Company DescriptionWith 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 are 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!
OverviewReady to Level Up? Join Us as a Planning Account Manager!
Looking to step into a role that gives you more autonomy, ownership, and the chance to make a real impact? This is a perfect opportunity for a Junior Manager looking to be a Senior Planning Manager. If you’ve got the experience and ambition, Starcom has the platform for you to shine.
ResponsibilitiesWhat will you be doing?
As our Planning Account Manager, you’ll be at the core of campaign planning and execution, working across an iconic British snack brands and a globally recognised cleaning technology account.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll own:
- Strategic Planning: Lead campaign planning with support from our senior team, taking charge of sections and presentations.
- Media Briefing: Be the go-to person for activation briefs and ensuring teams understand client challenges.
- Client Engagement: Develop and maintain relationships with junior to mid-level clients, helping them achieve their goals.
- Campaign Management: Ensure seamless campaign delivery, working closely with creative and investment teams.
- Team Leadership: Guide and mentor junior team members, ensuring top-quality outputs.
QualificationsWhat are we looking for?
Here’s what will get you a head start in the role:
- Media Savvy: You know your OOH from your AV and can put together multi-channel media plans with ease.
- Brilliant Basics: You can demonstrate ‘brilliant basics’ in media planning and reporting, ensuring the team delivers excellence every day.
- Organisational Skills : Juggling multiple workstreams? No problem for you.
- Relationship Builder: Your clients trust you, and your team looks up to you.
- Mentor: You take pride in helping your juniors develop, providing them with guidance and encouragement.
- Solutions-Driven: You see challenges as opportunities, and you're always ready to make brave plays.
Join us at Starcom, and you’ll step into a culture that’s all about agility and innovation. Plus, we’re all about development: you’ll have support to make “brave plays” in your career and in our campaigns. Don’t worry if you don’t tick every box—if you’re excited about most of them, we still want to hear from you!
Additional InformationStarcom 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 EAGs (Employee Action Groups).
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