Full-Time
Account Executive
Global Health
Updated on 8/24/2026
Omnicom Group
5,001-10,000 employees
Global marketing, media, and PR network
Compensation Overview
$60k - $70k/yr
Washington, DC, USA
Hybrid
At least three days in the office per week required.
Bachelor's
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- A bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
- One to two years of experience managing projects and/or clients in communications, public relations, journalism, public policy, advertising, or a related field.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when client needs require it.
- Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- An interest in global health and development issues, gender equality, social justice, food and nutrition systems, and/or international health.
- Provide service support by attending internal and client meetings and Teams calls, meeting deadlines, troubleshooting problems, drafting and updating status reports, and responding to staff and client requests and questions in a timely manner.
- Write, edit, and proofread written materials and creative collateral, including press materials, strategy memorandums, blog posts, web pages and sites, videos, advertising elements, and general client and agency correspondence.
- Collaborate with an integrated communications team to understand client goals and develop relevant and effective advertising and communication strategies.
- Track, analyze, and report on account-related news, coverage, research, and online conversation.
- Execute media relations efforts, including media list development and pitching, and develop ongoing relationships with journalists, reporters, and bloggers.
- Assist in coordinating media, client, and agency events, including identifying and securing venues; developing marketing and collateral materials with the creative team; and coordinating media placement, event production, and webcasting logistics with internal departments.
- Analyze campaign metrics and implement public engagement and social media tools.
- Contribute to and implement media strategies as directed by senior staff.
- Facilitate account billing.
Omnicom Group is a global marketing and corporate communications holding company that organizes a network of agencies to offer advertising, strategic media planning and buying, digital marketing, and public relations. Its products and services are delivered through this portfolio of agency networks and specialty firms, generating revenue from project-based fees, commissions, and performance-based incentives. The company uses the Omni platform to base marketing and sales solutions on data, helping turn insights into creative campaigns and media plans. Unlike many competitors, Omnicom combines a wide international footprint with a diversified set of agencies and a centralized data-driven approach, and it expands through strategic acquisitions. Its goal is to help clients grow brands and businesses by delivering coordinated, data-informed marketing and communications across markets worldwide.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1944
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Omnicom raised 2026 organic growth guidance to 4.5%–5% on July 28, 2026.
- Management targets $900 million in 2026 synergies, with 75%–80% hitting EBITDA.
- Novo Nordisk's $520 million U.S. media win starts in Q4 2026.
What critics are saying
- Adweek reported August 20, 2026 outsourcing of 468 Omni staffers to Endava.
- That move strips Omnicom's AI moat and invites client skepticism before 2027 renewals.
- If clients view Omni as a hollowed-out shell, Omnicom loses pricing power and strategic relevance.
What makes Omnicom Group unique
- Omnicom's Omni platform unifies data, media, and creative workflows across agencies.
- The July 28, 2026 Q2 call showed 6.1% organic growth and 17.8% margins.
- Novo Nordisk chose Omnicom on August 7, 2026, proving healthcare media strength.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Mental Health Support
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Fertility Treatment Support
Adoption
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
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↓ -56%The looming AI cost shift: why agency margin squeezes will redefine publisher branded video deals. * home * The looming AI cost shift: why agency margin squeezes will redefine publisher branded video deals. Advertising holding companies are racing to integrate generative artificial intelligence into their media planning, buying, and creative workflows. But behind the promises of automation and efficiency lies a substantial, unquantified financial liability: the massive infrastructure costs of running these advanced computing systems. As agencies begin to absorb these technical overheads, the financial pressure is highly likely to trickle down to their media partners. For digital publishers, this shift threatens to squeeze margins on their most lucrative offerings - branded content and co-produced video campaigns. The warning signs of this impending cost shift emerged directly from the top of the agency ecosystem. Speaking at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Omnicom CEO John Wren raised alarms about the underlying economics of the technology. Wren pointed out that while software companies and enterprise partners are eager to sell AI tools, the broader marketplace has not yet reckoned with the actual operational costs of executing AI at scale. To preserve their own profitability, agency holding companies are structured to pass backend operational costs along the supply chain. When agencies face margin pressure, their traditional lever is to squeeze vendor fees, production markups, and media distribution margins. Publisher-led branded video studios, which rely heavily on agency-negotiated budgets, represent a prime target for these cost-recovery efforts. In a typical branded content deal, a publisher sells a bundled package that combines creative concepting, physical production, talent sourcing, and guaranteed media distribution across its digital properties. These deals carry much higher margins than programmatic display advertising, helping to fund independent newsrooms and specialized editorial operations. However, agencies are increasingly deploying their own proprietary AI platforms to perform work that was historically outsourced to