Publicis Media is one of the four solutions hubs of Publicis Groupe[Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40], alongside Publicis Communications, Publicis.Sapient and Publicis Healthcare. Led by Steve King, CEO, Publicis Media is comprised of five global brands, Starcom, Zenith, Spark Foundry, Blue 449 and Performics, powered by digital first, data driven global practices that together deliver client value and business transformation. Publicis Media is committed to helping its clients navigate the modern media landscape and is present in more than 100 countries with over 17,500 employees worldwide.

We are built on the foundation of Trust, Talent, Transformation:

TRUST
Trust is the cornerstone upon which we build our relationships. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of how a partner should behave.
We treat our people and our clients with respect, transparency and honesty.

TALENT
This is first and foremost a people business. We are committed to ensuring Publicis Media a destination for the best talent in our industry. We value people as individuals, growing ourselves as we grow our client’s business.

TRANSFORMATION
True transformation comes when we stop managing change, and instead initiate change. We believe in our purpose to be the admired force for business transformation. We believe that focusing on performance and results has the power to transform client business.

Overview:

The Associate Media Director, under the guidance of senior agency management, is responsible for developing media plans in alignment with the objectives and strategies of all clients, overseeing the implementation of media plans and providing buy stewardship based on data-driven decisions through results analysis and campaign trending. The Associate Media Director manages junior staff, ensuring their development, accuracy of their work and that all deadlines are met. The Associate Media Director serves as a primary contact and source of key information for clients, partner agencies, vendors and internal departments.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, have a direct response media background, and the ability to handle the day-to-day tasks associated with the management of high profile accounts. S/he must also be able to perform media buying functions including Cable, Spot and Syndication. S/he will possess a strong drive to be proactive, bring their own informed point of view and strive to deliver the highest quality of work in the most efficient way possible. Should have experience managing staff and maintain strong relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Work with VP, Director or other agency senior management to provide entire suite of media services to various assigned advertisers/agency partners:
  • Building and implementing media buys
  • Assessing media and ROI performance
  • Managing account billings and budgets
  • Interact with partners as company representative
• Work with junior staff in:
  • Building and implementing media buys
  • Assessing media and ROI performance
• Work with members of affiliated agencies associated with client’s business
• Up to date on all current programming, trends and specific marketplace conditions so as to be able to form recommendations on a timely basis
• Interact with buying/planning groups in monitoring and producing weekly performance reports
• Maintain and produce required media results and management reports
• Manage and maintain all files and records pertaining to client’s activities and billings
• Ensure all client deliverables are being met (timelines, goals, budgets, etc.)
• Interact and build strong relationships with vendors in the planning, negotiating and implementation of plans as needed. 
• Generate and handle administrative functions associated with the ordering and managing of a TV schedule

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of experience in either direct response media buying or direct response account management
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, interpersonal and analytical skills with great attention to detail
• Experience in DRTV buying functions
• Direct client contact experience required

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