Senior Executive, Investment (Media)

Senior Executive, Investment (Media)

Full-Time 50000 - 70000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Publicis Groupe UK

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage global media investments and ensure top-notch performance for international clients.
  • Company: Join Publicis Media, a leader in modern media solutions with a global presence.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive benefits including pension, private medical cover, and flexible work arrangements.
  • Other info: Embrace a culture of inclusivity and growth with opportunities for career advancement.
  • Why this job: Make an impact in a dynamic environment while collaborating with international teams.
  • Qualifications: Experience in media buying or auditing, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.

Publicis Media harnesses the power of modern media through leading agency brands Dysrupt, Infinite Roar, Publicis Collective, Publicis Health Media, Spark Foundry, Starcom, and Zenith, as well as global accelerator PMX; immersive experience group PMCI and access to integrated platform-based technologies and offerings from CJ, Epsilon and Influential. A key business solution of Publicis Groupe, Publicis Media’s digital-first, data-driven global solutions deliver client value and drive growth in a platform-powered world. It is present in over 100 countries with over 23,000 employees worldwide.

The Investment & Accountability (I&A) team is a key pillar within Publicis Media Exchange (PMX), responsible for ensuring media productivity commitments for global clients. The team works across all media channels, including TV, digital, social, print, and out-of-home, and collaborates closely with local Publicis offices worldwide, client procurement teams, and media auditors. Their role is crucial in delivering cost efficiencies, quality ad placements, and strong ROI, which directly impacts both client relationships and agency revenue.

As a Senior Investment Executive, you’ll play a key role in Publicis Groupe’s Investment & Accountability (I&A) team, ensuring global advertisers receive best-in-class media performance. You’ll work closely with international teams to track, analyse, and report on media buying efficiency across all media types, including TV, Digital, Social, and Print. You’ll collaborate with local Publicis offices worldwide, procurement teams, and media auditors to guarantee contractually agreed media productivity commitments are met. You’ll also develop and refine data reporting processes, contribute to new business pitches, and gain exposure to senior stakeholders within Publicis.

Responsibilities
  • Managing Global Media Investment Performance
    • Support Investment Managers in delivering media buying commitments to international clients
    • Analyze performance vs. KPIs and ensure compliance with contractual agreements
    • Work closely with local Publicis teams worldwide to standardize and improve data reporting
  • Stakeholder Collaboration & Media Audits
    • Liaise with procurement teams and external auditors to ensure compliance and performance accuracy
    • Participate in internal and external meetings to track and discuss media buying performance
    • Work cross-functionally with various departments within Publicis Groupe
  • Data Analysis & Reporting
    • Collect, process, and analyze large media investment datasets
    • Create high-quality reports and presentations to showcase performance insights
    • Ensure consistency and accuracy in reporting across all global markets
  • Project Management & Process Optimization
    • Develop and implement templates for media investment tracking
    • Support internal projects, new business pitches, and efficiency improvements
    • Identify trends and insights to enhance future media investments
Qualifications
  • Experience in one of the following: Media Agency Buying or Investment department, Media Auditor, Media Owner sales department
  • Strong knowledge of media metrics (e.g., CPM, CPC, CTR, GRP)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Analytical mindset with strong numerical skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong English language skills

Publicis Media offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. You’ll also have access to a range of additional initiatives, including further organizational support.

Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week. At Publicis Media, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs — for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition — please let us know. We’ll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application. Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change — building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included.

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Media Buying
Data Analysis
Performance Analysis
Stakeholder Management
Project Management
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint