Associate Director
Publicis Groupe
Associate Director
Publicis Groupe
Runs advertising and digital transformation services
Starcom is the world's first standalone media agency, a storied innovator that continues to lead the way for many of the world's best brands.
Starcom has long been the professional birthplace and proving ground for marketing leaders – CEOs, CMOs, sales leaders, and technology pioneers – and we continue to drive the industry with peerless talent and relentless innovation.
From the start, we've known that achieving growth for our clients requires understanding and connecting with real people where they live and work, in ways they value.
In an AI era, we remain ""Guided By Humanity,"" a phrase that describes our foundational belief that human expertise must remain in the driver's seat, supported by the best processes and technology.
With our proprietary capabilities and Publicis Media's industry-leading resources and clout, we create ideas that move people and drive transformative business outcomes for brands.
The Associate Director, Global Media will support the development and activation of global paid media strategy, investment approaches, and partner relationships for a global client team. Working closely with senior global media leadership, this role will translate global priorities into practical guidance for regional and local teams, coordinate cross-market initiatives, and help turn shifts in consumer behavior, technology, and the media marketplace into clear, actionable recommendations. The Associate Director will also manage key workstreams and team members, helping ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across market
Maintain strong knowledge of the global media landscape, regional industry developments, and the brand's business across priority markets.
Develop global media recommendations that connect brand objectives with regional priorities and local market considerations, with guidance from senior media leadership.
Manage assigned global media workstreams from briefing through delivery, coordinating inputs, timelines, and follow-up across global, regional, and local teams.
Contribute to the team's innovation and thought leadership agenda by identifying relevant marketplace developments, emerging capabilities, and ideas that can be shared across markets.
Use reporting and insights from analytics teams to identify cross-market learnings and translate them into actionable recommendations for campaigns and partner discussions.
Support the development and ongoing management of global joint business partnerships (JBPs), including preparation, coordination, documentation, and follow-through with internal and external stakeholders.
Build productive relationships with key markets across Publicis' global media network, helping identify opportunities, resolve day-to-day challenges, and maintain alignment with global priorities.
Partner with cross-capability leads, including CRM and owned media teams, to support connected media planning and activation.
Develop trusted day-to-day client relationships, communicate recommendations clearly, and identify opportunities for stronger collaboration across teams.
Apply a solid technical understanding of media platforms and market-specific capabilities to troubleshoot issues, evaluate options, and escalate complex matters when appropriate.
Collaborate with the client's Integrated Agency Team (IAT), including Publicis and non-Publicis partners, to support constructive working relationships and integrated delivery.
Manage and mentor team members, providing clear direction, feedback, and development support while maintaining accountability for quality and deadlines.
Support new business and organic growth efforts by contributing research, strategic thinking, and presentation materials for global or multi-market opportunities.
Bachelor's degree preferred, ideally with a concentration in marketing, advertising, communications, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in media planning and/or strategy with progressive responsibility, including exposure to global or multi-market work across paid media strategy and investment.
2+ years of experience managing or formally mentoring team members, with the ability to coordinate work across global, regional, and local agency structures.
Agency experience preferred, especially within a large, integrated, or multi-agency environment.
Experience contributing to pitches or growth opportunities, including the development of strategic recommendations and presentation materials for global or multi-market clients.
Experience across multiple media channels, such as national, local, digital, direct, programmatic, and social, with a strong understanding of major media partners and platform capabilities.
Ability to assess changing client and market needs, adjust priorities, and coordinate resources while maintaining alignment with broader global direction.
Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills, including the ability to work effectively across cultures and stakeholder groups.
Ability to translate data and insights into clear, actionable takeaways for clients and internal teams.
Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to guide teams, influence stakeholders, and drive high-quality execution without relying on direct authority.
Starcom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:
The benefits offerings listed are available to U.S. based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.
If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [email protected].
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Runs advertising and digital transformation services
Publicis Groupe runs advertising, media buying and digital transformation services for companies that want to reach consumers, coordinate campaigns and improve their business systems. Its agency network includes creative and media specialists, while Publicis Sapient builds and modernizes the technology behind clients' operations. Epsilon adds customer data and marketing technology that connect brands with audiences and measure campaign results. Clients pay for consulting, campaign creation and execution, with production and media costs billed through alongside the group's service work. Founded in 1926, Publicis Groupe is headquartered in Paris, France.
Explore more opportunities at Publicis Groupe