Media Performance Executive

BRAND: Publicis Groupe
Job Function: Media Performance
Location: London, United Kingdom
Experience Level: Entry
Workplace Type: Hybrid

Company description

We are the ROI agency, a position we have proudly held true to since 2005. Our more than 6,000 specialists across 95 markets offer unparalleled capabilities in Media, Data, Technology, Commerce and Content. We put effectiveness at the heart of our work to solve complex challenges, drive successful business outcomes, and grow our clients' businesses.

Over the years, we have evolved our definition of ROI, as it has changed with the ever- complicated communications landscape. ROI is no longer simply about the most efficient planning, buying and reporting of media.

Yes, ROI is about delivering Return on Investment; but it's also about going beyond to deliver a

Return on Imagination and more integrated experiences that inspire Growth. Top-line growth

for our clients' businesses, growth for our people and growth for our culture.

Powered by our best-in-class proprietary tools and data, our work spans the full spectrum of media communications, from analytics, data and technology to performance marketing, content and superior trading.

This breadth means we deliver Insight that lies at the intersection of consumer, category, and brand, attributing every budget to stronger business outcomes.

It means we deliver more creative media solutions that bring together best-in-class strategy, planning and the power of Publicis Groupe to ensure distinct and more personal brand experiences for our clients.

It means we adopt new data analytics and value optimisation techniques while building

relationships with some of the world's most exciting start-ups. We leverage over 30 years of media planning expertise to go beyond traditional media solutions and deliver a Return on Investment that is both forward-thinking and accountable to our clients.

At Zenith, we ultimately seek out a more meaningful kind of ROI. Our unique way of thinking inspires growth for some of the world's leading brands, including Coty, Electrolux, Essity, Lactalis, Luxottica, Nestlé, Nomad Foods, Reckitt, TikTok and Verizon.

Overview

What will you be doing?

We're hiring Media Performance Executives to join our media teams across Paid Search, Paid Social, and Programmatic. This is a great opportunity for someone at the start of their career who's keen to learn how digital advertising works across multiple channels and build strong foundations in performance marketing.

You'll be supported by experienced managers and specialists, working with data, platforms, and reporting tools to help deliver effective digital campaigns. No prior agency experience is required. We're looking for curious, analytical, and motivated individuals who want to develop a career in digital media. You'll focus primarily on one of the areas below, while building a broader understanding of performance media as a whole:

Paid Search:

You'll help plan, build, optimise, and report on search advertising campaigns. This includes analysing performance data, spotting trends and opportunities, supporting campaign builds, and ensuring high levels of accuracy and quality control.

Paid Social:

You'll support the setup and optimisation of paid social campaigns across platforms such as Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, and others. You'll work with performance data, contribute to reporting and insights, and help ensure campaigns are running smoothly and accurately.

Programmatic:

You'll assist with the delivery and optimisation of programmatic display and video campaigns. This includes campaign trafficking, quality assurance, performance analysis, reporting, and learning how audience-based buying and ad technology platforms operate.

Responsibilities

• Work with data and reporting tools to track campaign performance
• Support campaign setup, optimisation, and quality assurance
• Help prepare clear, accurate reports with insights and recommendations
• Collaborate with teammates and stakeholders
• Learn industry tools, platforms, and best practices

Qualifications

Essential:

• Have a strong interest in digital media, advertising, or technology
• Enjoy working with numbers, data, and problem-solving
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Are organised and able to manage tasks and deadlines
• Communicate clearly, both written and verbally
• Are eager to learn and develop new skills
• Are proficient in using Excel (with a strong interest in continuing to develop your skills)
• Work well as part of a team

Nice to have (but not required):

• A relevant degree, qualification, or equivalent experience in marketing, media, data, or analytics
• Any exposure to digital marketing tools or platforms

Additional information

Employees joining The Pack, an early careers programme that connects, supports and develops you to kick-start your career with us, initially start with an annual salary of £28,850.

The recruitment process

• Step 1: Apply and get started!
• Step 2: Show us your skills and strengths - complete some fun, interactive tasks through our assessment tool delivered in partnership with Arctic Shores. Look out for this in your emails following your application!
• Step 3: A quick chat with a recruiter to get to know you better and for you to ask any questions and let us know if you require any adjustments.
• Step 4: Join us for a virtual assessment centre where you can showcase your skills and strengths.
• Step 5: We'll give you feedback, post assessment day, whether or not we move forward with your application.

What to Expect from the Arctic Shores Assessment

As part of our selection process, we use an Arctic Shores game-based assessment to help us understand your natural strengths in a fair, engaging way. This isn't a quiz about what you know, it's about showing how you think, behave and solve problems in real time.

What it is

• A series of interactive tasks (games) designed to measure problem-solving, decision-making, adaptability, focus and other work-relevant behaviours.
• You won't see typical questions, instead, you'll play activities that look and feel like simple games.

How it works

• You'll receive an email with a link and simple instructions.
• Before the official assessment you can try a practice task so you're confident with the format.
• The assessment usually has around 7-9 tasks and should take about the same time as a standard online test.

Tips to succeed

• Choose a quiet, distraction-free space with a reliable device.
• Read the instructions carefully before starting each activity.
• Be yourself - Arctic Shores is designed to capture how you naturally approach challenges, not what you think is the "right" answer.

After you finish

• Candidates receive a personalised feedback report that explains what your responses suggest about your strengths - valuable insight whether you join us or not.

There are no right or wrong answers - your results simply help us understand where you'll thrive. Approach it with confidence and focus on performing consistently throughout each task. Please read this guide which provides further information and guidance on how to get started: PowerPoint Presentation

Publicis Media has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees, full details of which are shared when you join. This includes the classics like Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical, as well as Reflection Days, Shared Parental Leave, and spans initiatives:

• Please check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG's (Employee Action Groups).

At Publicis Media , we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. We'll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application.

Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change - building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included.

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