Planning Account Manager (entertainment client)
Publicis Groupe
**Company description**
**Publicis Groupe, known for its world-renowned creativity, best in class technology, digital and consulting expertise, is the world’s third largest communications group in the world. With more than 80,000 people in over 100 countries, the Groupe has four Solution hubs: Creative with Publicis Communications, Media with Publicis Media, Digital business transformation with Publicis Sapient, and Health & Wellbeing with Publicis Health.**
**Since 2014 and the acquisition of Sapient, Publicis Groupe has undergone a profound transformation by scaling a new model connecting data, creativity and technology. We continued on that journey with the 2019 acquisition of Epsilon and most recently the announcement of our market-leading investment in AI. We are driving towards a future where being smart, at scale, with the best Identity product in the market, will help deliver better outcomes for our clients.**
**Publicis Media is one of the four solutions hubs of Publicis Groupe present in more than 100 countries with over 13,500 employees worldwide. Alongside our global agency brands (Zenith, Starcom, Spark), the “Power of One” model gathers all the capabilities of the Groupe under one roof, putting clients at the core of the organisation.**
**Overview**
**About the client....**
“If you can dream it, you can do it” - Walt Disney
Publicis Imagine is our “Power of One” solution for Disney, a custom-built team created with one purpose in mind – to be Disney’s most valuable partner in creating the next era of entertainment.
Like Disney, we are organised under two pillars: Disney Entertainment (Disney+, Studios, Networks) and Disney Experiences (Parks and Cruises, Consumer Products and Games).
Our London-based EMEA & UK team comprises c. 100 people, who are dedicated to Disney’s business, and supported by local teams in 27 markets across the EMEA region, who are a true extension of our team.
**About the role....**
**Publicis Media is actively seeking a UK Planning Manager to work on the Disney+ UK business - one of Publicis Groupe’s largest and most exciting assignments. In this role, you will be working alongside a team of planning experts, supporting them in the objective of executing the most distinctive, impactful, and efficient paid media campaigns for one of the globe's most iconic entertainment brands.**
**Focusing on Brand, Platform, and Original Content campaigns, you will help Disney+ unlock maximum subscriber growth amongst an ever-expanding streaming universe. Disney+ has a constant flow of premium content for all, and the world’s strongest back catalogue. It’s our job to ensure both subscribers and non-subscribers know about it, get excited about it, and feel the need to subscribe or renew their subscriptions immediately!**
**Responsibilities**
**About the work....**
+ Develop effective, efficient and exciting cross channel media strategies, rooted in unquestionable rationale
+ Ownership of silver, gold and brand (medium to large) campaigns and support on relevant campaigns from Brief to PCA, with the support of an account executive, senior executive and associate director
+ Lead on developing PPT recommendation responses, excel media plans, weekly performance reports and post campaign reports for each release, ensuring quality at every step
+ Work collaboratively with the marketing team at Disney+ to take them on a journey through plan creation, looking to establish yourself in the eyes of the clients as a media expert
+ Support and lead within the team on implementation of planning process improvements
+ Presenting to clients regularly in a confident, clear and concise manner
+ Forging strong working relationships with the investment team, media vendors and clients alike
+ Ensuring accurate & timely campaign activation
+ Maintaining financial accuracy and tracking on Studios, with the support of a planning exec
+ Supporting the development of a planning and a senior executive, ensuring clear understanding of their tasks and day-to-day responsibilities.
+ Build positive working relationships with mid/senior clients and vendors
+ Proactive insight generation/sharing, including leading and setting up internal brainstorms and presenting relevant ideas back to the clients
**Qualifications**
**What you need to succeed....**
+ Previous UK cross channel media planning experience
+ Passionate about multi-media channel planning based on data-led insights
+ Naturally interested in people, what makes them tick and how to influence their behaviours
+ An assured presenter, confident and collected. Excellent communication skills are critical
+ A confident multitasker, comfortable in fast paced environments
+ You will continually keep up to date with market developments and embrace the new
+ Will take great pride in delivering outstanding work across every campaign
+ Previous experience working on a film or TV client is a bonus, an interest Entertainment, specifically in film & TV is a must
**CRITICAL SKILLS**
+ Detail orientated, organised and able to meet deadlines
+ Experience in both on and offline channel planning
+ Team player – likes working as part of a passionate, like-minded group
+ Previous presentation experience
+ Ability to multitask and adapt to new challenges
+ Excellent communication skills – written and spoken
+ Willing to contribute ideas/thought-starters and not afraid to voice their opinions
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**Additional information**
**Publicis 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 (https://www.publicisgroupeuk.com/careers/) which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).
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