Company Description

With a history that dates back over 80 years,Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at the centre of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, we are the flagship Publicis Media agency that uses our ‘Power of One’ business model, with teams that span multiple disciplines across clients such as Aldi, P&G, P&O Ferries, Primark, Samsung, Stellantis, and Visa. 

We place a huge focus on our People and have driven flagship D&I and L&D programmes within Publicis Media; our goal is to help every individual reach their fullest potential and we encourage everyone to make “Brave Plays” in how they approach their work and their own career development. As a result, we have an exceptionally energised and committed talent base, all of us proud of our welcoming and supportive culture, as evidenced by our recognition as one of Campaign’s Best Places to Work for three years in a row (2021, 2022 and 2023) and most excitingly, Media Week's Agency of the Year 2023!

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the dynamic Publishing & Audio team, where you'll be at the forefront of planning and buying across Print, Digital, and Audio Media. Working alongside 20+ skilled professionals, you'll collaborate with Communications Planners and other Activation Teams to create cutting-edge, integrated solutions that address our clients' biggest challenges. Expect to build strong, lasting relationships with top brands by delivering exceptional service, high-quality work, and bold, proactive ideas.

As part of the Investment Team, you'll represent both the agency and our clients in the fast-evolving Media and Technology Marketplace. You'll combine traditional planning and negotiation expertise with innovative programmatic solutions, partnering with traders to assess new inventory sources and technology partners that push boundaries.

With a wide-ranging client base, you'll get hands-on experience in both Brand and Performance activations on regional, national, and global scales—opening the door to endless learning, development, and the chance to make a real impact.

What will you be doing:

• Assist with executing Digital Display, Print, and Audio campaigns.
• Report regularly in Excel and client dashboards.
• Manage relationships with Planning teams, clients, and suppliers.
• Serve as a key Investment contact for Planning teams.
• Coordinate creative assets, insertion orders, and campaign documentation.
• Traffic campaigns into technology platforms.
• Address internal tracking and status inquiries.
• Uphold process standards, professionalism, and accuracy.
• Ensure adherence to finance protocols, including reconciliations and queries.
• Engage in knowledge sharing to enhance campaign performance.

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

• Interest in advertising and technology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong communication skills.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize tasks.
• Effective communicator.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

Starcom 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

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