Associate Director, Content

Company descriptionSpark Foundry was built during the most transformative time in the history of advertising and marketing. We deliver everything a traditional media agency has to offer and have grown into one of the world’s most successful agencies by helping brands evolve their marketing by leveraging identity, commerce, artificial intelligence, and more to connect with people. Transformation is part of our DNA. Spark Foundry’s start-up spirit delivers high-touch approaches and a never-ending desire to challenge the status quo. Combined with Publicis Media’s powerhouse soul leveraging connected data assets, advanced AI applications, and investment clout, we “Bring HEAT to Brands.” No other agency possesses the expertise that we do to address today’s most pressing challenges to drive business transformation through media.OverviewThe Associate Director, Content plays a key role in the integration of content strategy and activation into communications planning for a large, high profile client which entails leading projects that support content activation, i.e. recommendations for content themes, partnerships, and distribution.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with internal and external stakeholders in content sourcing process to secure high-quality, strategic content from partners. Includes identifying “considered set” of content creation, co-creation and curation partners and operating “requests for content” with select partners, from brief through recommendationTrack performance of content programs, including post-program wrap-ups and recommendationsMonitor high performance content brands for case studies and best practicesAssist client with operation of weekly content publishing forumsAudit existing client content for re-use and identify thematic and/or format gapsManage weekly status reports and callsQualifications5+ years in marketing, journalism or related field and 2+ years with content marketing responsibilitiesExcellent communication skills (written and verbal)Proven experience writing presentations, creative briefs, summaries of industry news and/or POVsBranded entertainment, entertainment marketing, and product placement knowledgeStrong editing and proofreading skillsSuperb presentation abilitiesExposure to production and general knowledge of the TV/digital production industryAwareness of entertainment and consumer trends and insightsSuperior organization skills, ability to lead cross-functional teams, and oversee execution of numerous projects at one timeExposure to working with creative teams and senior managementStrong client relations skills and ability to strategically think from a client’s perspectiveAbility to think conceptually and to translate concepts into actionable plans to drive clients’ businesses forwardEntrepreneurial approach to finding and securing new opportunitiesProven experience in construction of marketing programs and exposure to contract negotiations for marketing programsHighly-collaborative team player capable of managing clients, partners, and internal teamsConceptual and forward-thinking – comfortable in an ambiguous environment and excited about inventing new ways of workingDetail-oriented – able to prioritize and juggle many projects and deliverables simultaneouslyAnalytical - capable of using metrics to make sound performance management recommendationsAdditional informationOur 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 your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.#LI-QH1Compensation Range: USD $106,780.00 - USD $170,937.00/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. 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 12/1/2026.