Senior Account Executive - Media Planning

Publicisgroupe; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency in London seeks a Senior Account Executive for their Media Planning team. The role involves managing client relationships, executing B2B campaigns, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have media agency experience and strong communication skills. The agency promotes a supportive culture with a focus on diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Income Protection Plans

Reflection Days

Family Friendly Policies

Hybrid Working

Agency Discounts

Qualifications

• 1-2 years media agency or similar experience.
• Experience in digital media, especially Paid Social and/or Programmatic.

Responsibilities

• Support in building and executing multi-channel media strategies.
• Lead on day-to-day client communication and campaign updates.
• Collaborate with internal teams for effective campaign execution.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Job description

Company description

Publicis Pro is an integrated B2B marketing agency that exists to find the extraordinary in every business and tell the world about it. Our approach brings together strategy, creative, influence and commerce to move markets, create remarkable brands, shape decisions, and connect the sales journey.

Extraordinary work can only be done by extraordinary people – so we’re committed to building an agency environment where remarkable talent can flourish and grow.

The results of our efforts? We’ve got multiple ‘Best Place to Work’ awards under our belt, plus one of the best benefits packages in the industry. Publicis Pro is a singular agency environment that combines deep care for our work with deep care for our people – and we’re always on the lookout for extraordinary new talent.

Our Commitment
Diversity and inclusion is a core part of who we are at Publicis Pro. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, celebrates and supports our wonderfully diverse employee group – whatever their age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability or ethnicity. Diversity and inclusion doesn’t just fuel our creativity and innovation, it brings us closer to our people and audiences. We will continue to strive to create a culture and environment where everyone feels empowered and more importantly comfortable enough to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Overview

The Media Planning team is responsible for planning and overseeing the execution of campaign activations across Display, Paid Search & Social across a variety of clients. These are core channels, but the team also operates across, TV, partnerships, influencer strategy and creative.

Within this role, you’ll be working with the Planning Director and Account Manager to deliver integrated campaigns. You’ll support the management of client relationships, working collaboratively to deliver best in class B2B media solutions. No two days are the same within the Media Team and it’s great for people who enjoy working within a team and developing strong relationships.

This is a great opportunity to learn and develop through leadership across teams, exposure to end-to-end planning and organised training within the digital media space.

Whilst the successful candidate will be well supported by the Account Planning Director and Account Manager(s) it is expected that they should be able to ‘hit the ground running’, and for the most part be able to work autonomously, acting as the key day-to-day support and contact for clients.

The ideal candidate will be personable and approachable. There’s a lot of interaction with stakeholders internally and externally so a person which can lead conversations with larger groups would succeed.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Account Executive in our Media Planning team, you'll help bring smart, integrated B2B campaigns to life across digital channels. You’ll be the go-to for day-to-day client comms, campaign coordination, and performance insights, working closely with channel experts and creative minds to deliver work that truly moves the dial.

Media Planning & Strategy

• Support in building and executing multi-channel media strategies across Paid Social, Search, Display and more

• Turn data into action—analyse campaign performance to identify optimisations and growth opportunities

• Keep your finger on the pulse of industry trends and platform updates to inform smarter planning

• Liaise with media owners to explore new platforms, partnerships, and products

• Confidently contribute to client and internal conversations around media opportunities

Client Partnership

• Lead on day-to-day client communication and campaign updates

• Bring clarity to complex briefs and help shape solutions that deliver strong ROI

• Present results, insights and strategic recommendations with confidence and credibility

Campaign Delivery

• Work with activation specialists to turn plans into high-performing campaigns

• Monitor weekly performance, troubleshoot issues, and suggest optimisations

• Support in compiling performance reports and presentations that tell a clear story

• Ensure campaign budgets, billing and reconciliations are accurate and on track

Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure integrated, efficient, and effective campaign execution

• Help foster a positive, collaborative culture—supporting knowledge-sharing, team check-ins and social initiatives

Qualifications

• 1-2 years media agency or similar experience
• Experience in digital planning process
• Experience in digital media, with emphasis on Paid Social and/or Programmatic
• B2B experience and clear understanding of the B2B media ecosystem/planning nuances a plus
• Strong understanding of key reporting metrics across channels and how these ladder up to support client business objectives
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment; work under pressure and effectively priorities workload
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Dedicated, hardworking and organised
• Numerical, analytical with an eye for detail
• Strategic and creative in their approach
• Keen to learn
• Passionate about the new media marketplace and technology
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a wider team
• Promotes good work both internally and externally

Additional information

Publicis Pro has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• HYBRID WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday.
• AGENCY DISCOUNTS, onsite gym, and discount in our Publicis-Owned Pub – “The Pregnant Man”

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week.

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Pagewhich showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).