AV Account Director

Publicis Groupe; London, Newcastle-under-Lyme; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global media network as an AV Account Director, where you'll lead a high-performing team in TV, Video, and Cinema campaigns. Collaborate with senior leadership, optimize team performance, and enhance your professional portfolio in a dynamic environment. Enjoy fantastic benefits, including flexible working and well-being support.

Benefits

Opportunity to work anywhere for up to 6 weeks a year

Two additional paid days for well-being

24/7 helpline for personal and professional needs

26 weeks full pay for family milestones

Additional day off for your birthday

Membership discounts with local restaurants

Qualifications

• Specialist AV media buyer/planner with up-to-date market knowledge.
• Proficient in planning for TV, Video, and Cinema campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing AV team in impactful campaigns.
• Collaborate with leadership for team operations and market insights.

Skills

Negotiation

Presentation

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

BrandOcean/MediaExplorer

TechEdge

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Company Description

Spark Foundry is part of a thriving global media network and the Publicis Groupe, one of the world’s leading communications groups. We are globally connected with over 8,000 employees in 110 offices across 70 countries.

Who We Are in the UK?

Spark Foundry, the Acceleration Agency.

We help brands identify, learn, and respond to opportunities faster than the competition.

Every client has an area of their business they need to accelerate, from short-term goals to long-term transformation.

We’ve proven our approach during the most difficult year on record. Now, we’re using it to provide a launchpad for their future.

Come be an accelerator with us.

How we accelerate

1. Planning: An approach that works in practice rather than theory, arming planners with the ability to create cutting-edge campaigns.
2. Intelligence: A suite of tools that give definitive answers to big questions and uncover actionable insights about real people.
3. Trading: A model built on flexibility and trusted relationships, underpinned with bold guarantees.
4. Relationships: A culture of asking challenging questions to better understand the brief – we are not a ‘yes’ agency.
5. People: A strong history of recruiting talent from diverse backgrounds and accelerating their careers.

Our Commitment

We celebrate diversity in experience, people, and clients. Our people hold us accountable to our beliefs through regular surveys, our grassroots D&I team, The Collective, and internal next-generation board, Firestarters. We host regular events and initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion.

As part of our dedication to an inclusive workforce, Spark Foundry is committed to equal access to opportunities regardless of race, age, sex, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion.

Job Description

If your career aspirations involve progressing from an AV Account Manager to an Account Director, or if you are currently an AV Director seeking a lead role with an award-winning team and impressive clients, this is the role for you!

Here's why you should consider a move to Spark:

As the AV Account Director, you'll work on a high-profile Spark client. This AV lead role offers the opportunity to:

• Collaborate closely with the Head of AV for seamless team operations.
• Work with Spark Senior Leadership, the Trading team, and the PMX Senior Leadership team to navigate AV market intricacies and share insights.
• Receive ongoing leadership development to optimize team performance; contribute to pitch processes and seize new market opportunities.
• Work in a collaborative and creative environment, contributing to successful campaigns and enhancing your professional portfolio.

As the AV Director, your responsibilities include leading a high-performing AV team in TV, Video, and Cinema through impactful campaigns, negotiations, and data-driven insights.

Qualifications

You will be a fully rounded, specialist AV media buyer/planner with up-to-date market knowledge. You pride yourself on delivering outstanding work across campaigns and supporting your team to do the same.

• Proficient in planning for TV, Video, and Cinema campaigns.
• Expertise in tools like BrandOcean/MediaExplorer, TechEdge, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with media auditing and connections with Ebiquity is a plus.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.
• Innovative, open to challenges, and effective at fostering teamwork at all levels.

Ready to lead a high-performing AV team? Apply now and become an accelerator with us!

Additional Information

Spark offers fantastic benefits, including:

• 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 paid days to focus on well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS: 24/7 helpline supporting personal and professional needs, including remote GPs, mental health support, and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY-FRIENDLY POLICIES: 26 weeks of full pay for family milestones such as maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and shared parental leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF: Additional day off for your birthday, flexible holiday options, and bank holiday swaps.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS: Membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants, and retailers.

Full benefits details will be shared upon joining. Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern, with full-time employees working in-office three days a week.

We support all candidates and are committed to a fair assessment process. If you have circumstances such as neurodiversity, impairments, or medical conditions affecting your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner for possible adjustments. Disclosing this information will not impact your application.

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