Associate Director

Publicis Groupe; Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 4,200,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global brand exposure

Data-driven ecosystem

Learning from Publicis Groupe

Job summary

Starcom, part of Publicis Groupe, is seeking an Associate Director - Content Marketing (North) to lead strategic content initiatives that integrate with media plans and drive measurable business outcomes.

The role demands 8-12 years of experience in content and creative strategy, strong leadership, and a proven ability to manage complex stakeholder networks across a regional footprint. Experience with Gen AI/AR/VR is preferred.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in content strategy/creative strategy/branded content.
• Experience in agency units/sports marketing/talent marketing agencies preferred.
• Understanding of emerging tech solutions is a must (Gen AI, AR, VR etc)
• Experience in developing and executing branded properties, collaborations and large-scale content campaigns.
• Exceptional ideation & storytelling with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience working in a matrix environment managing partners, internal stakeholders and clients.
• Excellent communication, presentation interpersonal & analytical skills
• Proven ability to manage a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Identify audience insights and content opportunities
• Develop integrated content strategies aligned with brand and media objectives
• Ideate and execute industry first PR’able solutions
• Plan and execute content creation and associations across Digital, TV, Radio & Print in an integrated manner
• Responsible to drive revenue for the unit in the region
• Lead development of high-quality content (copies, scripts, blogs, video concepts, social creatives)
• Collaborate with creative, design, and production teams
• Ensure content aligns with brand tone, messaging, and campaign goals
• Track content performance metrics: engagement, reach, conversions, ROI
• Build reports and derive actionable insights
• Continuously optimize based on performance data
• Manage a lean team in the region
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (media, creative, analytics)
• Manage and hone client relationships

Skills

Content strategy

Creative strategy

Branded content

Agency experience

Gen AI & AR/VR

Team management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

MS Office suite

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Starcom is a leading global media agency and part of Publicis Groupe, known for delivering data-driven and people-centric marketing solutions. With a presence across 100+ markets, Starcom specializes in integrated media planning, digital and performance marketing, programmatic, and content-led strategies. Guided by its “Human Experience (HX)” approach, the agency combines consumer insights, technology, and creativity to help brands build meaningful connections and drive measurable business outcomes.

Role Overview

We are looking for a strategic and creative Associate Director - Content Marketing (North) to drive impactful storytelling through an IMC approach anchored in culture and content. This role will focus on building content strategies that integrate with media planning to enhance brand engagement and deliver measurable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify audience insights and content opportunities
• Develop integrated content strategies aligned with brand and media objectives
• Ideate and execute industry first PR’able solutions
• Plan and execute content creation and associations across Digital, TV, Radio & Print in an integrated manner
• Responsible to drive revenue for the unit in the region

2. Content Creation & Execution

• Lead development of high-quality content (copies, scripts, blogs, video concepts, social creatives)
• Collaborate with creative, design, and production teams
• Ensure content aligns with brand tone, messaging, and campaign goals

3. Analytics & Reporting

• Track content performance metrics: engagement, reach, conversions, ROI
• Build reports and derive actionable insights
• Continuously optimize based on performance data

4. Team and stakeholder management

• Manage a lean team in the region
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (media, creative, analytics)
• Manage and hone client relationships

Key Skills & Requirements

• 8-12 years of experience in content strategy/creative strategy/branded content
• Experience in agency units/sports marketing/talent marketing agencies preferred
• Understanding of emerging tech solutions is a must (Gen AI, AR, VR etc)
• Experience in developing and executing branded properties, collaborations and associations and large-scale content campaigns.
• Exceptional ideation & storytelling with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience working in a matrix environment managing partners, internal stakeholders and clients
• Excellent communication, presentation interpersonal & analytical skills
• Proven ability to manage a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Why Join Starcom

• Work on leading global and Indian brands
• Be part of a data-driven, content + media integrated ecosystem
• Access to global tools and learning from Publicis Groupe