Associate Media Director, Global Partnerships

Publicis Groupe; New York, Providence (NY, RI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global communications agency seeks an ambitious candidate for a unique role focused on strategic media partnerships. The position emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and a strong understanding of the media landscape. Ideal for self-starters eager to influence and drive impactful campaigns.

Benefits

Paid Family Care

Tuition Assistance

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of media buying experience with progressive levels of responsibility.
• 2+ years of team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct, ideate and manage strategic investment guidance of global partnerships.
• Develop innovative, well-targeted marketing solutions.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical

Organizational

Time-management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

Kantar

ComScore

Job description

Company Description

With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at center of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, Starcom partners with the world's leading marketers and brands, including Bank of America, Best Buy, Kellogg Company, McDonald's, Novartis, Samsung, Visa and more.

Job Description

This is a unique role on a unique team. You will be working side by side with the client on a dynamic category with growth targets across key global markets & brands. You have the opportunity to help re-write the rule book for what best in class launch / sustain campaigns look like for a whole new generation of consumers. You will be a key influencer and driver to bring to life marketplace partnerships, evaluating new opportunities to align brand/ audience passion points/ culture across local markets.

The right candidate is a self-starter, energetic & curious to keep pushing for great and relentless in delivering. You will be comfortable working within a matrixed team, have the gravitas to discuss ideas/ opportunities/ updates with senior clients and energize global teams to support. You have a strong media background, investment-first mind-set, with an understanding of end to end IMCs. This is an energetic, supportive andcollaborative team that manages a partnership-driven client and fosters an environment of respect, learning, and development.

Deliverables includes generation of strategic insights across key Global Media Partners and recommendations resulting in inputs for tool-kit development, deployment and closed loop learning working with key agency stakeholders. This is THE opportunity for a highly ambitious candidate looking to learn quickly and be part of career defining campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Direct, ideate and manage strategic investment guidance of global partnerships across the media eco-system (linear TV, FEP, VOD, OTT, Mobile, Connected TV, Addressable, OOH, Display and Social) including proposal development, campaign activation guidance and maintenance, and post-buy recaps across global network
• Strategize with brand stakeholders and client to develop innovative, well-targeted marketing solutions
• Interface with clients and partner agencies to build inputs into strategic communication plans for targeted audiences in partnership with Global Brands team
• Q/A client deliverables to ensure grounded in business reality/ accuracy
• Understand and effectively communicate value proposition, technology, and processes as related to the growth of current accounts
• Participate in investment forecasting exercises for global clients
• Develop processes to ensure data integrity and implement across the teams
• Provide ideas and solutions for pain points/problems in processes; then work alongside internal and external teams to develop best practices, enhancements, and tools to improve these
• Determine and activate how to deliver necessary data to teams for various reporting purposes
• Build and maintain strong relationships across multiple internal teams and external teams
• Maintain relationships with vendors to ensure trust and confidence with our buying partners
• Participate in regular knowledge share sessions to share and learn new strategies for optimizing and enhancing campaign performance
• Embrace and encourage a culture based on teamwork, collaboration, and support

Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s degree preferred, preferably with a concentration in marketing, advertising, communications, business, sociology, or consumer insights
  • Strong understanding of the TV and digital media landscape (Linear TV, FEP, VOD, OTT, Mobile, Connected TV, Addressable, OOH, Display and Social)
  • 5+years of media buying experience with progressive levels of responsibility
  • 2+ years of team management experience
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills
  • Strong quantitative skills, including analytical abilities and math proficiency
  • Proficiency and comfort with handling data and reporting.
  • Knowledge of the media eco-system including emerging trends and an understanding of core global media partners
  • Resourceful, curious, and motivated individual with an ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
  • Ability to manage timelines, projects and personnel with client and across cross-functional teams including local markets
  • Proven experience in successfully managing multiple work streams at one time
  • Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
  • Excellent presentation skills to effectively lead meetings in-person with key clients
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and manage priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with strong understanding of Excel and PowerPoint
  • Experience working within media systems/platforms (Kantar, MOAT, GWI/TGI, Prisma, ComScore a plus)

Additional Information

Starcom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:

• Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
• Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
• Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
• Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
• Matching Gifts programs
• Flexible working arrangements
• 'Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
• Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to U.S. based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

Compensation Range: $95,950.00 - $150,995.00 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 5/15/25.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [e-mail]. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.