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Our distinctive culture and dynamic working environment are fundamental to our success as a business.

Our people work together to form a passionate team defined by their talent and ambition, while our values form the code we live by.

They make up a set of attributes and behaviours that we can develop, share and celebrate, as a group of diverse and inspiring people.

Current Vacancies

We look for individuals who relish the challenge of working in a dynamic industry and thrive in a busy, sociable environment. A passion for achieving individual objectives and commitment to company success are prerequisites for working at DCM, so if you’re a bright, fun individual who wants to succeed and be rewarded for that success, you’ll fit in here.

We’re an equal opportunities employer and we treat all job applicants and employees in the same way, regardless of their sex, age, race, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion or any disability. We pledge to treat individuals fairly and equally, and all decisions on recruitment, selection, training, promotion and career management will be based solely on objectives and job-related criteria. 

We strive to create an inclusive and fair culture where everybody feels able to be themselves and empowered to achieve their best.

Email us at careers@dcm.co.uk.

  • Insight Manager

    Department:
    Commercial & Trading
    Location:
    London
    Responsible to:
    Head of Strategy & Insight
    Job Purpose:
    The key objective of this role is to work closely with the DCM sales team creating quality, persuasive insight storytelling that helps prove to brands cinema’s unique value as part of AV schedules and helps DCM generate revenue.
    Main Responsibilities:
    - Interrogate insight tools – e.g., TGI, Touchpoints, FAME, Ad Intel, Aston (DCM’s internal planning system), Cinemapper (DCM’s internal proximity planning tool) – to provide compelling commercially driven insight for the Sales Team and customers.
    - Develop strong relationships with Sales Team (specifically at Exec and Manager level) to ensure Insight deliverables are enhancing agency/client relationships and driving the business forward.
    - Foster relationships with key agency contacts on priority accounts and provide proactive, compelling insight-led cinema collateral to help stimulate briefs and revenue growth.
    - Performing more complex analysis of the industry data sources we have access to when required to support the Sales Team.
    - As an expert in the business deliver insight training and support the Sales Team to ensure knowledge levels are high and they become more self-sufficient on the available tools.
    - Ownership of ensuring Insight-created sales assets, DCM website and marketing communications (e.g., Audience Insights) contain the latest information and data, and that the collateral is used to its best advantage to maximise revenue.
    - Ownership of brand uplift studies – taking responsibility and accountability for the whole process from commission, project and stakeholder management to client debrief, with the goal of maximising the value of the projects to the business.
    - Write case studies of successful ad effectiveness projects that can help promote cinema’s effectiveness within the AV mix – and work with the sales team to ensure these are disseminated to relevant target clients.
    - Ownership key cinema industry insight projects (e.g., CAA Film Monitor, FAME, IPA TouchPoints Channel Planner data delivery) as allocated by Head of Strategy & Insight, and to include agency liaison, data quality controls, and dissemination internally and with key partners.
    - Deputise for the Content Business Director when required at Content Update meetings, leading by example by producing insightful and commercially focused information for the Sales Team to utilise.
    - Providing support to the Head of Strategy & Insight on major annual insight projects that are designed to answer business needs and strategic objectives and be a key member of the presenting team post-launch to agencies and clients.
    - Bring ideas to, and work alongside the Head of Strategy & Insight and Content Business Director, to think strategically and create insight-led narratives for key releases across the year to maximise revenue taken in blockbuster releases.
    - Communicate and present insights confidently at internal and external events, acting as an expert brand ambassador.
    - Confidently understand research methodology, potential issues and identify solutions independently and know when to escalate to Head of Strategy & Insight.
    - Keeping up to date on industry and societal trends, stories and events in the marketplace and sharing within the Commercial & Trading team, and the wider business as relevant.
    - Build out an external network and absorb knowledge from other organisations to bring learnings and best practice from them back into the business.
    Key Competencies:
    - Expert understanding (and experience) of the wider UK advertising and media market.
    - A strong understanding of quantitative research and questionnaire design.
    - Commercially driven in how you approach insight storytelling.
    - Exceptionally numerate and articulate with the ability to problem solve, analyse, interpret, and present data creatively.
    - A natural inquisitiveness & curiosity that drives you to ask ‘why’ and interrogate briefs and the way we work.
    - Display strategic thinking in how you translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for both internal and external audiences.
    - Exceptional presentation and storytelling skills, with the ability to construct a clear insight-led narrative and present complex data in a concise, clear & visually appealing way.
    - High attention to detail is expected.
    - Self-motivation and proactivity - taking ownership of your work, taking the initiative (e.g., knowing when it is time to get stuff done) and responsibility for your decisions.
    - Excellent project management skills and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects, with precision, accountability and meeting set deadlines.
    - Cultivate robust relationships with other internal teams and clients, providing expert advice and support.
    - Confident communicator who can present to, and influence, people at all levels internally and externally.
    - Excellent Microsoft Office skills – particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
    - Extensive experience using Crosstab software (Telmar) and an advanced user of research tools including TGI, Touchpoints, and Nielsen AdIntel.
    The Person:
    - Enthusiastic self-starter who is always striving to learn, develop and improve the standard of their work.
    - An analytical thinker with a curious mind.
    - Open, consultative team player who is also able to use their own initiative and work independently.
    - Have a flexible approach and the ability to prioritise effectively while working in a fast-paced environment.
    - Able to communicate persuasively, build relationships and influence people at all levels.
    - A passion for film is not essential but an enthusiasm for what cinema can deliver for advertisers is.
    Experience:
    Some experience at Insight Manager level, or have at least 3 years’ experience in a research/insight/planning exec role and be looking to step up to take on more responsibility.
    Salary:
    £40-45k