publishers or production houses. For example, Publicis Groupe's massive €300 million investment in its CoreAI platform and WPP's collaboration with Nvidia to build AI-driven content engines demonstrate how agencies are consolidating production capabilities. These platforms utilize AI for rapid storyboarding, copy variations, and localized video iteration. By moving these creative steps in-house - and justifying the massive capital expenditure to their shareholders - agencies are positioned to demand lower creative fees from publishers. The publisher is then left with the lower-margin components of the deal: physical execution and distribution. Furthermore, agencies are likely to demand deeper discounts on the distribution portion of branded video campaigns to offset their internal technology overhead. If an agency must absorb high computing costs to license proprietary large language models and clean room data architectures, that capital must be clawed back. The easiest path to doing so is insisting on lower effective CPMs (cost per thousand impressions) and reduced production fees from publisher partners. This pressure is compounded by the fact that global ad spend growth remains modest, meaning agencies must find internal efficiencies or vendor-side discounts to maintain their historically stable operating margins, which typically hover around 11% to 15% for major holding groups. This shift presents a serious challenge to publisher infrastructure and planning timelines. Building a branded video studio requires significant upfront investment in physical equipment, specialized production staff, and distribution tech stacks. Unlike programmatic ad setups, these creative operations cannot easily pivot when budgets contract. A publisher that has scaled its internal studio based on historical production margins may suddenly find those margins unsustainable if agencies insist on clawing back fees to cover their AI infrastructure investments. To insulate themselves from this looming margin squeeze, sophisticated media operators must re-evaluate how they package and price their branded content. Rather than offering easily commoditized creative services that agencies can replicate with internal AI tools, publishers need to double down on what cannot be automated: direct audience access, first-party data targeting, and proprietary talent networks. Publishers should also demand greater transparency regarding how agencies evaluate the efficiency of AI-assisted campaigns. If an agency insists on reducing a publisher's production fee because the agency utilized AI for the initial campaign strategy, the publisher must ensure that the performance metrics and distribution guarantees of the campaign are adjusted accordingly. Ultimately, the infrastructure costs of the AI transition will not be borne solely by the technology providers or the agencies themselves. As holding companies look to balance their books in the face of rising cloud computing and software licensing fees, the pressure will inevitably move downward. Publishers who rely on high-margin branded video deals must prepare now for a more adversarial negotiating environment, ensuring their operational costs are lean enough to withstand the agency squeeze. Jordan alvarez. Multimedia journalist who spent years covering creator economy platforms and understands that modern publishers are diversifying far beyond display ads. Approaches revenue innovation with healthy skepticism - interested in what actually scales, not what generates conference buzz. His reporting on commerce integrations, affiliate strategies, and video monetization always includes the infrastructure question: what does implementation actually require, and what's the realistic timeline to revenue?
Omnicom outsources AI developers. Published: August 21, 2026, 00:00 Photo: Mattias de Frumerie Hundreds of employees have had to leave as Omnicom has outsourced work to a subcontractor. Omnicom is getting rid of hundreds of employees and instead outsourcing the work to an external subcontractor, writes Adweek. This primarily concerns people who have been involved in building Omnicom's AI-based platform Omni, a product that the media agency network has described as a cornerstone of the client offering. In total, it concerns approximately 468 employees in the USA, the United Kingdom, India, and Malaysia. Additionally, Omnicom has fired around 50 employees who have been part of the product and engineering department on the Omni platform. According to sources at Adweek, cutbacks have also occurred in Australia and Malaysia.
Omnicom wins U.S. Media account for Ozempic and Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk. The holding company beat out incumbent WPP for the U.S. account valued at $520 million. 4 hours ago Omnicom will be the agency-of-record to manage Novo Nordisk's U.S. media planning and buying, a spokesperson for the Danish pharmaceutical company confirmed to ADWEEK. Novo Nordisk is known for manufacturing GLP-1 medications Ozempic and Wegovy. "We look forward to working with the Omnicom team as we continue to scale consumer-focused strategies and connect with patients through emerging channels and technologies, helping bring even greater awareness of our medicines to people living with chronic conditions such as obesity and diabetes," the spokesperson said. The global account is valued at $618 million, with the U.S. account valued at $520 million, according to data from COMvergence. Christopher Cicchiello is ADWEEK's agencies reporter. Previously, he was on the breaking news assignment desk at NBC News in Washington D.C., where he earned an Emmy nomination for his 2024 election coverage. His byline has appeared in NBC News, TODAY, Quincy News, The Times Union, and The Daily Orange. Recommended videos
