Senior Executive, Investment (Media)

Publicis Media; Slough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical cover

Reflection Days

Shared Parental Leave

Job summary

Publicis Media is seeking a Senior Investment Executive to join the Investment & Accountability (I&A) team. You will track, analyse, and report media buying efficiency across TV, digital, social, and print for global advertisers, ensuring contractual media productivity commitments are met.

You will collaborate with local Publicis offices worldwide, procurement teams, and media auditors to standardise reporting, drive insights, and support senior stakeholders in decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience in Media Agency Buying or Investment department or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of media metrics (CPM, CPC, CTR, GRP).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage global media investment performance and deliver commitments to international clients.
• Collaborate with local offices and auditors to ensure compliance and performance accuracy.
• Develop data reporting processes and create high-quality reports and presentations.

Skills

Media buying

Investment analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Company Description

Publicis Media harnesses the power of modern media through leading agency brands Dysrupt, Infinite Roar, Publicis Collective, Publicis Health Media, Spark Foundry, Starcom and Zenith, as well as global accelerator PMX; immersive experience group PMCI and access to integrated platform-based technologies and offerings from CJ, Epsilon and Influential.

A key business solution of Publicis Groupe, Publicis Media’s digital-first, data-driven global solutions deliver client value and drive growth in a platform-powered world. It is present in over 100 countries with over 23,000 employees worldwide.

The Team

The Investment & Accountability (I&A) team is a key pillar within Publicis Media Exchange (PMX), responsible for ensuring media productivity commitments for global clients. The team works across all media channels, including TV, digital, social, print, and out-of-home, and collaborates closely with local Publicis offices worldwide, client procurement teams, and media auditors. Their role is crucial in delivering cost efficiencies, quality ad placements, and strong ROI, which directly impacts both client relationships and agency revenue.

The Role

As a Senior Investment Executive, you’ll play a key role in Publicis Groupe’s Investment & Accountability (I&A) team, ensuring global advertisers receive best-in-class media performance. You’ll work closely with international teams to track, analyse, and report on media buying efficiency across all media types, including TV, Digital, Social, and Print.

You’ll collaborate with local Publicis offices worldwide, procurement teams, and media auditors to guarantee contractually agreed media productivity commitments are met. You’ll also develop and refine data reporting processes, contribute to new business pitches, and gain exposure to senior stakeholders within Publicis.

What you'll do:

Managing Global Media Investment Performance

• Support Investment Managers in delivering media buying commitments to international clients
• Analyze performance vs. KPIs and ensure compliance with contractual agreements
• Work closely with local Publicis teams worldwide to standardize and improve data reporting

Stakeholder Collaboration & Media Audits

• Liaise with procurement teams and external auditors to ensure compliance and performance accuracy
• Participate in internal and external meetings to track and discuss media buying performance
• Work cross-functionally with various departments within Publicis Groupe

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Collect, process, and analyze large media investment datasets
• Create high-quality reports and presentations to showcase performance insights
• Ensure consistency and accuracy in reporting across all global markets

Project Management & Process Optimization

• Develop and implement templates for media investment tracking
• Support internal projects, new business pitches, and efficiency improvements
• Identify trends and insights to enhance future media investments

What we're looking for:

• Experience in one of the following: Media Agency Buying or Investment department, Media Auditor, Media Owner sales department
• Strong knowledge of media metrics (e.g., CPM, CPC, CTR, GRP).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Analytical mindset with strong numerical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong English language skills

Additional Information

Publicis Media offers 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 the Publicis Career Page which 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.

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