Publicis Groupe is hiring : Manager, Media Operations in New York

Company description

Zenith is a full-service media agency with capabilities and expertise across all channels and disciplines. Zenith is part of Publicis Media, the #1 media buying network in the Americas and #2 globally. As “The ROI Agency,” Zenith’s expertise lies in driving real, tangible business outcomes, not just media metrics, that will have a measurable effect on our clients’ business. Every investment we make has an ROI mindset—not just for our clients, but for our agency at large. We’re focused on driving the maximum value for our people, our capabilities and our media investments for some of the world’s leading brands.

Overview

This position spans Strategy, Investment, and Operations, serving as a key bridge between client markets and internal teams.

As part of the Strategy & Investment function, you’ll oversee the development, execution, and ongoing stewardship of media plans across a diverse portfolio. You’ll manage day-to-day planning and activation responsibilities, collaborating with local markets and core partners in Investment, Trafficking, and Analytics to ensure delivery and performance against business objectives.

Within Global Operations, you’ll contribute to centralized initiatives that strengthen how our agency operates globally. The team supports functions across Strategy, Investment, HR, and Finance, driving standardization, efficiency, and alignment across markets. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured environment, enjoys creating order out of complexity, and is motivated by operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Strategy & Investment :

Acts as team lead on client’s business and oversees all aspects of the assigned LOB(s)

Drives strategy & holistic management of media plan development, implementation, and execution

Identifies key target insights based on client brief necessary for formulating strategic recommendations

Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the client business

Adopt best in class tools, techniques, and systems to deliver plan recommendations aligned to client’s objectives

Participation in special projects involving cross department team development

Build & implement media buys, assess media, & ROI performance

Manage account billings & budgets

Operations :

Global Team Support : Collaborate with the Global Strategy Team and Regional Media Leads on projects and client deliverables, fostering strong global relationships.

Reporting for Clients and Internal Teams : Manage compliance, training, and data accuracy within reporting processes, validate global media expenditure data, and work to enhance report clarity.

MediaTools Management : Support the implementation, training, upkeep, and validation of MediaTools to maintain precise and timely data. Monitor regional agency adherence and serve as a point of contact for MediaTools inquiries.

Project Coordination : Partner with internal teams to prioritize and ensure the seamless execution of projects.

Systems and Tools Management : Oversee agency tools and systems, maintain organizational structures and user security, facilitate training sessions, and support data management. Provide assistance in ensuring data quality and troubleshooting for both agency and client teams.

Compliance Assurance : Ensure adherence to client-specific billing, auditing procedures, and other tasks related to systems compliance.

What You’re Like :

Versatile and Motivated : Skilled in managing both short-term and long-term tasks.

Analytical : Adept at identifying connections between data sources for integrated analysis.

Agile : Seamlessly transition between complex tasks such as financial analysis and operations.

Inquisitive : Consistently question processes to improve efficiency.

Multitasker : Proficient in handling multiple responsibilities and setting priorities.

Detail-Oriented : Organized with excellent time management and a focus on accuracy.

Enthusiastic : Passionate about data, new technologies, and industry benchmarks.

Resilient : Determined and take ownership of your work.

Positive : Maintain an optimistic attitude.

Qualifications

Strong organizational skills and ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines.

3+ years of experience in Media / Advertising

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas like V-lookup and pivot tables, as well as the entire MS Office Suite. Experienced with planning and workflow tools, such as MediaTools and Smartsheets.

Skilled at managing multiple projects simultaneously and working independently.

Financial and budgeting knowledge, with a background in basic accounting principles.

Familiarity with a wide range of media advertising channels (TV, digital, print, etc.).

Strong analytical, quantitative, and communication skills.

Capable of learning new software and processes efficiently.

Ability to manage projects, resources, and stakeholders effectively.

Additional information

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range : $75,000 - $90,000 Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer / temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 11 / 15 / 2025.

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