Planning Executive

BRAND: Spark Foundry
Job Function: Client Management
Location: London, United Kingdom
Experience Level: Entry
Workplace Type: Hybrid

Company description

Who We Are in the UK

Publicis Media helps clients drive sustainable business growth by harnessing the modern media landscape to drive one-to-one consumer connections at scale. Publicis Media UK is made up of 2000 people working across market-leading media agencies including Zenith, Starcom and Spark Foundry as well as specialist practices Publicis Media Exchange (PMX), Performics, Publicis Sport & Entertainment, Publicis Media Content and NextTECHnow. Together they combine deep expertise in media investment, strategy, insights and analytics, data and technology, commerce, performance marketing and content. Publicis Media is part of Publicis Groupe and is present in more than 100 countries with over 108,000 people employees worldwide.

We're Hiring!

We're hiring Account Executives and Planning Executives across our Publicis Media agencies. Publicis Media combines media strategy, data, investment and performance expertise to deliver measurable outcomes for leading global brand.

The Agencies

Spark Foundry, the Acceleration Agency.

We help brands to identify, learn and respond to opportunities faster than the competition.

Every client has an area of their business they need to accelerate, from short-term goals to long-term transformation.

We've proven our approach during the most difficult year on record. Now we're using it to provide a launchpad for their future.

Come be an accelerator with us.

Starcom

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, P&O Ferries, Primark, Samsung, Stellantis, and Visa.

Zenith

We help brands make BOLD MOVES

Nowadays, brands want rapid, spectacular growth and they expect media to deliver it.

Clients used to give us media briefs that said "deliver 80% awareness" or "give me an impactful Christmas campaign."

Now we hear

"Take me from 4th to 1st in my category"

"Help me grow 10% in a market declining 10%"

"Make me the most loved brand in my industry"

These are huge asks of media, that can't be met through tweaking the media plan of two years ago.

Decades of advertising research prove that without a big change, large brands stay large and small brands stay small.

This is why Zenith help brands make BOLD MOVES.

Bold moves are big, brave changes to media strategy, delivering more impact for brands and more value for consumers.

Bold moves are backed up with a solid forecast - they are a better path to growth.

Bold moves build a partnership - we believe in this approach so much we link our growth to your success.

Our Commitment

We are diverse though our experience, people and the clients we look after - and we celebrate that diversity. Our people hold us accountable to our beliefs and via regular surveys and our grass roots D&I team, The Collective, and internal next generation board, Firestarters, we hold regular events and work continually towards generating ideas, initiatives and educating our people to ensure we are a diverse and inclusive agency.

As part of our dedication to create an inclusive and diverse workforce, Spark Foundry is committed to equal access to opportunity for people without regard to race, age, sex, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

Overview

Account / Planning Executive

Kick-start your career in advertising & media

Want to work on real campaigns for big brands - not just observe from the sidelines?

This is a brilliant entry-level role for someone curious about advertising, media, strategy, and how brands grow in a digital-first world. As an Account / Planning Executive, you'll sit right at the centre of client work, learning how campaigns are built, launched, and optimised - all while working with smart, creative people across the business.

You don't need years of experience. You do need curiosity, organisation, and a willingness to learn fast.

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing

You'll help turn strategy into action and ideas into live campaigns.

That means you'll:

• Support the planning and delivery of media campaigns that meet real client goals
• Act as a key link between clients and internal teams, keeping communication clear and smooth
• Help create and maintain presentations, reports, and key documents
• Work closely with teams across Digital, Strategy, Analytics, Partnerships, and Activation
• Track campaign performance and help spot opportunities to improve results
• Coordinate with local markets and specialists to keep everyone aligned
• Learn how data, insight, creativity, and execution come together in modern marketing

You'll get exposure to the strong foundation skills for both strategy and hands-on delivery, for a long-term career in advertising or media.

Qualifications

This role is for you if...

• You're organised and good at juggling tasks and deadlines
• You're confident communicating with different people and teams
• You enjoy problem-solving and asking "why?"
• You're comfortable working with data and learning how to turn it into insight
• You're curious about brands, media, platforms, and digital culture
• You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• You're keen to learn, grow, and take on responsibility early

Again - you don't need to tick every box. Potential matters more than perfection.

Additional information

Spark has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Planswe 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 EAG's (Employee Action Groups).

#DNI