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OUTFRONT shows commitment to proving value of IRL media with new leadership appointments including former IPG and Omnicom exec Huw Griffiths as Chief Data Officer. August 3, 2026 Paul Valente Comes to OUTFRONT as SVP Talent Acquisition, Caitlin Kelly as VP Communications, and Salim Holder as VP Multicultural Growth & Partnerships Liz Rave and Michael Perrotta Promoted to SVP Marketing and Internal Auditing, Respectively New York, NY - August 3, 2026 - OUTFRONT (NYSE: OUT), one of the largest and most-trusted IRL media companies in the U.S., today announced the appointment ofHuw Griffiths as Chief Data Officer, Paul Valente as Senior Vice President, Talent Acquisition, Caitlin Kelly as Vice President, Communications, and Salim Holder as Vice President, Multicultural Growth & Partnerships, alongside the promotions of Liz Rave to Senior Vice President, Marketing and Michael Perrotta to Senior Vice President, Internal Audit. The appointments were announced by Chief People Officer Laurie Rosenfield. "We're building a leadership team that brings together the expertise needed to help define the future and quantify the value of IRL as a trusted medium in an era during which people are responding to AI and other forces by seeking more real-life experiences," said Rosenfield. "Huw, Paul, Caitlin, and Salim each bring unique expertise that will help strengthen our capabilities while Liz and Michael have consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership and impact." Huw Griffiths joins OUTFRONT as Chief Data Officer, where he will lead the company's data, audience, analytics, and measurement capabilities. Reporting to the Head of Digital Strategy, Jeff Hackett, he will oversee the Research & Insights team and help accelerate OUTFRONT's efforts to deliver more sophisticated audience solutions and measurement capabilities for advertisers. Griffiths brings a unique combination of agency leadership, product strategy, analytics, and measurement expertise. He began his career in market research before helping build the advanced analytics practice at Omnicom's OMD. He later served as Chief Product Officer at IPG's UM, overseeing global research, data, tools, and analytics, before becoming Chief Product Strategist at IPG's Kinesso. Most recently, he has advised companies through his own consulting practice. Paul Valente joins OUTFRONT as Senior Vice President, Talent Acquisition, where he will lead the company's enterprise talent acquisition strategy and recruiting organization. As a member of the Human Resources leadership team, he will partner closely with senior leaders to align workforce planning and recruiting strategies with the company's evolving business needs. Paul will oversee all aspects of talent acquisition, including executive recruiting, recruiting operations, employment branding, recruiting technology, vendor management, and talent analytics, helping ensure OUTFRONT continues to attract and develop the talent needed to support its growth and long-term success. Caitlin Kelly will join OUTFRONT as Vice President, Communications to lead corporate communications, executive visibility, public relations, thought leadership, and strategic storytelling, helping strengthen OUTFRONT's position as the leader in IRL media. She brings nearly two decades of experience building growth narratives for media, marketing, technology, and high-growth companies, with deep expertise translating complex industries into compelling stories that drive business impact. Prior to joining OUTFRONT, Caitlin founded EZ Newswire, a communications technology platform backed by leading media investors including Hearst, and built two successful advisory businesses serving companies across the advertising and marketing ecosystem. Earlier in her career, she spent six years at MediaLink, where she rose to Vice President, International, helping expand the firm's global business and advising many of the industry's leading media and technology companies. Also joining the company is Salim Holder as Vice President, Multicultural Growth & Partnerships, a newly created role focused on building strategic partnerships that expand OUTFRONT's reach across influential cultural communities and organizations. An entrepreneur, marketer, and storyteller, Holder brings experience spanning brand marketing, business building, and workforce innovation, and will help drive new growth opportunities, strengthen client relationships, and deepen OUTFRONT's cultural relevance in the marketplace. Working closely with Kelly and Holder will be OUTFRONT's marketing team, including Liz Rave, who has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Marketing. Rave has been instrumental in elevating its marketing strategy and brand presence, helping OUTFRONT position as a leader in the evolving IRL media landscape. Earlier this year, she expanded her responsibilities to include leadership of its centralized Content team, overseeing content marketing, social video, and the continued evolution of its brand expression across channels. In her new role, Liz will continue to lead strategic marketing initiatives that strengthen its market position, deepen engagement with clients and partners, and support OUTFRONT's continued growth. Her collaborative leadership, creative vision, and commitment to innovation have made a meaningful impact across the organization. Rave was recognized as a member of the inaugural class of the Top 24 Women Who Drive OOH Growth. Finally, Michael Perrotta has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Internal Audit, recognizing his contributions to strengthening governance, operational excellence, and financial oversight across the organization. Before joining OUTFRONT in 2014 to start the company's internal audit department, Perrotta did the same for CBS, which he joined in 2006. Prior to CBS, he worked at local and regional public accounting firms before going to PwC, where he became senior manager in its Technology, InfoCom, Media and Entertainment practice. Together, these appointments further strengthen OUTFRONT's leadership team as it continues investing in the communications, data, technology, creativity, and talent shaping the future of IRL media. About OUTFRONT Media: OUTFRONT is one of the largest and most trusted out-of-home media companies in the U.S., helping brands connect with audiences in the moments and environments that matter most. As OUTFRONT evolves, it's defining a new era of in-real-life (IRL) marketing, turning public spaces into platforms for creativity, connection, and cultural relevance. With a nationwide footprint across billboards, digital displays, transit systems, and other out-of-home formats, OUTFRONT turns creative into powerful real-world experiences. Its in-house agency, OUTFRONT STUDIOS, and award-winning innovation team, XLabs, deliver standout storytelling, supported by advanced technology and data tools that can drive measurable impact. 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