Senior Manager, Marketing

Publicis Groupe; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,050 - 107,835; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Family care leave

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible time off

Job summary

Publicis Groupe seeks a hands-on writer, editor, and communicator to lead MSL's social and digital presence, manage the awards program from submission to celebration, and pitch stories to key trade outlets. You will work with the EVP, practice leaders, designers, producers, and external partners to elevate the brand and deliver high-impact campaigns.

The ideal candidate is a builder who creates structure, improves processes, and brings new ideas.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in marketing, communications, or public relations, ideally within an agency environment.
• Strong writing and editing skills with adaptable tone for audiences.
• Proven experience managing award show submissions.
• Established relationships across PR and advertising trade media preferred.
• Experience managing social media and digital channels for a brand or agency.
• Strong project management skills with ability to prioritize multiple initiatives.
• Experience mentoring junior team members and partnering with senior leaders.
• Bias for action, commitment to quality, and good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Own MSL's social and digital presence across channels and calendar.
• Lead MSL U.S.'s awards program from strategy to submission and recognition.
• Manage trade media strategy; pitch stories and develop press materials.
• Write, edit, and elevate agency communications including executive messaging and LinkedIn content.
• Support high-visibility agency moments, events, and activations.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Social media management

Project management

Strategic counsel

AI tools familiarity

Bias for action

Job description

Overview

This is a hands‑on role for a strong writer, editor, and communicator who knows how to get things done. You'll lead MSL's social channels and digital platforms, manage our awards program from submission to celebration, and pitch our stories to the industry trades that shape our category. You'll partner closely with the EVP, Marketing & Communications, practice leaders, designers, producers, and external partners to elevate MSL's brand. The ideal candidate is a builder who enjoys creating structure, improving processes, and bringing new ideas to the table. You have exceptional attention to detail, write with clarity and impact, edit with confidence, and have the judgment and taste to know what great looks like.

Responsibilities

Own MSL's social and digital presence. Manage our social channels and digital platforms, oversee the content calendar, edit and occasionally write copy, brief creative partners, and ensure content is on‑brand and on schedule. Track performance and apply insights to continually improve our presence.

Lead MSL U.S.'s awards program. Manage the awards process from strategy through submission—writing and editing entries, coordinating creative assets, managing deadlines, tracking results, and identifying new opportunities. Partner closely with the EVP, account teams, writers, designers, and producers to showcase our best work.

Manage trade media and industry visibility. Support trade media strategy by pitching stories, responding to media opportunities, and developing compelling press materials. Stay on top of industry trends, media landscapes, and reporter interests to maximize visibility.

Write, edit, and elevate agency communications. Serve as a trusted writer and editor for internal and external communications, including executive messaging, LinkedIn content, website copy, announcements, and other thought leadership.

Support high‑profile agency moments. Help bring MSL to life across industry events, internal initiatives, and cultural moments—from Cannes and award shows to employee engagement and agency activations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in marketing, communications, or public relations, ideally within an agency environment
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt tone and format for different audiences
• Proven experience managing award show submissions
• Established relationships across PR and advertising trade media preferred
• Experience managing social media and digital channels for a brand or agency
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Experience managing a direct report or mentoring a junior team member
• Confidence partnering with senior leaders and providing thoughtful strategic counsel
• Familiarity with AI tools and a curiosity for how emerging technologies can enhance communications and marketing
• You have a bias for action, commitment to quality and a sense of humor

Benefits

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

EEO Statement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

Compensation Range: USD $75,050.00 - USD $107,835.00/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 8/1/2026.