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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!

What will you be doing?

This role is for one of the most prestigious luxury watch brands of today. The role of the Performance Media Executive is to help the central team with the coordination of PPC across 110 markets. The central team runs PPC accounts globally, with the support of some local teams, and is tasked with best-in-class strategy and deployment. The Performance Media Executive will be supporting the Senior Account Executive and Account Manager in the coordination of local markets, running of PPC campaigns, and assisting with wider projects. The role is a great opportunity to work on a leading luxury brand and run Paid Search and YouTube campaigns in a unique and thought-provoking way.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generate accurate data reports.
• Build effective PPC & YT campaigns and reports.
• Check (QA) all builds and reports before setting them live.
• Effectively monitor the quality and performance of Ad accounts.
• Analyse report and account data to spot trends/competitor trends/opportunities for optimisation.
• Demonstrate understanding of client KPIs and how they are delivered.
• Attention to detail is a key trait we are looking for in our Performance Media Executive!
• Complete work in a timely fashion, meeting agreed deadlines.
• Effective and efficient use of standard office software, in particular Excel and PowerPoint.
• Prioritise workload and flag to manager should any unexpected issues arise.

What are we looking for?

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Competent mathematical ability
• Creative and inquisitive mind
• Interest in digital media
• Team player

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 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).

Employees joining The Pack, which is an 18-month early careers programme that connects, supports and develops you to kick-start your career with us, initially start with an annual salary of £28,000

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