Company Description

Publicis Media helps clients drive sustainable business growth by harnessing the modern media landscape to drive one-to-one consumer connections at scale. Publicis Media UK is made up of 2000 people working across market-leading media agencies including Zenith, Starcom and Spark Foundry as well as specialist practices Publicis Media Exchange (PMX), Performics, Publicis Sport & Entertainment, Publicis Media Content and NextTECHnow. Together they combine deep expertise in media investment, strategy, insights and analytics, data and technology, commerce, performance marketing and content. Publicis Media is part of Publicis Groupe and is present in more than 100 countries with over 23,500 employees worldwide.

Our Commitment
Publicis Media is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups.  We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background.

Job Description

Job Description

The Publicis Media AV team are looking for an AV Executive looking to start their career in the media industry. This role of the AV Exec will be to work on AV (TV, BVOD, Cinema & SVOD) media activity planning and overseeing a campaign from brief to activation and review. Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with and eventually buying market leading advertising campaigns across TV, Video and Cinema for all clients.
• Negotiating with various media owners to drive access to the best environments for a campaigns target audiences and ensuring best results for clients at the best prices.
• Taking responsibility for all campaign administration from approval to reconciliation.
• Creating post campaign analysis reports.
• Working with the team to ensure that all KPIs and any audit specifics are achieved.
• Meeting all deadlines set by your client team, the AV team, planning team and the client.
• Keeping abreast of changes within the AV marketplace - sharing market intelligence with the wider AV team.
• Embracing changes and advancements within the industry, team & systems.
• Using appropriate systems and technology in an effective and efficient way.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Have a good understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite, with an intermediate to advanced ability on Excel in particular, this would include formula construction.
• Be passionate about delivering outstanding work with a great attention to detail.
• Have a strong ability to communicate both face to face and on the phone.
• Be a great team player with an inclusive spirit.
• Be dedicated and conscientious and go the extra mile when necessary
• Have an ability to learn new processes and technology quickly
• Have ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information

Publicis Media has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week. 

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).

Employees joining The Pack, which is an 18-month early careers programme that connects, supports and develops you to kick-start your career with us, initially start with an annual salary of £28,000

Outlining the recruitment process in the job ad

Step 1: Written application

Step 2: Measure Potential - Arctic Shores’ task-based assessment. You will be asked to complete some exciting, engaging tasks which will help us get to know you better! In return, you’ll receive a personalised feedback report. You can see a demo HERE to familiarise yourself with this part of the process

Step 3: Recruiter call – A member of the early careers team will be in touch to arrange a call to discuss your application, give you more information about the role and answer any questions you have for us at this stage.

Step 4: Assessment centre – You’ll be invited to one of our assessment centres where you will be able to showcase all your key skills and strengths across a variety of activities.

Step 5: Outcome – You will receive a job offer, or feedback if you have been unsuccessful.

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