5 Commercial jobs

About Boiler Room Boiler Room started with a webcam taped to a wall, broadcasting from a warehouse in London, opening a keyhole to the city’s underground. It was DIY at it’s finest; raw uncut and homemade. As we've grown into a global independent music platform and cultural curator, we remain true to that history. We connect club culture to the wider world - on-screen and IRL - through parties, video, radio and more. Our mission is to showcase underground music & culture in new ways – giving a voice to under-represented communities and to share stories from the fringes of the mainstream. YOUR ROLE PURPOSE OF THE ROLE Boiler Room supports & promotes underground music scenes by creating distinct event+content 'platforms' (aka ‘IPs’) that represent those scenes & the people at the heart of them. From  Low Heat  - a DIY London youth music & fashion series, to  System  - a platform that celebrates the positive impact of migration on music & culture, to  Appreciation of Lyricism  - a platform that promotes the poets, rappers & spoken word artists whose rich, emotive storytelling is pushing the frontier of musical & cultural self-expression. We’re looking for somebody to come on board & help secure low-to-mid level sponsorship for some of these existing platforms & a bunch of forthcoming editorial initiatives. Somebody who has a broad & extensive list of mid-level UK contacts at brands (and their PR / creative agencies) that are known to support culture. Especially within the alcohol, fashion & lifestyle categories. Somebody with a deep understanding of music & culture, but also versed in how brands operate, who can occupy a space in between our music team & commercial teams - unlocking brand conversations that support the very core of our business. The role is offered initially as a 6-month position, full-time based in BR’s London HQ. If the candidate is successful, we will look to make the role a permanent position. MAIN DUTIES Open up new conversations with brands that result in sponsorship for our key IPs Drawing up a target list of brands, relevant to each of the specific IPs, then getting out there & meeting with brand managers, sponsorship managers, PR agencies & creative agencies - representing Boiler Room & pitching the IPs EXPECTATIONS (specific to your role) To have an existing broad & extensive list of mid-level UK contacts at brands (and their PR / creative agencies) that are known to support culture To be able to grow that contact list, and proactively seek out new relevant brand contacts To be able to pitch Boiler Room & it’s IPs to these contacts Able to relay recommendations & new opportunities to senior management in a structured and constructive manner WORKING AT BOILER ROOM EXPECTATIONS Passion and understanding of the Boiler Room brand and vision Proactive, self-starter approach Able to facilitate inter-departmental collaboration - liasing with the music, marketing, film, apparel & commercial teams and joining the dots on IP opportunities Adaptable and ready to work in a fast-paced environment SKILLS/EXPERIENCE Excellent networking & people skills Excellent at pitching & communicating ideas Deep knowledge of contemporary music & culture Solid understanding of the advertising industry / how brands operate Previous demonstration of longevity and experience in past roles with a proven track record in engaging brands to financially support music & culture initiatives Ability to be reactive & think creatively with regards to brand asks and spotting new opportunities

The Company Everything we do is rooted in the energy of the club culture and its ability to bring people together. Open dancefloors; where music, ideas and people meet. Boiler Room started with a webcam taped to a wall, broadcasting from a warehouse in London, opening a keyhole to the city’s underground. DIY at it’s finest; raw uncut and homemade. As an independent music platform and cultural curator, we remain true to that history. Connecting club culture to the wider world, on screen and irl through parties, film and video. Since 2010 we built a unique archive; featuring over 4,000 performance, by more than 5,000 artists spanning 150 cities, enabling everyone regardless of where they live to enjoy the freedom it stands for. Our remit is to platform music in new ways – sound on for the voices and stories of the fringes of the mainstream. Boiler Room – watch, listen, dance. YOUR ROLE The role will work closely with key members of the commercial, content, media strategy and delivery team. They will be expected to attend and lead creative sessions to drive creative responses to commercial briefs into compelling decks that sell the ideas and strategy in to our brand partners. The ideas must always be socially lead and where possible integrate real life experiences and compelling content options that drive engagement, narrative and facilitate the client’s purpose. Boiler Room has a record of producing innovative award winning and cultural relevant campaigns and they will be expected to continue helping us innovate within this space. They will work with the sales team to increase the quality of their creative pitch work to agencies and clients;  they will also be required to input on creative treatments, scripts and producing after the sales process. The successful candidate is being brought in elevate the brand solutions function of the business.  The successful candidate will need to have proven experience in leading the creative pitching process from end to end. The Creative Strategist will work closely with the agency facing sales teams to ensure that work is accurately prioritised and that all ideas are strongly grounded in strategic thinking. They will work with our production teams to ensure budgets and logistics are taken into account in the development of creative ideas. A thirst for knowledge and innovation across all platforms, an interest in new technology and social media, and a good understanding of the Boiler Room ecosystems (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and beyond) are essential. Boiler Room are particularly interested in using social and technology and how it can inform the creative process, so this role must keep on top of all social developments, curating and disseminating the information on a regular basis. Editorially-led, they will also have a good eye for ideas that blur the boundaries between advertising and programming, to ensure that entertainment remains firmly at the heart of our creative output. What we are looking for: Creativity Strength in individual and collaborative idea generation A good understanding of music and the cultural landscape (i.e the world in which Boiler Room inhabits) Ability to stretch and build creative concepts into deliverable executions Experience of writing example creative treatments and scripts An arbiter of quality content; someone who can review and advise on the quality of creative assets produced A thirst to produce game changing, award winning work Ability to run workshop facilitation sessions to drive ideas Potential to train up as an expert facilitator of creative sessions Production A sound understanding of how the production process works A sound grasp on production budget and logistics feasibility Process and Pitching Ability to work with the team to ensure that all projects are correctly introduced, from kick off meeting through to scoping and briefing meetings, and that pitching and creative development meetings are managed and delivered well. A guardian of our work to ensure that pitch ideas, documents and collateral are created to the highest standards - we expect the writing and presentation of robust and strategic creative ideas at all times A confident presenter and pitcher of ideas Excellent Keynote and presentation design skills Personal attributes An excellent communicator A networker - strength in building and managing relationships (internal and external) The role is extremely centralised  so a confident approach to navigating the organisation is key Great attention to detail Good long term strategic vision High energy and positivity and a natural motivator of others Can work effectively on their own or as part of a team WORKING AT BOILER ROOM EXPECTATIONS Demonstrable passion and understanding of the Boiler Room brand and vision Be focused and in line with achieving your department’s quarterly objectives Facilitate inter-departmental collaboration as well as supporting your team across a variety of projects with different timelines and urgency Be proactive Attend a variety of meetings, including project-specific stand-ups, weekly department planning and company-wide updates, managing your time wisely Be adaptable and ready to work in a fast-paced environment Participate in a personal development programme and peer review SKILLS Communicate effectively in verbal and written English Excellent computer proficiency, specifically Microsoft Word & Excel and Google Drive Present and discuss ideas clearly, and to help translate concepts to the wider team in a detailed and methodical manner Ability to work autonomously and with initiative KNOWLEDGE Be an expert in your field Demonstrate an understanding of best practices in your field Demonstrate an understanding of latest industry standard including; trends tools and software appropriate national and international standards Be open to training and development ATTITUDE Be a brand ambassador for Boiler Room; ensuring everything you do at Boiler Room is in line with our manifesto and vision Be open to feedback from your team to benefit personal/project development and learning To promote teamwork and to ensure effective working relations and communication across the whole company Encourage a tolerant working environment and champion diversity within the workplace

