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Programmatic Manager

BRAND: Publicis Imagine
Job Function: Media Trading
Location: London, United Kingdom
Experience Level: Intermediate
Workplace Type: Hybrid

Company description

Publicis Groupe, known for its world-renowned creativity, best in class technology, digital and consulting expertise, is the world's largest communications group in the world. With more than 108,000 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 23,000 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.

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+, Theatrical, 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.
This is an opportunity to work on one of the world's most iconic and loved brands, and one of our biggest and most exciting clients, and be a part of their success across the EMEA region.

Overview

This vacancy is an opportunity to join the Disney Digital Investment team, which is responsible for planning and buying both Digital Programmatic and Print Media. The overall Investment team is comprised of 24 individuals with diverse skills and expertise across the media and technology landscape. Digital Investment works in close collaboration with Media Planners, paid social and the AV Investment team to help design integrated solutions to Disney's communication challenges.

Responsibilities

This role of the Digital Account Manager will be to lead Disney's Digital (Video & Display) day to day media activity planning and overseeing a campaign from brief to activation and review. Responsibilities will include:

  • Manage campaign workflow and workload within the team.
  • Maintain overall responsibility for campaign performance and delivery within the team.
  • Negotiating with various sales house teams to drive added value opportunities for our clients.
  • Managing a team of up to 2x Senior Executive and 2x Account Executives.
  • Working and directing your team to ensure that all KPIs and any audit specifics are achieved.
  • Delivering innovative response to briefs. Working within Publicis Imagine creativity is crucial for this role as no one plan needs to look the same.

Qualifications

  • Have a good knowledge in the programmatic ecosystem across Video.
  • Knowledge of DV360, TTD and Amazon DSP would be advantageous.
  • Understanding of digital planning and programmatic strategy.
  • Client management skills and able to challenge briefs.

Additional information

Publicis Imagine 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).

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Programmatic Manager

London, UK
Full-Time

Published on 03/12/2025

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