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 the centre 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, we are the flagship Publicis Media agency that uses our ‘Power of One’ business model, with teams that span multiple disciplines across clients such as Aldi, P&G, P&O Ferries, Primark, Samsung, Stellantis, and Visa.
We place a huge focus on our People and have driven flagship D&I and L&D programmes within Publicis Media; our goal is to help every individual reach their fullest potential and we encourage everyone to make “Brave Plays” in how they approach their work and their own career development. As a result, we have an exceptionally energised and committed talent base, all of us proud of our welcoming and supportive culture, as evidenced by our recognition as one of Campaign’s Best Places to Work for three years in a row (2021, 2022 and 2023) and most excitingly,
Media Week's Agency of the Year 2023!
Overview
Are you an AV Media Buyer craving more opportunities to grow, this could be the fresh start you need. With exciting new clients on board, we're expanding our team and looking for an
AV Senior Account Executive to be part of that journey.
You’ll play a key role in shaping AV strategy, delivery, and innovation across P&G’s AV portfolio—one of the UK’s largest and most exciting media accounts. Whether you're aiming for your next step or are ready to flex your skills in a larger arena, there’s plenty of room to make an impact within our AV team in Publicis.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do:
- Lead and implement AV campaigns that deliver results.
- Work closely with your AV Director to ensure commercial, audit and client priorities are always top of mind.
- Collaborate with Planning and Investment teams to ensure timely, high-quality AV planning and buying.
- Get under the skin of audience behaviour using the latest tech and systems.
Qualifications
What are we looking for?
What You’ll Bring—and How We’ll Help You Grow:
- Innovative Campaigns That Stand Out: You’ll be leading the way in creating AV media buying that grab attention and deliver great results. We’ll help you stay on top of industry trends so your work always makes an impact.
- Expert in AV Campaigns: From TV and video to Connected TV and cinema, you’ll confidently execute campaigns. We’ll make sure you have the latest insights to keep ahead of the game.
- Great Team Player & Client-Focused: Your ability to negotiate, present, and communicate will be key as you collaborate with our team, clients, and media owners. We’ll support you in fine-tuning these skills.
- Comfortable with Media Tools: You’ll be using tools like Media Ocean, Prisma, Excel, and PowerPoint to make smart decisions and deliver great insights. We’ll help you stay sharp with them.
- Detail-Oriented with a Creative Edge: You’ll have a keen eye for detail while working in a team where creativity and collaboration are always encouraged.
Additional Information
Starcom has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Planswe also offer;
- WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
- REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
- HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
- FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
- FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
- GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.
Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!
Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week.
We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.
Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).
