Associate Director, Precision

Associate Director, PrecisionDigitas 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.OverviewWe're looking for an outstanding Associate Director someone who can win the hearts of clients, inspire their teammates, and skillfully juggle multiple pieces of business. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced digital media star to actively drive performance for some of the largest brands on the planet. In this role, you can make a real difference in our clients' business and our own.ResponsibilitiesAs an Associate Director, you'll be responsible for oversight of your team and all campaign management activities they perform. You will be accountable for ensuring best practices are followed by your team and campaigns are set up, managed, and operated according to strategic plans. You will also assist in final QA of campaigns prior to launch. You'll be responsible for identifying opportunities for process improvement and working to implement improved processes with your team. You will be the representative for the precision capability with other capability leaders and should be able to explain to internal/client leadership complex precision concepts in an easily digestible manner. You will be the representative to leadership for your team communicating needs and ensuring they are met. You will help guide the overall media strategy while ensuring it aligns with client marketing strategy. You will be responsible for delivering against and exceeding client KPIs.Most importantly, you must possess a strong inner drive to redesign the digital media landscape, enjoy working with some of the finest minds in the industry, and want to be a part of something truly unique that will have a lasting impact on some of the world's biggest brands.Day to day your role includes:Directing and managing the daily workflow of all Digitas client campaigns, including proposal development, campaign activation and maintenance, and post-buy recapsInterfacing with media strategy teams to build strategic campaign plans, communicate recommendations, and identify and deliver new solutions in a collaborative fashionReviewing client deliverables for quality, ensuring that recommendations and work products are sound and viableOwning development and review of strategic proposals, coordinating across teams to account for all relevant inputs and providing pressure testing through a client lens when neededAssuming accountability and ownership of campaign execution for assigned client accountsDeveloping and maintaining quality control procedures for campaign implementationsUnderstanding and effectively communicating our value proposition, technology, and processes as related to the growth of current and prospective agency accountsMonitoring and reporting on campaign performanceParticipating in forecasting exercises for senior managementAdopting established account management standards and program management best practicesSupporting training, mentoring, and development of team membersParticipating in regular sessions to share and learn new strategies for optimizing and enhancing campaign performanceEmbracing and encouraging a culture based on teamwork, collaboration, and intellectual curiosityAssisting in the development and documentation of best practices for improving communication and collaboration within the team and the groupQualificationsSix to nine years of deep experience in display and video media buyingIn depth understanding of media planning and programmatic buying, and practical experience with Google Marketing Platform, TheTradeDesk, or similar buying platformsProven experience with at least three or more years of people management experience, overseeing three or more reports in an account management/client services teamStrong fluency with the digital media ecosystem you know this world by heart and you keep pulse with the rapid changes happening within it and a clear, solid understanding of the media planning and buying processExtensive experience in a client service position or roleThe ability to organize and manage your work and that of the junior staff on the teamStrong analytical thinking and mathematical skillsExcellent communication and writing skillsyou're poised, precise, and above all, kind when relating to othersSolid presentation skills and presenting to key stakeholders or senior leadership with confidenceWillingness to travel as needed you're open to new places, new faces and new ideasA four-year college degreeFamiliarity with prompt-based interaction and commonly used generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini, DALLE, Midjourney) is a plus, especially for tasks like ideation, research, or content generation.Additional InformationOur Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Diffrence" 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 your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Compensation Range: USD $97,375.00 - USD $155,961.00/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 8/1/2026.