Programmatic Senior Executive — Data-Driven Activation

Publicis Groupe UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical cover

Reflection Days

Shared Parental Leave

Job summary

Zenith UK, part of Publicis Groupe, is hiring a Programmatic Senior Executive to shape data-driven media activation across a diverse client portfolio. You will manage and optimise programmatic campaigns, partner with Programmatic Managers and planning teams, and translate performance data into actionable client insights.

This role emphasizes collaboration, continual improvement, and keeping up with emerging media channels.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience managing programmatic campaigns within one or more leading DSP platforms.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret performance data and identify actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence presenting ideas and recommendations to a range of stakeholders.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build positive relationships across teams and client groups.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• An interest in emerging media channels, technology, automation, and the evolving digital landscape.
• A proactive mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality work and continuously developing your expertise.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise programmatic campaigns across a variety of client accounts to deliver strong commercial outcomes.
• Partner with Programmatic Managers and wider planning teams to develop and execute effective activation strategies.
• Monitor campaign performance, identify insights, and translate data into clear recommendations for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain high standards of campaign setup, quality assurance, trafficking, and ongoing optimisation.
• Build trusted relationships with clients through responsive communication and proactive support.
• Contribute ideas that improve campaign effectiveness, operational efficiency, and the wider programmatic offering.
• Support knowledge sharing, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the team and agency.

Skills

Programmatic campaigns

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaborative

Organisational skills

Emerging media channels

Proactive mindset

Tools

Leading DSP platforms

Campaign trafficking tools

Job description

Zenith UK, part of Publicis Groupe, is hiring a Programmatic Senior Executive to shape data-driven media activation across a diverse client portfolio. You will manage and optimise programmatic campaigns, partner with Programmatic Managers and planning teams, and translate performance data into actionable client insights.

This role emphasizes collaboration, continual improvement, and keeping up with emerging media channels.