AV Senior Account Executive

Company description Spark Foundry make up part of a thriving global media network and are part of the Publicis Groupe, one of the world’s leading communications groups. We are globally connected with over 8,000 employees in 110 offices across 70 countries.

Who We Are in the UK? Spark Foundry, the Acceleration Agency. We help brands to identify, learn and respond to opportunities faster than the competition. Every client has an area of their business they need to accelerate, from short‑term goals to long‑term transformation. We’ve proven our approach during the most difficult year on record. Now we’re using it to provide a launchpad for their future. Come be an accelerator with us.

How we accelerate:

• Planning: an approach that works in practice rather than theory, arming planners with the ability to create cutting edge campaigns
• Intelligence: a suite of tools that give definitive answers to big questions, and uncovers actionable insights about real people
• Trading: a model built on flexibility and trusted relationships, underpinned with bold guarantees
• Relationships: a culture of asking challenging questions to better understand the brief – we are not a ‘yes’ agency
• People: a strong history of recruiting talent from diverse backgrounds and accelerating their careers

Our Commitment: We are diverse though our experience, people and the clients we look after - and we celebrate that diversity. Our people hold us accountable to our beliefs and via regular surveys and our grass roots D&I team, The Collective, and internal next generation board, Firestarters, we hold regular events and work continually towards generating ideas, initiatives and educating our people to ensure we are a diverse and inclusive agency. As part of our dedication to create an inclusive and diverse workforce, Spark Foundry is committed to equal access to opportunity for people without regard to race, age, sex, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

Overview: At Spark Foundry, we don’t just plan and buy media, we help brands grow faster. As part of Publicis Groupe, one of the world’s leading communications groups, we combine scale, intelligence, and creativity to deliver meaningful impact for our clients. We’re now looking for an AV Senior Account Executive to join our AV team and play a key role in delivering best‑in‑class TV, Video, YouTube and AV campaigns. As an AV Senior Account Executive, you’ll support the AV Manager in the smooth day‑to‑day running of client accounts while taking real ownership of AV buying and planning.

Responsibilities:

• Buy and deliver high‑quality TV and AV campaigns, including Video and YouTube
• Lead TV buying negotiations, escalating challenges and opportunities when needed
• Oversee and support junior team members, ensuring buying excellence and best practice
• Own financial accuracy, PCA collation, and AV admin processes
• Collaborate closely with Planning, Data, Content and Investment teams
• Stay ahead of AV market trends across TV, SVOD, Cinema and Video

Qualifications:

• Experience in implementational planning and AV buying
• Strong understanding of the AV marketplace and media dynamics
• Working knowledge of buying systems (e.g. Caria, Prisma, MediaOcean, TechEdge, AdDynamics)
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence handling large data sets
• Strong communication skills and existing media owner relationships
• Curiosity, energy, and a genuine passion for the media industry

Additional information: Spark has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we 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).