Programmatic Account Executive

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

Job summary

A leading global communications firm in the UK is seeking a Programmatic Account Executive to implement and optimize programmatic campaigns. The successful candidate will work closely with the Programmatic Manager and engage in data analysis to ensure quality execution. They are looking for detail-oriented individuals with a passion for emerging technologies in the media landscape. The role offers a starting salary of £28,850 and features additional benefits including flexible working and a focus on employee well-being.

Benefits

WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity

Reflection Days

Helpline support for personal and professional development

Family Friendly Policies

Flexible working and additional day off for birthday

Local discounts

Responsibilities

• Responsible for programmatic campaign implementation and support to the Programmatic Manager.
• Setting up and optimizing campaigns from start to finish, ensuring high-quality execution.
• Conducting regular reporting to support the creation of PCAs.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Data analysis

Curiosity about technology

Self-motivated

Proactive problem-solving

Adaptability

Job description

Company description

With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at the centre of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, we are the flagship Publicis Media agency that uses our ‘Power of One’ business model, with teams that span multiple disciplines across clients such as Aldi, P&G, P&O Ferries, Primark, Samsung, Stellantis, and Visa.

We place a huge focus on our People and have driven flagship D&I and L&D programmes within Publicis Media; our goal is to help every individual reach their fullest potential and we encourage everyone to make “Brave Plays” in how they approach their work and their own career development. As a result, we have an exceptionally energised and committed talent base, all of us proud of our welcoming and supportive culture, as evidenced by our recognition as one of Campaign’s Best Places to Work for three years in a row (2021, 2022 and 2023) and most excitingly,Media Week's Agency of the Year 2023!

Overview

What will you be doing?

The Programmatic Account Executive is responsible for programmatic campaign implementation, working to support the Programmatic Manager.

OneProgrammatic works across a variety of programmatic executions, including running self-serve campaigns on Demand Side Platforms (DSPs) and operational set ups & reporting when working with our internal partners APEX and Epsilon. OneProgrammatic trading covers Display, Online Video, YouTube, Connected TV (CTV) and Broadcast Video on Demand (BVOD).

Responsibilities

• Operational execution – Setting up and optimising campaigns from start to finish including building trafficking sheets, working with operation teams and solving finance queries relating to platforms such as Campaign Manager (CM360) and Verification partners.
• Reporting & PCA support – Supporting the implementation of tracking to conduct regular reporting and to support the creation of PCAs.
• QAs – Quality checking the implementation of every campaign set up, ensuring that all margin for error is significantly reduced or non-existent.

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

• Has appetite to meticulously and critically review data to ensure high-quality inputs and outputs.
• Willing to seek solutions to improve data quality and raises issues to their manager if a solution cannot be found.
• Has a high attention to detail

• Motivation to gain the relevant media platform certifications to conduct their daily work

• Demonstrate curiosity about emerging technologies within the digital world
• Demonstrate curiosity about the broader media landscape by learning about industry developments and challenges.

• Is self‑aware, self‑motivated, and proactive.
• Strives to improve on weaknesses to achieve their maximum potential.
• Embraces and promotes a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

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 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.

Starcom 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 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).