AV Account Manager

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Spark Foundry is seeking an AV Account Manager to lead AV campaigns across TV, Video and Cinema, working with a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.

You will build strong client relationships, mentor junior colleagues, and partner with Planning, Investment and Performance teams to drive integrated, high-impact campaigns. Office-based with hybrid flexibility in the UK market.

Qualifications

• Experience across AV planning and buying (TV, Video, Cinema).
• Strong understanding of media markets and campaign delivery processes.
• Confident communication and relationship-building with clients and partners.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work on deadlines.
• Experience leading or mentoring others with a collaborative leadership style.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail across campaigns and reporting.
• Proactive approach with interest in innovation and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted, long-term relationships with clients and act as day-to-day contact.
• Lead the delivery of AV campaigns across TV, Video and Cinema focusing on quality and outcomes.
• Manage and develop junior team members, supporting their growth and performance.
• Collaborate with Planning, Investment and Performance teams to deliver integrated responses.
• Negotiate with media owners to unlock value and deliver strong campaign performance.
• Ensure financial accuracy, operational excellence, and adherence to KPIs across campaigns.
• Share insights, market trends and category knowledge to elevate client strategy and thinking.

Skills

AV planning

TV buying

Media markets

Client relationships

Prioritization

Mentoring

Analytics

Proactive learning

Job description

AV Account Manager – Spark Foundry

We are hiring an AV Account Manager to join Spark Foundry, part of Publicis Media, where bold thinking and collaboration power meaningful growth for some of the world’s best‑known brands. This is a role where you’ll take ownership, shape client strategy, and lead a talented team to deliver campaigns that truly make an impact. You’ll sit at the centre of a highly collaborative AV team, working across TV, Video and Cinema to deliver exceptional outcomes. If you’re ready to combine leadership with hands‑on expertise and grow your influence, this could be your next move.

What you’ll be doing:

• Building trusted, long‑term relationships with clients and acting as a key day‑to‑day contact
• Leading the delivery of AV campaigns across TV, Video and Cinema with a focus on quality and outcomes
• Managing and developing junior team members, supporting their growth and performance
• Working closely with Planning, Investment and Performance teams to deliver integrated responses
• Negotiating with media owners to unlock value and deliver strong campaign performance
• Ensuring financial accuracy, operational excellence, and adherence to KPIs across campaigns
• Sharing insights, market trends and category knowledge to elevate client strategy and thinking

Skills we’re looking for:

• Experience across AV planning and buying, including TV, Video or Cinema
• Strong understanding of media markets and campaign delivery processes
• Confident communication and relationship‑building skills with clients and partners
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high‑quality work within deadlines
• Experience leading or mentoring others, with a collaborative leadership style
• Analytical mindset with good attention to detail across campaigns and reporting
• A proactive, curious approach with an interest in innovation and continuous learning

Additional information

Spark Foundry offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. You’ll also have access to a range of additional initiatives, including:

Please check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAGs (Employee Action Groups).

Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week.

At Spark Foundry we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

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