Publicis Groupe, known for its world-renowned creativity, best in class technology, digital and consulting expertise, is the world’s third largest communications group in the world. With more than 100,000 people in over 100 countries, the Groupe has four Solution hubs: Creative with Publicis Communications, Media with Publicis Media, Digital business transformation with Publicis.Sapient, and Health & Wellbeing with Publicis Health.

Since 2014 and the acquisition of Sapient, Publicis Groupe has undergone a profound transformation by scaling a new model connecting data, creativity and technology. We have continued on that journey with the 2019 acquisition of Epsilon to further scale our data led offering and provide true momentum to our clients own transformation.

This model, with a country led approach, is called the “Power of One” and gathers all the capabilities of the Groupe under one roof, putting clients at the core of the organisation.

Publicis Media is one of the four solutions hubs of Publicis Groupe, alongside Publicis Communications, Publicis.Sapient and Publicis Healthcare. Publicis Media is committed to helping its clients navigate the modern media landscape.

About the client....

“If you can dream it, you can do it”

- Walt Disney

Publicis Imagine is a bespoke team dedicated to Disney with one purpose in mind – to be Disney’s most valuable partner in creating the next era of entertainment. This newly built organisation will sit under the umbrella of Publicis Media, tapping into all areas of Publicis Groupe capability, including our newest acquisition, Epsilon. We will be dedicated to Disney’s two lines of business below and are committed to delivering excellence, innovation and creativity in everything we do:

• Disney Entertainment – Disney+, Studios & Media Network
• Disney Experiences - Disneyland Paris, Walt Disney World Florida, Disney Cruise Lines & Disney Consumer Products

The Publicis Imagine team has been designed to be simple, agile and connected, with access to the latest innovations in media to accelerate Disney’s growth around the world, Data is at the core of Publicis Imagine’s offering. Our data ecosystem, supercharged by Epsilon, will be the end-to-end platform focused on driving growth. We do this by uncovering data-driven insights that inform marketing, creative messaging and media decisions. We will look to connect all aspects of Disney’s business to unlock growth with each of their consumers from any line of business. 

Publicis Imagine is active across the globe, with the hub for EMEA based here at White City in London. We are Disney fanatics and have created a unique UK and EMEA hybrid team to deliver not only excellence in market, but also be the guiding light for the region when it comes to planning. We have brought together talent from all areas of our business, client leadership, strategy, planning, data science, content, insights and execution in agile squads that will deliver for Disney’s business. 

We also too believe that if you can dream it, you can do it.

We are Publicis Imagine.

Dreaming. Doing.

About the work....

This is an opportunity to join the Disney AV Investment team, which is responsible for planning and buying all UK AV campaigns across TV, BVOD, CTV, Audio and Cinema. The overall Investment team is comprised of 24 individuals with diverse skills and expertise across the media and technology landscape. The AV team works in close collaboration with Media Planners, Paid Social and the Digital Investment team to help design integrated solutions to Disney’s communication challenges.

This role of the AV Senior Exec will be to work on Disney’s AV (TV, BVOD, CTV, Cinema & Radio) media activity planning and overseeing a campaign from brief to activation and review. Responsibilities will include:

• Understanding and using the appropriate systems and technology to get under the skin of audience behaviour and consumption of all AV channels
• Building strong, trusted relations with the AV and wider Investment team
• Buying market-leading advertising campaigns across AV channels for all Disney Lines of Business.  Upcoming campaigns include The Bear series 3 on Disney+, Moana 2 across Studios, and Disney Cruise Line new cruise ship launch across the Disney Experience business
• Using negotiation skills and fostering strong relationships with the various AV media owners
• Working with the team to ensure that all KPIs and any audit specifics are achieved
• Workings alongside the AV Manager to manage and support the 3 x AV Execs we have on the team
• Taking responsibility for all campaign administration from approval to reconciliation.
• Creating post-campaign analysis reports.

What you need to succeed....

• Experience in AV buying, especially across TV and BVOD.  Experience across Audio would be beneficial.
• Have a good understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite, with an intermediate to advanced ability on Excel in particular, this would include formula construction
• Be passionate about delivering outstanding work with a great attention to detail
• Have a strong ability to communicate both face to face and on the phone
• Be a great team player with an inclusive spirit
• Be dedicated and conscientious and go the extra mile when necessary
• Have an ability to learn new processes and technology quickly
• Have ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with employees being office-based on Mondays and two other days during the working week.

If you have any adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with the recruiter who contacts you.

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