Vice President Group Director, Video Investment

VP/Group Director, Video and Multimedia

Digitas is the Networked Experience Agency, built on the vision that we create magnetic experiences that earn the right for brands to exist in human networks. Today, and tomorrow. We deliver Networked Experiences by leveraging comprehensive data, technology, creative, media and strategy capabilities. Digitas delivers ambitious outcomes via unique solutions that include Creative Experiences, Integrated Media, Addressable Relationships, Social Marketing and Total Commerce. Celebrated by AdAge as Data and Insights Agency of the Year, U.S Campaign's Brand Experience Agency of the Year, Media Network of the Year and celebrated by Forrester and Gartner, Digitas serves the world's leading brands through a global network comprised of more than 5,500 employees across over 65 offices in 43 countries. The Digitas culture is made up of fearless, inventive and generous Unicorns of all kinds.

We are the connected marketing agency, a full-service agency with modern creative & media, data, and technology services all under one roof. We are connected in the way we think and the way we work. At the heart of our company are great people that we call Unicorns. Our Unicorns are open, bold, and curious, and love to solve complex problems for clients in unique ways. To help with this, we're looking for an outstanding VP/Group Director, Video, and Multimedia– someone who can take the reins on the ever-evolving TV and streaming landscape, win the hearts of clients, inspire their teammates, and skillfully juggle multiple pieces of business.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing development of cross-channel video strategies and analysis for clients – collaborating closely with Media Strategy, Media Precision, Account Management, and Measurement teams to ensure that work is strategically aligned and on-brief
• Serving as a central point of contact for clients and internal teams for the broader video investment portfolio
• Speaking fluently to all video channels, calling on deep expertise from activating one or more channels
• Building and fostering strong partnerships with relevant media partners in the video ecosystem, including ability to constructively navigate negotiations and leverage cross-channel investments (i.e., linear broadcasters, CTV partners, ATV operators, etc.), as well as offering guidance on product roadmaps and agency wishlists
• Leveraging data & audience insights, as well as historical performance, to validate video investment strategies, inform tactical decisions, and exhibit ongoing willingness to optimize investments for campaign success
• Overseeing the work of video specialists, managing workflow, and providing strategic guidance and oversight
• A willingness to learn about and embrace local formats like local TV, radio, and OOH – which our team often advises on in addition to national video
• Providing thoughtful feedback to direct reports, using performance evaluation and internal process improvement to develop and motivate talent
• Contributing to new business pitches by lending strategic video expertise and high-level planning across a variety of categories and prospective clients
• Staying up-to-date on the latest advanced video offerings in the marketplace spanning streaming and addressable TV
• Promoting a culture of shared learning and increasing visibility of video expertise within the agency
• Being a leader through strength and stability -- functioning as a point of escalation for clients and team members as needed

Qualifications

• 12+ years of media planning and buying experience, with a strong focus on cross-channel video
• Deep expertise in digital streaming video, in particular
• Experience working within pharmaceutical and healthcare environments is a plus
• Experience with local channels like local TV, local radio, and OOH is a plus
• Bachelor's degree or higher, with a concentration in advertising, marketing, business administration, communications, or equivalent
• Analytical background – comfort with data and numbers
• 5+ years of people managing experience, overseeing five or more reports in an account management/client services team
• Deep industry relationships with video partners
• Excellent negotiation skills and understanding of how to add incremental value and communicate that to our clients
• Strong communication and writing skills—you're poised, precise, and above all, kind when engaging with others
• Strategic thinking and able to see the bigger picture
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and in a collaborative team setting
• Familiarity with prompt-based interaction and commonly used generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini, DALL·E, Midjourney) is a plus, especially for tasks like ideation, research, or content generation

Additional information

Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Différence" means we're better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent. Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off. If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation Range: USD $149,340.00 - USD $239,148.00/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. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility 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 7/1/2027.