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Company Description
Zenith is one of Publicis Groupe’s largest media agencies, spanning 95 markets globally with US offices in New York, Burbank, Chicago, Atlanta and Detroit. For more than 30 years, we have been at the forefront of media, helping to evolve and reshape the industry. We are highly regarded as a true agency partner by many high‑profile brands for our expertise across numerous categories and wide range of capabilities that are unparalleled in the industry. Clients hire us for our track record of excellence in strategic planning, investment, and measurement. We also have specialist offerings, including content, commerce, multicultural and future‑proofed data capabilities.
Company Description
Zenith is one of Publicis Groupe’s largest media agencies, spanning 95 markets globally with US offices in New York, Burbank, Chicago, Atlanta and Detroit. For more than 30 years, we have been at the forefront of media, helping to evolve and reshape the industry. We are highly regarded as a true agency partner by many high‑profile brands for our expertise across numerous categories and wide range of capabilities that are unparalleled in the industry. Clients hire us for our track record of excellence in strategic planning, investment, and measurement. We also have specialist offerings, including content, commerce, multicultural and future‑proofed data capabilities.
Overview
Lead the Holistic Investment team across Linear TV, Streaming Video, CTV, Addressable Video, Digital, Social on a high‑profile client.
Responsibilities
Demonstrate practical expertise in integrated media channel investment by showing how channels work together to drive outcomes
Position the agency as a strategic thought leader by consistently sharing industry insights, foundational “101” explainers, and forward‑looking commentary that elevates our expertise and shapes market perspectives
Quickly and expertly build strong relationships across internal teams (analytics, strategy, creative, delivery, etc.) as well as with clients, fostering trust, collaboration, and seamless integration in day‑to‑day work
Develop the internal team’s skills through hands‑on mentorship, while identifying and nurturing new organic growth opportunities across accounts and capabilities
Seen out first‑to‑market, alpha/beta test utilizing partner relationships to ensure client is able to effectively break through and remain ahead of the curve
Assume the lead role on the core client team to identify issues, develop the internal team’s skills, and identify and nurture new organic growth opportunities
Act as a true partner with the client team on their media journey; we are an extension of their team, and they of ours
Oversee the implementation of digital media, linear video, cinema, and audio, working with the team toward cross‑channel efficiencies and best practices
Help build and drive platform and channel strategy and optimizations
Maintain and lead executive marketplace relationships
Responsible for some of the operational aspects of the media practice (Promotions, Merit, Staffing, etc.)
Define strategic objectives and strategies to influence consumer behavior and drive business outcomes for our clients
Act as the steward of the business from an operational and financial aspect; business planning, revenue, and margin stewardship; scoping, staffing, and financial/commercial models
Ensure a solid understanding of data‑driven offerings across the marketplace, enabling informed recommendations and effective integration into client strategies
Qualifications
B.A. or B.S. in Marketing, Advertising or related field
Agency experience highly preferred
12+ years of experience working in a national media investment buying environment
Experience negotiating TV dayparts and online video
Strong negotiating and presenting skills
Excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills
Detail‑oriented, able to multi‑task and work well under tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with Media Ocean software (DDS, MBOX) preferred
Additional Information
Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.
Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.
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Veterans Encouraged to Apply.
Compensation Range: USD $180,215.00 - USD $299,637.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. This role may also be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third‑party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 10/20/2026.
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