Senior Programmatic Executive

Publicis Groupe; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical cover

Reflection Days

Shared Parental Leave

Job summary

Zenith International, part of Publicis Groupe, is hiring a Programmatic Senior Account Executive to deliver high-quality digital campaigns for a diverse client base. You will join the OneProgrammatic team, handling setup through to optimisation, reporting, and analysis, while expanding your programmatic expertise.

You will work in a collaborative environment that values curiosity, attention to detail, and ongoing learning, with opportunities to explore new technology and drive client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience with programmatic advertising and campaign metrics.
• Experience with media platforms and campaign technology.
• Strong attention to detail in campaign setups and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Set up, manage, and optimise programmatic campaigns from start to finish.
• Support campaign delivery across display, online video, YouTube, Connected TV, and BOD.
• Build trafficking documentation and coordinate with operational teams to ensure campaigns launch accurately.
• Apply quality assurance checks throughout campaign implementation to identify and resolve potential issues.
• Support campaign tracking, regular reporting, and post-campaign analysis.
• Work with colleagues to resolve platform, data, and finance queries clearly and efficiently.
• Explore relevant platform features and industry developments that could improve client outcomes.

Skills

Programmatic advertising

Campaign measurement

Platform knowledge

Data reporting

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Curiosity

Tools

Programmatic platforms

Job description

Company description

We are the ROI agency, apositionwe haveproudlyheld trueto since 2005. Our more than 6,000specialistsacross95marketsofferunparalleledcapabilitiesinMedia,Data,Technology, Commerce and Content. We put effectiveness at the heart of our work to solve complex challenges, drive successful business outcomes, and grow our clients’businesses.

Over the years, we have evolved our definitionof ROI, as it has changed with the ever- complicatedcommunicationslandscape.ROI isnolongersimplyaboutthemost efficient planning, buying and reporting of media.

Yes,ROIisaboutdeliveringReturnonInvestment;butit’salsoaboutgoingbeyondtodelivera

ReturnonImaginationandmoreintegratedexperiencesthatinspireGrowth.Top-linegrowth

forourclients’businesses,growthforourpeopleandgrowthforourculture.

Poweredbyourbest-in-classproprietarytoolsanddata,ourworkspansthefullspectrumof media communications, from analytics, data and technology to performance marketing, content and superior trading.

ThisbreadthmeanswedeliverInsightthatliesattheintersectionofconsumer,category,and brand, attributing every budget to stronger business outcomes.

Itmeanswedelivermorecreativemediasolutionsthatbringtogetherbest-in-classstrategy, planning and the power of Publicis Groupe to ensure distinct and more personal brand experiences for our clients.

Itmeansweadoptnewdataanalyticsandvalueoptimisationtechniqueswhilebuilding

relationshipswithsomeoftheworld’smostexcitingstart-ups.Weleverageover30yearsof media planning expertise to go beyond traditional media solutions and deliver a Return on Investment that is both forward–thinking and accountable to our clients.

AtZenith,weultimatelyseekoutamoremeaningfulkindofROI. Ouruniquewayofthinking inspiresgrowth for some of theworld’sleadingbrands,includingCoty,Electrolux,Essity, Lactalis, Luxottica, Nestlé, Nomad Foods, Reckitt,TikTok and Verizon.

Overview

Programmatic Senior Account Executive

We are hiring a Programmatic Senior Account Executive to help deliver high-quality digital campaigns for a diverse range of clients. You will work with the OneProgrammatic team at Performics, supporting campaigns from initial setup through to optimisation, reporting, and analysis. This is an opportunity to strengthen your programmatic expertise, explore new technology, and see the impact of your work. You will join a collaborative team that values curiosity, attention to detail, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:

• Set up, manage, and optimise programmatic campaigns from start to finish.
• Support campaign delivery across display, online video, YouTube, Connected TV, and Broadcast Video on Demand.
• Build trafficking documentation and coordinate with operational teams to ensure campaigns launch accurately.
• Apply quality assurance checks throughout campaign implementation to identify and resolve potential issues.
• Support campaign tracking, regular reporting, and post-campaign analysis.
• Work with colleagues to resolve platform, data, and finance queries clearly and efficiently.
• Explore relevant platform features and industry developments that could improve client outcomes.

Qualifications

Skills we're looking for:

• An understanding of programmatic advertising and the key metrics used to measure campaign performance.
• Experience using, or an interest in developing expertise across, media platforms and campaign technology.
• Strong attention to detail when reviewing campaign setups, data, and reporting outputs.
• A practical approach to problem-solving, including knowing when to ask questions or raise an issue.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and partners.
• Curiosity about the wider media landscape and a willingness to continue learning.
• A commitment to constructive feedback and to supporting an inclusive working environment.

Additional information

Zenith International 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 Pagewhich 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.

At Zenith International, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. We’ll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application.

Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change - building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included.