Are you interested in working within the UK media function for Publicis Groupe’s single largest client, with a spend in the UK and Ireland?

As an executive on the team you will be responsible for supporting the Fabric and Femcare teams working on some iconic campaigns especially on Always like Period Poverty and Like a Girl.

This is absolutely essential grounding for anyone starting in planning as it will give you a solid introduction to media planning with one of the fastest growing and most exciting companies in the market today.

As an Executive you will have plenty of opportunity to grow and have client contact. Many of our clients will seek out your point of view, they want to include you in their thinking and you are seen by all to add value. You will be reporting into Senior Executive and Business manager and Category team.

Who are we looking for?

• We are looking for someone with a real positive can-do attitude, who isn’t afraid to ask questions and see the bigger picture beyond the individual tasks. While there will be plenty of structured work to begin with, life in the agency is often unpredictable and almost every day is different.
• You will be pro-active and take an active role in helping your team to get their work done better and quicker bringing your energy, enthusiasm and ideas.

As a planner you need to have a head for figures, but also be able to identify and build strong strategic arguments, driven by deep human understanding. It can be a lot of fun, building that understanding and discovering what makes people tick.

You will have strong organizational skills and an eye for detail, be able to adjust to life within a team as well as being able to take responsibility and work on your own on key tasks. We are looking for someone who will take pride in their work and embrace the breadth of opportunities that will come their way.

What will you be doing?

• You will be responsible for the data and administration for your brands and will support your line managers with the analysis, drawing insights and conclusions for the purpose of improved brand communication plans.
• Using the latest systems and tools available, to perform the above.
• Carrying out regular and ad hoc tasks specific to your discipline and brands, as directed by your line manager and team (i.e. competitor analysis, audience insights).
• Prioritizing training sessions, and on the job learning and support from your line manager as they develop your knowledge and core skills – so in time – you can take on more responsibility. 
• Make it your business to know everything about your client’s market as well as your own.  You avidly read trade press articles to soak up as much knowledge past and present as possible for use now and in the future and share to the wider team where appropriate.
• Participate in internal and external meetings regarding current projects, future possibilities – briefs and brainstorms.