Senior Partnerships Executive - Starcom

Publicis Media Content (PMC) creates and curates premium content which aligns what brands want to say with what audiences want to hear. By fusing search, social and influencer data we can quickly identify what good looks like for any audience on any platform for any type of creative asset. Either by partnering with media owners and influencers or by using our in-house team of skilled producers and creatives, we create effective, impactful data‑led content which ensures maximum engagement and earned reach with no compromise on quality. Working locally and globally we service client accounts across Publicis Media’s three UK agencies; Zenith, Starcom, and Spark Foundry. Often working alongside other Publicis practices and services we collaborate to deliver best‑in‑class work with seamless project management. The PMC team is 70+ strong and growing. Media partnerships is at the heart of what we do, working with broadcasters, social media publishers, print partners, and increasingly gaming and metaverse partners, we activate over 100 campaigns each year. We have a growing team of social and influencer specialists producing content to fulfil client needs in paid and owned channels. The fastest-growing part of the team are our content insight consultants.

Our Commitment Publicis Media Content (PMC) is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background.

Overview We are looking for a Senior Partnerships Executive to join the amazing partnerships team. Reporting into the Partnerships Manager, you will support with the execution of multiple campaigns across a range of clients and sectors. You will be responsible for supporting with the day‑to‑day management of media partnerships and providing data and conducting research for brief responses.

Responsibilities

• Support with the project management of integrated partnership solutions to deliver KPIs across a range of clients, including brand partnerships, sponsorships, advertiser funded programmes and product placement.
• Challenge suppliers & media owners to deliver innovative responses to briefs & provide solutions to client challenges.
• Support your manager with responding to briefs and present ideas to enhance campaigns.
• Deliver insightful and valuable reports for clients on their media partnerships, to better inform future campaigns.
• Book media onto finance system and ensure clients are billed on time.
• Manage digital campaign trafficking.
• Produce deliverables in Excel, Word and PowerPoint with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Prioritise work‑load, manage tasks and liaise with team members on a daily basis to ensure projects are delivered on time.
• Confidently provide input at client meetings and develop presentation skills to pitch ideas.
• Develop an understanding of all Publicis brands, services and practices.

Qualifications

• Exposure to a media role preferably including branded content partnerships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible and hard working - used to working to deadlines under pressure.
• Knowledge of all media channels and expertise in some.
• Experience using research tools.
• Project management skills and a level of negotiation skills.

Additional information Publicis Media 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).