Account Executive (6 Month FTC)

Publicis Groupe; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media and entertainment firm in Greater London is seeking an Account Executive to delve into audience data and manage research projects. The successful candidate will build client relationships, lead projects, and contribute insights to enhance media strategies. Strong communication and analytical skills, alongside proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, are essential. This role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity

REFLECTION DAYS – additional paid leave

HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline

FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES

FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF

GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS

Qualifications

• Excellent client servicing skills
• Confident working with large datasets
• Interest in the commercial world of sport and media

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Lead and support media research projects.
• Manage audience reporting and quality assurance.
• Identify trends and contextualise sports performance.
• Share knowledge and enhance team products.

Skills

Strong communicator

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Proficient in PowerPoint

Tools

SQL

Python

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Company description

The Company

Publicis Sport & Entertainment (PSE) manages projects on behalf of brands and rights holders, including measuring the media impact and value of properties, measuring fan engagement and consulting on the most appropriate partnerships and content opportunities for brands.

PSE has an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our Media Research account team, which services several of the world’s most prestigious sports rights holders.

Here our remit extends to the compilation and analysis of global audience statistics for sports events, includes trending viewing behaviours vis‑à‑vis sporting properties and entertainment genres, and to analysing media consumption habits across the increasingly changing digital landscape.

Essentially our insights into fan viewing behaviour sit at the heart of measuring ROI and ROO for our client’s partners, and helps rights holders and commercial agencies to maximise media rights opportunities and revenues.

Our Commitment Diversity and inclusion is a core part of who we are at MSL. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, celebrates and supports our wonderfully diverse employee group – whatever their age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability or ethnicity. Diversity and inclusion doesn’t just fuel our creativity and innovation, it brings us closer to our people and audiences. We will continue to strive to create a culture and environment where everyone feels empowered and more importantly comfortable enough to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Overview

The Role

As an Account Executive, you’ll dive into the data behind global sports and media audiences – turning numbers into insights that shape big decisions. You’ll help organise and manage audience projects across multiple markets, keeping things running smoothly day‑to‑day and supporting strong client relationships along the way.

If you’ve got a curious mind, love digging into data, and have a genuine passion for the business side of sport and media, this one’s for you. You’ll work closely with project leads across a range of clients and sports properties, gaining hands‑on experience from day one.

This is a data‑led insight role, whereby the successful applicant’s responsibilities will include the organisation of several global audience projects, day‑to‑day oversight of the project workflow, and effective client servicing. A keen interest in the commercial world of sport and/or media, combined with an inquisitive and analytical mind‑set is therefore essential. The successful applicant will report to and work closely with the project leads across a variety of client projects and sports properties.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted extension of rights holder insight teams and delivering exceptional service.
• Lead and support media research projects – interpreting briefs, analysing audience data, and presenting insights to senior stakeholders.
• Manage and quality‑check audience reporting and global broadcast databases across TV, streaming and social platforms.
• Use data to identify trends and contextualise sports performance within the wider media landscape.
• Share knowledge across the team and contribute ideas to enhance PSE’s products and services.

Qualifications

• Strong communicator with excellent client servicing skills and attention to detail.
• Analytical mindset and confident working with large datasets.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Interest in the commercial world of sport and media.

Nice to have (not required)

• Knowledge of TV ratings systems (e.g. Techedge, Infosys).
• Experience with SQL, Python, or visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

The deadline to apply for this role is 02.02.26

Employees joining The Pack, an early careers programme that connects, supports and develops you to kick‑start your career with us, initially start with an annual salary of £28,850.

The recruitment process

• Step 1: Apply and get started!
• Step 2: Show us your skills and strengths – complete some fun, interactive tasks through our assessment tool delivered in partnership with Arctic Shores. Look out for this in your emails following your application!
• Step 3: A quick chat with a recruiter to get to know you better and for you to ask any questions and let us know if you require any adjustments.
• Step 4: Join us for a virtual assessment day where you can showcase your skills and strengths.
• Step 5: We’ll give you feedback, post assessment day, whether or not we move forward with your application.

PSE 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.
• 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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