Senior Associate, Digital Strategy

Company Description Apex is Publicis Groupe’s futures marketplace, leveraging Publicis capital to create risk-free, value-based investment opportunities for clients. Our industry expertise, understanding of consumer and market trends, and strategic partnerships enable Apex to deliver innovative, omnichannel solutions for clients that drive a range of marketing and business goals. Apex solutions help shape the industry, drive outcomes, and keep Publicis clients ahead of trend. Job Description We’re not your typical agency. In fact, we aren’t an agency at all. Rather, we are a distinct and next generation trading entity within Publicis Groupe. Furthermore, we’re experts and innovators in media– making investments today for tomorrow’s success. Our goals are rooted in providing unique and incremental benefits to Publicis Groupe clients: You’ll work across all Publicis Groupe agencies for the unique opportunity to learn the full media landscape and work with a breadth of clients. You’ll learn both Investment and Business Operations – a unique blend of skills not often combined within agencies. You’ll work in digital platforms regardless of the channel you work in and if you don’t know it, we’ll teach you. You’ll lead the industry by looking for future-facing opportunities, areas to invest and upcoming trends within the marketing industry. ABOUT THE TEAM The Senior Associate role will report into the Supervisor position and will be a part of the Digital Strategy & Activation Team. This team works collectively to ensure that we have a thorough understanding of and a pulse on the media landscape, make smart investments with media partners, negotiating mutually favorable terms, and plan and execute client media buys that best deliver on their business and marketing objectives. Responsibilities Developing Teams & Talent Contribute to training and assisting Associates with any role-specific questions. Supports goals of Associates. Delivering on Our Value Proposition Understand partner portfolio offerings through attending meetings and taking note. Understands deal structure in place with partners and can identify errors in partner RFP submissions. Learn how to form recommendation that align with APEX goals. Support executing client-facing media plan packaging and delivery for select standard-level accounts. Learn fundamentals of financials. Understands how APEX makes a profit and accomplishes margin doc process for select standard-level accounts. Managing Business & Operations Understand campaign lifecycle and execute RFP process for select standard-level account. Understand billing nuances that impact planning. Proficient in MS Office Suite, Salesforce, etc. Keeps Salesforce up to date for assigned accounts. Qualifications TECHNICAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS We value diversity of thought and experiences at APEX! If you learned about media from the sales or agency side, that’s great but we do need folks with basic level of understanding of how media investment works. 1-2 years of experience with Basic knowledge of media is critical for success in this role Diverse backgrounds and experience are welcome including Agency Planning/Investment, Media Sales, Consulting and/or Media Client Side Basic knowledge of Salesforce and MS Office Suite (must be proficient in Excel) Strong media financial acumen is mandatory Business financial acumen is preferred Basic understanding of the media landscape SOFT SKILL REQUIREMENTS Technical skills are a point of entry for the roles at APEX but we’re looking for exceptional talent with high emotional intelligence and soft skills that drives our culture. Has strong relationships, trust, respect, and support from others Hungry to work hard to meet/exceed expectations Adapts well, embraces and drives changeActs transparently with others Leads with positivity and inclusivity to inspire those around them 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. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation Range: USD $50,065.00 - USD $73,944.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. 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 5/23/2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr UNAVAILABLE