Vice President, Global Media Director, Strategy

VP, Global Media DirectorStarcom is the world's first standalone media agency, a storied innovator that continues to lead the way for many of the world's best brands.Starcom has long been the professional birthplace and proving ground for marketing leaders – CEOs, CMOs, sales leaders, and technology pioneers – and we continue to drive the industry with peerless talent and relentless innovation.From the start, we've known that achieving growth for our clients requires understanding and connecting with real people where they live and work, in ways they value.In an AI era, we remain "Guided By Humanity," a phrase that describes our foundational belief that human expertise must remain in the driver's seat, supported by the best processes and technology.With our proprietary capabilities and Publicis Media's industry-leading resources and clout, we create ideas that move people and drive transformative business outcomes for brands.ResponsibilitiesMaintain an in-depth knowledge of the global media landscape, regional industry developments and the brand's business across marketsDeliver global strategic media recommendations that connect brand objectives with regional priorities and local market nuances, balancing global scale with market relevanceDrive a global innovation and thought leadership agenda that supports new business and advances modern marketing solutions across the agency network, sharing and scaling relevant ideas across markets.Use reporting from analytics teams to identify and apply cross-market learnings, guiding ongoing global joint business partnerships (JBPs) and global campaign developmentConnect with key markets driving Publicis' global media footprint, identifying growth opportunities alongside market leadershipPartner with cross-capability leaders on the global team, especially CRM/owned media, to drive connected media outcomesDevelop and maintain relationships with clients across levels, actively identifying collaboration points, and spending time on-site at their officesDemonstrate a deep technical understanding of global media platforms and market-specific capabilities, providing problem solving and intervention across markets when necessaryPartner with client's Integrated Agency Team (IAT) roster, inclusive of Publicis and non-Publicis agencies, enabling constructive relationships in benefit of the client while understanding competitive nuancesQualifications10+ years of experience in media planning/strategy with progressive levels of responsibility, including global or multi-market experience spanning paid media strategy and investment7+ years of previous management experience, including collaboration across global, regional and local agency structuresAgency experience preferred, especially within a large, multi-faceted hold-co modelPitch experience with a proven track record, including developing compelling recommendations for global or multi-market client opportunitiesExperience across all media types (national, local, digital, direct, programmatic, social, etc.) with a strong understanding of global media partners and capabilitiesAbility to anticipate and quickly assess changing global and regional client needs, adapting resources and strategies across markets while maintaining alignment with global prioritiesExcellent written and verbal communication, presentation, organizational, interpersonal and analytical skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across cultures and align global, regional and local stakeholdersAbility to translate data and insights into actionable takeawaysExcellent leadership ability to drive results through global teams and integrated agency rosters, fostering collaboration and shared accountability across regions and marketsAdditional InformationStarcom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or moreMonetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and FertilityMonetary assistance and support for pet adoptionEmployee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balanceTuition AssistancePaid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and moreMatching Gifts programsFlexible working arrangements'Work Your World' Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliancesThe benefits offerings listed are available to U.S. based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Compensation Range: USD $159,695.00 - USD $229,425.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. This role may also be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 12/29/2026.