AV Manager

Publicis Groupe; London, Newcastle-under-Lyme; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global communications agency as an AV Manager, where you'll shape AV strategies for high-profile brands. This role involves building strong client relationships, leading a junior team, and developing innovative AV communication strategies. Enjoy a supportive culture and numerous benefits while working in a hybrid environment.

Benefits

WORK YOUR WORLD

REFLECTION DAYS

HELP@HAND BENEFITS

FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES

FLEXIBLE WORKING

BANK HOLIDAY SWAP

BIRTHDAY DAY OFF

GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS

Qualifications

• Specialist AV media buyer and planner with a passion for AV communication strategies.
• Expertise in implementing TV, Video on Demand, and Connected TV.

Responsibilities

• Primary contact for client accounts, building relationships and resolving issues.
• Lead junior team members and ensure client priorities are met.

Skills

Negotiation

Presentation

Communication

Creative Thinking

Tools

Media Ocean

Prisma

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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. 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, and are proud of our welcoming and supportive culture, evidenced by our recognition as one of Campaign’s Best Places to Work for three consecutive years (2021, 2022, 2023) and most recently, Media Week's Agency of the Year 2023!

Job Description

Due to onboarding new clients and internal promotions, we have created an opportunity for an AV Manager to join our talented AV team.

If you are an AV Media Planner/Buyer seeking growth opportunities, this could be the fresh start you need. You will play a key role in shaping AV strategy for our high-profile brands, guiding them through a challenging marketplace while advancing your own career.

Responsibilities

What will you be doing?

1. You will be the primary day-to-day contact for the Planners on the client account, building strong, trusted relationships, resolving issues with media owners, and escalating where senior support is needed.
2. You will collaborate with the AV Director to ensure that the commercial, audit, and client priorities are always at the forefront of the planning process.
3. You will have the opportunity to lead the junior team and be responsible for their effective development.

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

You should have a passion for your craft, a desire to build successful AV communication strategies that challenge the status quo, excite clients, and deliver outstanding work. You should already be a specialist AV media buyer and planner, with a genuine interest in sharing your knowledge with clients, the agency, and the wider industry, while staying updated on market developments.

Core skills include:

• Advanced negotiation, presentation, and communication skills, working across teams, within the wider agency, with clients, and media owners.
• Expert knowledge of Media Ocean tools, Prisma, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of the media auditing process.
• Confidence in planning for TV, Video on Demand, Connected TV, and Cinema.
• Creativity, openness to new ideas, and confidence to challenge briefs.

Additional Information

Starcom offers fantastic benefits, including:

• WORK YOUR WORLD: Opportunity to work anywhere in the world where a Publicis office exists, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS: Two paid days off 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, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP, BIRTHDAY DAY OFF: Additional days off for your birthday and flexible holiday options.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS: Membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants, and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Full details of our benefits 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. Please disclose any circumstances (neurodiversity, impairments, medical conditions) that may require adjustments. Disclosing this information will not affect your application.

Check out the Publicis Career Page for more on our Inclusive Benefits and Employee Action Groups (EAGs).