Head of Media and Communications

We also believe that creating transformational work requires initiative, an entrepreneurial spirit and a bold commitment to achieving measurable results and business success for the Clients we service.OverviewThe media communications department is staffed with extraordinary talent who develop world-class ideas, while running the day-to-day operations of the department flawlessly. Our media team doesn’t just think in terms of media—they think more broadly in terms of inventing communications strategy and communications ideas. We don’t just believe media is both an art and science - we come to work to prove it every single day.We’re looking for an inspirational leader who will fit in with our ideas-driven culture and continue to lead us to the next level of media excellence. We need someone who can collaborate not just across departments throughout the agency, but also within the media department, and turn big ideas into fully integrated campaigns.The Media Director (MD) will be the media team’s representative voice on key campaigns and initiatives, collaborating with senior peers in Strategic Planning, Creative, and Account Services. As briefs evolve into ideas, the MD will ensure media has the opportunity to help shape the idea by leveraging media platforms, the latest in emerging technology, as well as relevant cultural cues. Collaboration and communication across the media team will be of the utmost importance, as this role will be the lead voice in delivering media solutions that are both innovative and strategically sound, and can respond to the speed of culture.It’s important to note, this position will not be assigned to any specific paid media channel, rather, will function across channels. As the MD, you will lead the collaboration between Creative, Strategy, Production and Media across campaigns for a highly respected automotive client. ResponsibilitiesWork closely with peers across the agency, specifically, to advance creativity in media planning product, integrate, and align with Strategic Planning, Creative, and Account Service and partner those inputs with thoughtful media insights and programsWork across the entire marketing plan, have a seat at the table with all other media disciplines, and advocate with the media client to ensure these campaign executions happenLeverage all existing media and engagement partnerships and, when aligned with the ideas platform, maximize their value’Understand and educate both media and creative teams on new creative units, when & how to use it, apply best practicesPartner with our Analytics teams to properly identify best practices and efficient marketing solutionsInterface with the media client and be a dedicated resource available for both the product and media teamCollaborate and align directly with senior level media team to implement across media channels, and identify funding solutions for related media ideas and programsQualificationsCandidate experience should include:10+ years of integrated multi-media planning skill set, including an understanding of ALL media channels & buying approaches (TV, Radio, Print, Out of Home, Search, Social, Events, Sponsorships, Programmatic, New Technologies, etc.), and proven experience developing integrated programs or big concepts from idea to execution and data application from audience insights to media strateigies. Experience in Earned and Shared Media is a definite plus, along with knowledge of influencer marketing as well as culture trends.Leadership: A charismatic leader to whom people are naturally drawn - instill a ‘nothing is impossible’ confidence alongside media knowledge of ‘what it takes to get it done’Business thinker: A big-thinker with a strategic mindset who thinks in terms of business, brands and ideas, not just media.Creativity: Someone who can contribute creative content and contextual ideas at the highest level, inspiring confidence in our media team.Presentation and Writing Skills: Multimedia presentations are always integral to our business presentations; Proven experience in a leadership role - inspiring cross-decipline teams, client leadershipAutomotive experience beneficial, Major brand/Large budget experience is requiredAn ideal candidate will be a self-starter with natural curiosity, comfortable in the unknown, and a strong communicator.DegreeStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to apply critical thinking and analysis in business writingExcellent organization and time management; 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.This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. 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 9/7/2026.