Executive Assistant - Media Agency

BRAND: Starcom
Job Function: Operations
Location: London, United Kingdom
Experience Level: Intermediate
Workplace Type: Hybrid

Company description

With 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, 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 proud of our welcoming and supportive culture, as evidenced by our recognition as one of Campaign's Best Places to Work for five years in a row, Media Week's Agency of the Year 2025 and one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025.

Overview

We're looking for a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to support our agency CEO.

You'll be the CEO's right hand, keeping them focused on what matters most, managing a fast-moving schedule, and driving clarity across the leadership team. You'll also play a key role supporting the CEO with industry events and external engagements, giving you exposure to high-profile initiatives across the agency and industry.

Responsibilities

What will you be doing?

• Partner with the CEO and leadership team to manage priorities, calendars, and key projects.
• Prepare briefings, presentations, and communications to ensure the CEO is always informed and ready.
• Coordinate meetings, travel, and events with precision, anticipating needs before they arise.
• Support leadership team meetings, off-sites, and client or industry events, capturing actions and following up.
• Act as a trusted point of contact internally and externally, representing the CEO with professionalism and discretion.

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

• Experienced Executive Assistant, ideally within a media, advertising, or creative agency.
• Highly organised and able to manage complex schedules, inboxes, and multiple priorities.
• Proactive and strategic thinker, able to anticipate challenges and offer practical solutions.
• Confident communicator with emotional intelligence and discretion.
• Collaborative, reliable, and calm under pressure, thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Join our supportive EA team, where no two days are the same. Apply now!

Additional information

Starcom 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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