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Ogilvy MENA

Content Creator

Baghdad, Iraq

Location
Baghdad, Iraq
Work
On-site
Employment
Not stated
Level
Not stated
Function
Marketing
Pay
Not stated
Posted
13 months ago

About the role

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy more than 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity—innovating at the intersection of intelligence, imagination and influence, with experts across advertising, sports & entertainment, PR & social, consulting, and health collaborating seamlessly across more than 120 offices spanning 90 countries. Ogilvy was named Network of the Year at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC for the fourth consecutive year, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel. For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry.

Key Responsibilities

Content Creation & Storytelling

  • Develop and execute compelling short-form film and video content with a strong storytelling focus.
  • Research industry-related topics and current trends to visually inform content creation.
  • Collaborate closely with creative and strategy teams to conceptualize and storyboard video content for clients.
  • Create diverse content types, including video, social media templates, and visual assets, ensuring adherence to brand style guides and relevant tone.
  • Produce various video formats, including but not limited to:
  • Live events/event highlights
  • Interviews/talking heads
  • Social media campaign videos
  • Long-form video content

Video Editing & Production

  • Edit and create social media cutdowns optimized for platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
  • Capture or shoot content using various filming equipment, suitable for platforms such as TikTok or other short video formats.

Digital Strategy & Execution

  • Support the development and maintenance of digital content guidelines.
  • Utilize various digital publishing platforms to create structured content drafts.
  • Develop and deliver social media campaigns that align with client (e.g., QF's) brand objectives.

Team Collaboration & Market Understanding

  • Provide clear direction and support to the team in achieving business objectives.
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of market dynamics and brand positioning within the market.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Proficiency

  • Highly skilled in Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Final Cut, and DaVinci Resolve.
  • Basic knowledge of Illustrator and graphic design.
  • Proficiency in audio recording, processing, and color grading.
  • Motion graphics skills are a significant advantage.

Creative & Strategic Thinking

  • Proven passion for storytelling through visual media.
  • Ability to research and identify visual trends.
  • Strong conceptualization and storyboarding skills.
  • A keen eye for detail and adherence to brand guidelines.

Communication & Collaboration

  • Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively within a diverse team.
  • Ability to provide clear direction and contribute to team objectives.

How We’ll Support You

Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.

Source

Posted by Ogilvy MENA on their own hiring page, job-boards.greenhouse.io. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 07 Nov 2026 01:23 UTC; the original is the reference.

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