  • Agency Executive

    Department:
    Sales
    Location:
    London (Hybrid office & remote working)
    You are:
    Brave, Expert, Spirited and Thoughtful – the values that DCM lives by.
    You have:
    Understanding and experience in the media market and sales operations. A desire to deliver exceptional service and results for advertisers and agencies. A passion for Cinema and Film.
    You will be:
    Assisting in the delivery of revenue within an agency group and working collaboratively with all departments to deliver first class service both internally and externally.
    We want:
    You to consistently look for new and innovate ways to increase long term growth of cinema within AV, sponsorship teams and across key clients.
    We will:
    Provide you with excellent support from a knowledgeable and experienced Exec team.
    We deliver:
    Competitive salaries, market leading bonus structures, flexible support and training, unlimited cinema trips and a collaborative and fun company culture that was recently recognised for Outstanding Employee Engagement by Best Companies.
    Main responsibilities:
    - Field general enquiries and pass on sales briefs and messages to wider team.
    - Deliver revenue in accordance with set targets and agency trading parameters.
    - Identify new sales opportunities and build relationships to develop the customer base.
    - Organise and attend cinema evenings, hospitality events, presentations, workshops and meetings with agencies. Arrange cinema inductions for new starters.
    - Ensure you regularly attend surgeries / hot desk at agency with your team.
    - Gain detailed understanding of agency objectives and key clients within their portfolio.
    - Provide accurate and regular communication/business updates, forecasts and prem spot trackers / availability reports for your designated agencies.
    - Grow an understanding of the wider AV and media market including the pro’s & con’s versus cinema.
    - Gain thorough and confident understanding of Studios 1 pagers and send these out to agencies for all topline Studios requests.
    - Respond to general telephone enquiries and work with team on sales pitches and briefs.
    - Develop knowledge of film products, future releases and buying routes.
    - Take responsibility for costing and preparation of bespoke sales pitches.
    - Accurately monitor campaigns, report outcomes and create post campaign analysis.
    - Ensure implementation to agreed standards and timeframes.
    - Foster good working relationship with relevant agency personnel.
    - Gain a good understanding and working knowledge of cinema trading parameters, marketplace and new DCM research pieces.
    - Monitor trade press, national press and online bulletins for sales ideas and industry information.
    - Undertake projects and other ad hoc duties as required.
    - Create category and market updates to be used across the sales team.
    - Regularly represent DCM at our events, including Film Clubs and Upfronts, to network and host our guests.
    The person:
    - Be able to demonstrate experience of dealing with Media Agencies
    - Have excellent presentation skills
    - Be able to demonstrate outstanding analytical and numerical skills
    - Be able to demonstrate their ability to work with multiple deadlines
    - Be committed to good time management and have meticulous attention to detail
    - Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
    - Methodical
    - Thorough
    - Motivated to learn
    - Able to work under their own initiative
    - Highly personable and enjoy working in a team
    - Self-motivated
    - A good sense of humour
    - The ability to establish good working relationships with peers
    Salary:
    £28-32k
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