited by entertainment, culture, theatre or live experiencesYou don't need to know how to use Google Ads or Meta before you join us—we'll teach you.We'd Love It If You Also...Follow developments in social media, advertising or technologyEnjoy analysing data or solving problemsHave experimented with content creation, websites or social media (personally or academically)Have an interest in entertainment, arts and cultureWhat You'll GetA structured learning programme across four specialist media disciplinesDedicated mentoring from experienced digital marketersHands-on experience working on major entertainment brandsRegular feedback and coaching throughout the programmeA potential pathway into a permanent Digital Media Executive roleFully flexible working25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 31 days)Complimentary theatre ticketsEnhanced parental leaveTravel loanRide to Work schemeLife assuranceEmployee Assistance Programme

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