Boiler Room started with a webcam taped to a wall, broadcasting from a warehouse in London, opening a keyhole to the city’s underground. It was DIY at it’s finest; raw uncut and homemade.  As we've grown into a global independent music platform and cultural curator, we remain true to that history. We connect club culture to the wider world - on-screen and IRL - through parties, video, radio and more.  Our mission is to showcase underground music & culture in new ways – giving a voice to under-represented communities and to share stories from the fringes of the mainstream.    YOUR ROLE   Boiler Room supports & promotes underground music scenes by creating distinct event + content 'platforms' (aka ‘IPs’) that represent those scenes & the people at the heart of them.  From  Low Heat  - a DIY London youth music & fashion series, to  System  - a platform that celebrates the positive impact of migration on music & culture, to  Appreciation of Lyricism  - a platform that promotes the poets, rappers & spoken word artists whose rich, emotive storytelling is pushing the frontier of musical & cultural self-expression.  We are looking for a passionate, experienced & exceptional  Creative  to take the lead on creative development for these core IPs as we look to grow & build them out via sponsorship from brand partners.    To wit, we need someone with exceptional creative nous  as well as  an understanding of the processes involved when pitching to / working with brands.   These IPs are core BR properties & essential editorial initiatives. They are conceived & built by way of collaboration with the artists, DJs & performers at the heart of local music & cultural scenes around the world. Ergo we need someone who has a deep understanding of music + culture in order to make these IPs be the best version of themselves they can possibly be, as well as packaging them up into compelling & effective commercial propositions for brands to be associated with.    The successful candidate will be the creative guardian of the IPs, responsible for making sure that each IP stays true to it's core creative purpose, as well as delivering for sponsors.    In addition to the primary focus of taking the lead on creative & commercial development of these core BR IP’s, the  Creative  will also be expected to contribute more broadly to bigger, strategic new biz pitches - specifically in terms of developing & co-pitching creative concepts, plus for example writing treatments, scripts & abstracts. And moreover, ensuring that the creative work is produced per the vision you set out.   MAIN DUTIES Creative & commercial development of core BR IPs Pitching creative ideas internally and to brands Leading creative ideation sessions, as well as working independently to develop creative concepts Contributing creatively more broadly to bigger, strategic new biz pitches Ensuring that creative work is produced per the vision you set out, taking the lead on providing feedback & quality control EXPECTATIONS Passion and understanding of the Boiler Room brand and vision Proven experience in leading the creative process from end to end Someone who is a creative, story teller, writer, producer, music fan and innovator Immersed in underground culture and will be able to speak with authority on underground music, fashion, art and film Able to facilitate inter-departmental collaboration - liaising with the music, marketing, film, media & commercial teams Leading creative ideation sessions, as well as working independently Ensuring the execution of creative lives up to the original vision set out A quality assurer; someone who can create, review and advise on the quality of creative content Ability to stretch and build creative concepts, editorials and branding into deliverable executions