Global Content Partnerships Manager

Company Description

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.

The Team

The Partnerships team sits within the Content Service for Publicis. Our Content Service consists of 70+ specialists working across content strategy & planning, creative, production, social, influencers and partnerships. We service Publicis brands, building complete content stories which are audience-centric and platform-native. Our global scale gives us unrivalled access to market-leading data, tech, marketplaces & partners.

Role

Reporting into a Global Partnership Director, you will be required to help create and deliver integrated multi-market branded content partnerships across all media channels. This will include end-to-end management of campaigns, building trusted relationships and working with internal teams to deliver innovative responses to briefs that exceed client expectations. Where required, you will work with other PMC teams such as influencers, creative, production, strategy or social to deliver.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-market content partnerships, ensuring strategic frameworks, robust evaluation of publisher proposals, and measurable outcomes aligned to client goals.
• Partner with your Director and agency teams to deliver end-to-end content solutions for clients.
• Project manage integrated partnerships across brand collaborations, sponsorships, advertiser-funded programs, and product placements.
• Challenge media partners to deliver innovative solutions that meet client briefs and business KPIs.
• Negotiate optimal value for clients, ensuring deals comply with agreed pricing guarantees and relevant trading teams are informed.
• Deliver insightful client reports, leveraging marketing and industry expertise to inform future campaigns.
• Support new business pitches with creative ideas, research, and strategic input as required.
• Define clear roles, responsibilities, milestones, and KPIs at the start of each project.
• Manage day-to-day client relationships, lead status meetings, resolve issues, and elevate when necessary.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, media owners, agency partners, and internal teams to drive retention and revenue growth.
• Understand and support digital campaign trafficking processes where required.
• Ensure all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget.
• Maintain finance accuracy, staying updated on billing processes and approvals.

Qualifications

• Experience working with centralised clients.
• Solid understanding of the global media landscape & the role of content within it.
• Confident dealing with global and senior clients/stakeholders.
• Strong end-to-end project management skills and negotiation skills.
• Creative & structured approach to devising partnership opportunities.
• Process driven, experience using research and measurement tools.
• Ability to analyse campaign results and produce insightful reports and PCAs.
• Flexible and hard working - used to working to deadlines under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Experience with budget & finance management.

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).