Company DescriptionPublicis Media is currently leading the field and winning AMAZING clients (have you heard about us winning L’Oréal yet?)—there’s never been a better time to join us! We're fuelling business growth by harnessing the modern media landscape to create personalised consumer connections on a HUGE scale and doing it to the highest of standards!
Our 2,000 UK experts collaborate with top agencies like Zenith, Starcom, and Spark Foundry (..who are ALL award-winning🏆). Due to our expert talent and leading resources, we excel in media strategy, analytics, data, technology, and performance marketing. As part of Publicis Groupe, we operate in over 100 countries with 23,500+ employees worldwide which also opens the door to phenomenal growth and development opportunities for our talent.
Want to work amongst the best? Then join us and be a part of our success story, you won’t regret it!
OverviewAre you ready to take the lead in a team that truly gets AV? Our AV team is all about collaboration, honesty, and going the extra mile to deliver outstanding results. We’re a proactive, supportive, and hardworking group that shares a genuine passion for media—and we bring that energy to every campaign we manage.
We have a varied portfolio of high-profile clients, each with unique goals and budgets, giving you the opportunity to craft bespoke AV solutions that hit the mark every time. If you're looking for a place where dedication and passion are the norm and great work is celebrated, we’d love to have you on board.
ResponsibilitiesThis is your chance to lead a team of AV experts and make your mark on a high-profile new client win. If you’re ambitious, forward-thinking, and have a knack for helping brands navigate the ever-evolving AV landscape, we want you!
You’ll need to stay ahead of the curve, keeping up with the latest trends in AV and using that knowledge to shape future-facing media strategies. Working closely with Digital, Publishing & Audio, and Comms Planning teams, you’ll deliver integrated, innovative, and commercially sharp plans that help our clients shine.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Leading Your Team: Manage a brilliant team of AV professionals—from Account Managers to junior members—setting the standard for excellence.
- Building Strong Relationships: Deliver exceptional client and media owner service, becoming an expert in your client’s business and needs.
- Driving Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with Planning and Investment teams to create thoughtful, timely, and impactful media responses.
- Being Proactive: Keep campaigns running smoothly with a results-driven approach, identifying opportunities and solving challenges with flair.
- Championing Innovation: Lead the way in understanding audience behaviours across TV, VOD, and Cinema, ensuring your team is equipped with the best tools and tech.
QualificationsWhat We Are Looking For in An AV Director
We’re looking for someone who’s as passionate about AV as we are and has the skills to match. To thrive in this role, you’ll need:
- Strategic Planning Expertise: Proven ability to craft and present detailed, insight-led strategies across AV channels like TV, Video on Demand, Connected TV, and Cinema.
- Deep Market Knowledge: A sharp understanding of the AV marketplace, including the latest trends and innovations.
- Media Auditing: Expert-level knowledge of media auditing processes to ensure campaigns hit the mark.
- Negotiation Skills: Advanced negotiation abilities that deliver the best results for our clients.
- Presentation Confidence: Comfortable presenting to groups of all sizes, whether it’s pitching to clients or rallying the team.
- People Skills: The ability to build strong working relationships across all levels—from CEOs and clients to entry-level grads and media owners.
If you’re ready to bring your AV expertise to a team that values collaboration, creativity, and commercial success, we’d love to hear from you!
Additional InformationPublicis Media 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).
