Paid Social Account Executive

Publicis Groupe; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global communications group in London is seeking a candidate for a role focused on managing multi-market campaign activations across social media platforms. The ideal applicant will possess a passion for social media and digital advertising, alongside strong analytical and communication skills. This role involves budget management, campaign reporting, and team collaboration to ensure effective performance. The position features a hybrid working model and offers excellent benefits including flexible working and additional wellness days.

Benefits

WORK YOUR WORLD – work anywhere for up to 6 weeks a year

REFLECTION DAYS – additional paid leave for well-being

HELP@HAND BENEFITS – 24/7 helpline and support

FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES – full pay for family milestones

FLEXIBLE WORKING – additional day off for your birthday

GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS – membership discounts and local offers

Qualifications

• Passionate about social media and digital advertising.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Confidence in teamwork and client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Activate multi-market campaigns across social platforms.
• Optimize campaigns for improved performance.
• Report weekly and monthly with insights and recommendations.

Skills

Social media and digital advertising passion

Strong analytical skills

Confident communication

Excel proficiency

Deadline-oriented

Quick learner

Detail-oriented

Creative thinking

Job description

Company description

Publicis Groupe, known for its world-renowned creativity, best in class technology, digital and consulting expertise, is the world’s largest communications group in the world. With more than 108,000 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 continued on that journey with the 2019 acquisition of Epsilon and most recently the announcement of our market-leading investment in AI. We are driving towards a future where being smart, at scale, with the best Identity product in the market, will help deliver better outcomes for our clients. Publicis Media is one of the four solutions hubs of Publicis Groupe present in more than 100 countries with over 23,000 employees worldwide. Alongside our global agency brands (Zenith, Starcom, Spark), the “Power of One” model gathers all the capabilities of the Groupe under one roof, putting clients at the core of the organisation.

About the client

“If you can dream it, you can do it” - Walt Disney

Publicis Imagine is our “Power of One” solution for Disney, a custom-built team created with one purpose in mind – to be Disney’s most valuable partner in creating the next era of entertainment. Like Disney, we are organised under two pillars: Disney Entertainment (Disney+, Theatrical, Networks) and Disney Experiences (Parks and Cruises, Consumer Products and Games). Our London-based EMEA & UK team comprises c. 100 people, who are dedicated to Disney’s business, and supported by local teams in 27 markets across the EMEA region, who are a true extension of our team. This is an opportunity to work on one of the world’s most iconic and loved brands, and one of our biggest and most exciting clients, and be a part of their success across the EMEA region.

Responsibilities

• Multi-market campaign activation across social platforms, aligned to media plans
• Ongoing campaign optimisation to improve performance
• Weekly and monthly multi-market reporting, including insights, recommendations, and post-campaign reports
• Full ownership of financial processes, including budget checks, bookings, and reconciliation of paid social activity
• Clear, timely communication with clients and internal teams
• Creating and developing media plans
• Building and managing audience segments
• Producing and updating reports and summary presentations
• Monitoring budgets and pacing
• Staying up to date with industry and platform developments

Qualifications

• Passionate about social media and digital advertising
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Confident working with teams, clients, and media owners
• Comfortable using Excel, including formulas
• Able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Quick to learn new tools and processes
• Detail-oriented, creative, and confident challenging briefs with fresh ideas

Additional information

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 deadline to apply for this role is 20.01.25

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.

Benefits

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.

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).