Why is this an exciting opportunity 

As the Human Experience (HX) Company, Starcom harnesses the power of media to bridge the tension between what people want and brands need.  

We believe the alchemy of people and technology create experiences that people love, and the actions that brands need. Our people are empowered by technology, and they use it to reinvent, navigating brand offerings in the way they want. They are carving their own desire lines through traditional consumer categories.  

Our people are provided the benefit of: 

• An inclusive and engaging workplace where the alchemy of people and technology creates experiences that people love, and actions that brands needs.  
• The opportunity to experience another world, learn new things or do something that excites you outside of media through our annual Human Experience Day.   
• Flexible working – the opportunity to mould the way you want to work to fit your lifestyle.  
• A constantly evolving and personalised Learning and Development programme tailored to the training you need to drive your career development.  
• Local and Global Mobility – transferring to any agency within Publicis Groupe in Australia and internationally.  
• An onboarding program that commences from the point of you accepting our offer and shares everything that you need to know about Starcom and sets you up to achieve success throughout your first 6 months.  
• Progressive parental leave initiatives.   
• Wellbeing initiatives that support your ‘Wholeself’ – mental health initiatives which include a Publicis wide shut down in October each year to mark World Mental Health Day. We also have massages, flu shots, free breakfast and fruit and access to our Employee Assistance Program.  

You will be joining an experienced and well recognised agency with credentials: 

• 1x AdNews Media Trading Team  
• 1x win & 10+ nominations (e.g., 30 under 30, women in media, next of the best) 
• 26x Trade & PR Content 
• 2x B&T - Top 10 Recognition (CEO – Rainmaker and COO – Big Spender) 
• B&T - Starcom ‘Gold’ for August – Best Performing Agency in Market 
• B&T Award Nominations – Best Digital Transformation and Best Audio Campaigns 

As a result of business growth, we are currently on the hunt for a Digital Executive to join our team. If you're an ambitious Coordinator ready to take the next leap, or a motivated Executive seeking an exciting new challenge to elevate your career, we’d love to hear from you!

The transformation you will experience 

The role is an incredible chance to join our digital team and contribute to best-in-class work for one of the agency’s largest accounts, a globally famed FMCG client with a portfolio of iconic, consumer brands. One of the world’s biggest advertisers, this client is well known for their first to market opportunities and drive for innovation, paired with significant budgets and a culture for test and learns. Stepping into this role is a huge opportunity for growth – you’ll build credibility and the skills that will lend to the success of your future career.

As the Digital Executive, you will provide ‘engine room’ support to our Digital Managers, overseeing the delivery of the client’s campaigns across social and programmatic channels. You will be in the platforms and focussed on set-ups, optimisations, trafficking as needed, and reporting on campaigns, whilst working in tandem with our broader digital team as well as craft specialists in planning and investment.

Your scope will include:

• Ensuring work meets the highest digital best-in-class standards for our client
• Campaign implementation and management; including campaign set-up, optimisation, and ongoing delivery to goals
• Diligence, attention to detail and adherence to best practices throughout the full campaign life cycle
• Consulting and inputting into client and campaign strategy and planning
• Supporting the Digital Managers and mentoring account co-ordinators as well as offshore resources
• Applying your understanding of all digital tools, systems, and processes

What type of person will be successful in this role 

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working across digital media, ideally in an agency environment
• Experience in digital channels including social (Facebook, Tik Tok, Pinterest, Snap), YouTube, and programmatic; search is a bonus
• Experience in digital planning and activation tools, including DV360
• Competent use of Office tools – Excel, PowerPoint, and Word  
• Knowledge of the media marketplace and be able to identify opportunities that can benefit our clients
• Good relationships with media and technology partners
• The ability to support Digital Manager and mentor Account Coordinators
• Attention to detail that is second to none
• The ability to work collaboratively in teams and thrives in working with others
• Strong time management and the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Strong organisation skills with a love for being one step ahead
• Has a curious nature with a willingness for continuous learning and fearless growth

What you’re looking for 

• A supportive and collaborative culture where you can build a career
• Partnering with a leading FMCG client who are open to suggestions and working progressively
• A close team who works together as one – providing support, encouragement, advice, and the chance to grow, learn and deepen your skills in digital media whilst still operating within agency’s integrated model
• A platform to fulfil your career goals in a business large enough to accommodate them – we have one of the finest mobility programs GLOBALLY!

Publicis Groupe benefits 

Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, one of the world’s most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses, enjoying all the perks that come with our network offering:  

• A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting Physical, Mindful and Financial wellbeing 
• A rewarding office environment backed up by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach “working your way, with us!”   
• Access to our Global AI Platform, Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network 
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform Marcel Classes 
• A culture of open feedback and support to achieve your goals through our Career Conversations program  
• A committed Diversity, Equality and Inclusion strategy driven through our  Viva! Women, Égalité, enABLE and Embrace (reconciliation action plan) programs   
• Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year 
• Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks paid primary carer leave and generous secondary carer benefits 
• Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through Sonder - an all-in-on digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs 

If you don’t tick every box in this ad, please don’t rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity, rather than ticking boxes – so if this role resonates with you, please apply.

Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. More than just words, these are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people; regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status and religious affiliation. We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate in. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions.

Uniqueness is powerful; without it we wouldn’t be where we are today. So be you – we like it that way.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process.  If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us via [email protected] - your personal information will be kept confidential.