**Company description** At Publicis Collective, we know tomorrow’s challenges won’t be solved by today’s solutions. It’s why we support our teams with the resources and tools they need to continue redefining the future of marketing. It’s also why clients rely on us to lead the way in connecting media, data, technology, and teams by what matters most – business outcomes. Publicis Collective’s consultative practitioners are catalysts for business growth and innovation, we’re more than media experts. We are an incubator for high-performing talent and a launchpad for ideas that push the boundaries of what’s possible. As part of the global Publicis Media network, we’re backed by the power, scale, and benefits of Publicis Groupe, one of the largest and most celebrated marketing and communications platforms on the planet. How are we different? There are three core values at the center of our approach that help us stay ahead – curious, open, and driven. **Curious** - A deep curiosity compels us to go beyond the brief to deliver exceptional outcomes. **Open** - We value diverse perspectives and new ways of working. **Driven** - We are ambitious, rigorous, self-disciplined, and resilient in our pursuit of excellence. If you're a collaborative and enterprising practitioner with a passion for media and a desire to make a real impact, we want to hear from you. Let's shape the future together. **Overview** The Manager, Audiences will work closely with internal teams across Strategy, Investment, Analytics, and Ad Tech to integrate audience data into media strategies for a top global automotive client. This role is pivotal in translating client goals into actionable data solutions, ensuring the effective use of data and technology to drive media and audience strategies. The Manager will guide teams in leveraging audience data tools, such as Epsilon Clean Room, CDPs, and other Publicis data platforms, to optimize media planning and execution across multiple channels, including digital, video, social, mobile, and offline media. This position is responsible for building strong relationships with clients and data/technology vendors, staying ahead of industry trends, and providing thought leadership to drive smarter, data-driven media strategies. The Manager will oversee the creation of documentation, including timelines, POVs, and audience profiles, and will lead innovative solutions to meet client needs and address emerging challenges. Additionally, this person will be expected to provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, ensuring the seamless integration of audience data into the media planning process and the delivery of actionable insights to clients. **Responsibilities** + **Integration of Audience Data:** Facilitate the incorporation of audience data into media planning and execution to ensure data-driven strategies. + Prepare data strategy presentation and drive integration in media plan focused on audience details + Build and present audience, data, and technology use case recommendations and performance reports to internal and client teams + Manage the process of defining audiences to be leveraged, share data with partners, and track and compile performance reports regarding audience groups + Identify key growth audiences aligned with client business objectives, build audiences in various platforms, analyze audience data, build and present audience profiles + **Collaboration Across Teams:** Work in conjunction with Strategy, Investment, Analytics, and Ad Tech teams to translate client goals into actionable data-driven media strategies. + **Leadership and Guidance:** Lead junior Audience team members to ensure that audience insights and signals are seamlessly integrated into all stages of media planning. + **Developing Strategies and Insights:** Create strategies and insights that align with clients' business objectives and desired outcomes. + **Technical and Analytical Expertise:** Utilize a strong technical foundation and analytic skills to optimize the use of data and ad tech tools. + **Driving Client Outcomes:** In partnership with AD/Director, lead efforts to use data and technology effectively to achieve client goals and enhance business results. + **Subject Matter Expertise:** + Maintain knowledge of current Adtech/Martech Ecosystems trends + Understand current privacy rules and regulations + Understand research and test design + **Data Management:** Define and track audience groups, coordinate data sharing with partners, and compile performance reports. + **Build And Maintain Relationships** : Work with data & technology vendors and internal agency counterparts, and clients. **Qualifications** + 3–5 years of experience in Digital Media, including Consulting (Strategy/Operations), Advanced Analytics, Marketing Technology, or Digital Strategy/Buying. + Strong knowledge of digital platforms and tools: DSPs, DMPs, third-party audience data, cross-screen OLV, and data analytics. + Experience leveraging audience data for strategic investment and communication decisions. + Strong attention to detail, prioritization skills, and a proven ability to operate in high-pressure environments. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint. **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: $<> - $<> <>. 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 <>.