AV Investment Manager

Publicis Groupe UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical cover

Reflection Days

Shared Parental Leave

Job summary

Zenith UK in London is seeking an AV Investment Manager to drive high-impact TV, Video and Cinema campaigns for premier UK brands. You will lead AV specialists, foster strong agency partnerships and deliver campaigns that meet client KPIs while mentoring a growing team.

The role blends strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, requiring excellent stakeholder management and a data-driven approach to optimise performance across channels.

Qualifications

• Proven AV planning & buying across TV, Video and Cinema channels.
• Strong commercial awareness with media partner negotiations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across clients, teams and media owners.
• Experience leading, supporting or mentoring team members.
• Analytical mindset using data, insights and market knowledge to guide decisions.
• Able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of AV specialists to deliver high-quality TV, Video and Cinema campaigns.
• Build and manage strong partnerships with media owners to unlock added-value opportunities.
• Drive excellence across campaign delivery, ensuring deadlines and quality standards.
• Collaborate with planning teams to align activity with strategic objectives.
• Utilise audience insights and data to strengthen campaign effectiveness.
• Share market intelligence to keep clients and colleagues ahead of the curve.
• Support and develop team members through coaching and leadership.

Skills

AV planning & buying

Media negotiations

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Data-driven decisions

Campaign delivery

Multi-priority management

Job description

Company Description

We help brands make BOLD MOVES

Nowadays, brands want rapid, spectacular growth and they expect media to deliver it.

Clients used to give us media briefs that said “deliver 80% awareness” or “give me an impactful Christmas campaign.”

Now we hear

“Take me from 4th to 1st in my category”

“Help me grow 10% in a market declining 10%”

“Make me the most loved brand in my industry”

These are huge asks of media, that can’t be met through tweaking the media plan of two years ago.

Decades of advertising research prove that without a big change, large brands stay large and small brands stay small.

This is why Zenith help brands make BOLD MOVES.

Bold moves are big, brave changes to media strategy, delivering more impact for brands and more value for consumers.

Bold moves are backed up with a solid forecast – they are a better path to growth.

Bold moves build a partnership – we believe in this approach so much we link our growth to your success.

Bold Moves bring bigger ROI

This approach works for our clients, our people and consumers – it’s why we are recognised as the UK’s best media agency.

Our CommitmentAt Zenith UK, we believe that fostering an inclusive culture where all talent can thrive makes our company stronger. It enables a greater idea exchange, which fosters innovation and creativity, and enriches our perspective.We are committed to Publicis Groupe’s wide variety of talent engagement and inclusion programming, and encourage our people to take an active role in continuing to drive positive change within our agency.

Overview

AV Investment Manager

Zenith Media | London

We are hiring anAV Investment Manager to join Zenith Media and help shape outstanding TV, Video and Cinema campaigns for some of the UK's most exciting brands. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded media professional who enjoys combining strategic thinking, strong relationships and exceptional campaign delivery. You'll play a key role in driving performance, creating value for clients and mentoring a talented team, all while working within a collaborative AV function that genuinely invests in career development and growth

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:

• Lead a team of AV specialists to deliver high-quality TV, Video and Cinema campaigns that achieve client objectives and KPI targets.
• Build and manage strong partnerships with media owners to unlock added-value opportunities and maximise campaign performance.
• Drive excellence across campaign delivery, ensuring deadlines, quality standards and operational requirements are consistently met.
• Work closely with planning teams to create a seamless experience for clients and ensure campaign activity aligns with strategic objectives.
• Use audience insights, data and media tools to identify opportunities and strengthen campaign effectiveness.
• Share market intelligence and industry developments with colleagues, helping to keep clients and teams informed and ahead of the curve.
• Support and develop team members through coaching, guidance and collaborative leadership.

Qualifications

Skills we're looking for:

• Proven experience in AV planning and buying across TV, Video and Cinema channels.
• Strong commercial awareness and confidence managing negotiations with media partners.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across clients, teams and media owners.
• Experience leading, supporting or mentoring team members to deliver high-quality work.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to use data, insights and market knowledge to guide decision-making.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Curiosity, creativity and a willingness to challenge thinking in pursuit of better outcomes for clients

Additional Information

Zenith UKoffers 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 thePublicis Career Pagewhich showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).

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

At Zenith UK 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.

We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. We’ll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application.

Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change - building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included.

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