“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 four lines of business below and are committed to delivering excellence, innovation and creativity in everything we do:

• Disney+
• Studios
• Media networks
• Disneyland Parks and Walt Disney World 

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 will be 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 are excited to be building something brand new here at Publicis the best and brightest and want to come on this journey with us. 
We also too believe that if you can dream it, you can do it.
We are Publicis Imagine.
Dreaming. Doing.

Our Commitment
Publicis Imagine is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups.  We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background.

This vacancy is an opportunity to join the Disney AV Investment team, which is responsible for planning and buying all AV campaigns. The overall Investment team is comprised of 25 people with diverse skills and expertise across the media and technology landscape. AV Investment works in close collaboration with Media Planners, and the Digital Investment team to help design integrated solutions to Disney’s communication challenges.

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

• Managing a team of AV buyers to deliver best-in-class campaigns across Disney campaigns including upcoming campaigns The Bear S3 on Disney+, the theatrical release of Moana 2 and the launch of the new Disney cruise Line
• Understanding and using the appropriate systems and technology to get under the skin of audience behaviour and consumption of TV, BVOD, CTV, Audio (including digital audio) and Cinema
• Building strong, trusted relations with your key day-day Disney clients
• Using your negotiation skills and strong relationships with the various media owners to drive added value for Disney
• Supporting your AV Director in the day to day running of the team and ensuring that we are delivering market leading campaigns
• Working with the team to ensure that all KPIs and any audit specifics are achieved
• Keeping abreast of changes within the AV marketplace /media owner opportunities and sharing with the wider AV team, clients and Publicis Imagine
• Being the lead, alongside your director, in responding to client briefs
• Ensuring you and your team are delivering operational excellence in terms of organising meetings, team admin & finance

We are looking for someone who has the desire to work in a role where they can make an impact. You should be confident in your ability to motivate, educate and aid the development of the more junior people on the Team. Whilst you will be well supported, it is expected that you should be able to, for the most part, take ownership and manage their team autonomously.

• Experience within the AV department with excellent knowledge in TV, Audio and BVOD
• Experience in the entertainment sector would be advantageous
• Have excellent team/department management skills
• Have knowledge of the programmatic ecosystem across CTV, Digital Audio and BVOD
• Have strong communication and presentation skills
• Have experience of managing client audits/guarantees

Publicis Imagine has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week. 

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).

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