Associate Director, National Audio

Publicis Media Exchange (PMX) is the global media platform for Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40]. PMX is an omnichannel activation powerhouse that drives smart application of investment through leveraging scale, marketplace innovation, deeper partnerships and knowledge. PMX is at the forefront of the converging marketplace building data-informed, tech-enabled media to help marketers connect with consumers in a measurable way.

You will be responsible for client and audio channel thought leadership while assisting supervisor and associate level team members with daily operations and execution of our clients’ national audio investments (this includes terrestrial radio, streaming radio, podcasting, and satellite radio). You will work with team leadership to cover client upfront and scatter needs: negotiations, IO stewardship, optimization, billing, and analyzing post-campaign delivery reports.

Our ideal candidate will oversee current campaigns and be a part of new campaign planning. This includes communicating directly with clients throughout the campaign(s) to understand any requests.

You will report to the Director, National Audio.

This is a hybrid role, requiring three days in-office each week. If you are contacted for an interview, your recruiter will discuss specifics with you, inclusive of any necessary reasonable accommodations.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and assist Supervisors and Sr. Associate team members on daily workload and client deliverables on different client businesses
• Support buy recommendations and negotiations across terrestrial, streaming, and podcast
• Manage vendor relationships and bring innovative opportunities and POVs to clients
• Lead holistic buying implementation, targeting, measurement. Across all audio types, bringing innovation and thought leadership.
• Support and Lead in client facing presentations including audio landscape/innovation.
• Oversight of reporting, actualization/invoice clearance, and client billing
• Negotiate and manage sponsorships, JBPs.

• 5 years’ experience in media buying & team management
• Experience with negotiations and client leadership
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the current national audio landscape
• Ability to work with teams
• Experience with buying/research programs Act1, Spectra OX, and Prisma

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact hrcompliance_usms@publicis.com.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: $91,000 - $144,000 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 06/03/2024.

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Req #24-4367