Publishing Account Executive

Havas Media Network; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Media in London is seeking a Publishing Account Executive to drive day-to-day planning and buying across Print and Digital for luxury clients. You will support publishing activity, including Direct Digital campaigns, and help deliver campaigns that meet KPIs.

The role emphasizes strong English communication, numeracy, and a proactive, collaborative approach. You will work hybrid in London and contribute to market-leading campaign delivery with the wider Investment & Activation teams.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Adept at problem solving and multitasking.
• Highly numerate with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of daily campaign planning and buying, including schedule creation, booking, tracking and post campaign reporting.
• Track campaign positioning and report results to Account Manager/Director or clients.
• Escalate any campaign delivery issues as they arise.
• Develop relationships with media partners in the Luxury space and evaluate new players.
• Collaborate with planning teams to ensure first-class client service and timely task completion.

Skills

Presentation

Communication

Interpersonal

Problem solving

Organization

Attention to detail

Numeracy

English

Work ethic

Positive attitude

Luxury advertising

Job description

## Publishing Account ExecutiveApply: Hybrid: London: Full time: Posted Today: JR0100353**Agency :**Forward Media**Job Description :****The Role:**This is a fantastic opportunity to join Forward Media (part of the Havas Media Network) in an Account Executive position. Forward Media is responsible for the planning and buying of advertising campaigns for a high-profile luxury portfolio client. As Publishing Account Executive you will be accountable all Publishing activity, across both Print and Digital platforms, as well as Digital Direct activity. The Account Executive supports the Publishing Account Managers/Directors in all day to day buying and campaign delivery. **About us:**The Havas UK Network is one of the world’s largest global communications groups. We are made up of over 26 different agencies, all under one roof which make up the Havas Village. Our agencies are made up of three main groups, linking Creative, Media and Health services. We work with some of the most recognisable brands to form strategic and creative partnerships, guiding our clients towards their marketing and communications objectives. We are a bustling group of agencies filled with passionate individuals who all bring their own expertise and work together across varying teams and disciplines. We provide a first-class service for our clients through a whole spectrum of departments including; strategy, analytics, media planning, creative, design, UX and UI, social media, public relations integrated marketing and much more!**Key responsibilities of the role include:****Business*** Take ownership of daily campaign planning and buying, including schedule creation, booking, tracking and post campaign reporting* Track campaign positioning, reporting results to the Account Manager/Director or clients when relevant* Escalate any campaign delivery issues to Manager / Director as they arise* Learn and hone skills across the Luxury Publishing marketplace, inclusive of digital so as to build a solid understanding of the market and the cross-platform advertising opportunities within.* Develop cohesive and effective relationships with key media partners within the Luxury space to understand their offering in detail and be able to objectively evaluate new players.**Client*** Develop professional and trusted relationships with your clients and accommodate their requirements in a timely manner* Demonstrate passion, pride, and professionalism to delight your clients and effectively articulate the power and role of the Publishing landscape* Ensure accurate delivery of campaigns and manage market fluctuations* Interrogate and understand the client’s business and ensure that delivery across publishing media supports and delivers a return to client* Show rigour and attention to detail when buying vs plan and agreed KPIs**Collaboration:*** Collaborate with planning teams to ensure first-class client service* Show proactivity ensuring regular updates are shared with Director* Assist Publishing team members during peak periods to help alleviate workloads and ensure timely task completion* Stay engaged with key media partners to drive incremental revenue into the Forward Media Team* Work closely with the wider Investment & Activation teams to ensure overall client delivery requirements are met* Contribute to our culture of passion, pride, and investment excellence* Operate as ‘one team’ to deliver the very best output, market leading delivery and innovative ideas across all briefs* Always epitomise professional conduct and treat colleagues with respect**Who we’re looking for:*** Demonstrable passion for the Luxury advertising market across Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle sectors is required* Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills* Adept at problem solving* Strong organisational skills with the ability to effectively multitask across a range of responsibilities & manage own to-do list* Attention to detail* Highly numerate* Excellent written and spoken English* Strong work ethic – self-motivated and able to take the initiative* A positive attitude – enthusiastic and willing to learn#LI-LM2 **Contract Type :**Permanent