Senior VP: Paid Media Strategy & Planning

Publicis Groupe ANZ; Plano, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k plan

Wellness program

Flexible work arrangements

Parental leave

Job summary

Starcom is a global media leader and part of Publicis Groupe. The role focuses on leading media strategy development, building client relationships, and translating insights into actionable plans across cross-functional teams.

We seek a senior leader with a deep expertise in omnichannel media and a track record of delivering growth for major brands. The position offers a client-facing, collaborative environment with strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in media planning/strategy with progressive levels of responsibility.
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience, demonstrating a strong capacity to manage, mentor and develop teams.
• Experience across all media types (omnichannel, brand/performance, national/local, shopper, etc.).
• Able to adapt resources and outputs quickly while maintaining executional excellence.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to tell a compelling story and galvanize teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead media strategy development and holistic planning to deliver on campaign and business objectives.
• Build and maintain key client relationships; serve as main point of contact across workstreams.
• Ensure media recommendations are grounded in brand objectives, data, and insights.
• Maintain knowledge of media landscapes to inform client discussions and strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate strategy into actionable plans and opportunities.
• Provide vision, direction, and support across all levels to drive growth and delivery.

Job description

Starcom is a global media leader and part of Publicis Groupe. The role focuses on leading media strategy development, building client relationships, and translating insights into actionable plans across cross-functional teams.

We seek a senior leader with a deep expertise in omnichannel media and a track record of delivering growth for major brands. The position offers a client-facing, collaborative environment with strong growth opportunities.