Head of Media and Communications

Since the dawn of the internet, we've helped brands move first through every era of transformation, defining what digital means for business and now leading brands into the age of AI. Named a Most Innovative Agency three years running (2024-2026) by Campaign US, our work reflects a proven ability not just to anticipate what’s coming, but to help our clients actively shape the future. We bring together curious, driven, and diverse thinkers who challenge convention, push boundaries, and hold a high bar for creative excellence.
If you're motivated to work alongside top performers, push the boundaries of what's possible, and help define where technology, business, and marketing are headed next—this is the place to do it.
Responsibilities Lead programmatic strategy across a portfolio of client accounts, translating business objectives into sophisticated biddable media approaches, investment frameworks, and measurement plans
Oversee the planning, execution, management, and optimization of complex online biddable media campaigns and programs, including auction/exchange-based performance media, audience-based buying, remarketing, and emerging programmatic opportunities
Guide teams through campaign readiness, including creative asset delivery, insertion orders, campaign artifacts, partner requirements, and all relevant launch documentation
Serve as a senior programmatic lead for clients, communicating strategy, performance drivers, innovation opportunities, upcoming activations, and new or never-been-done-before tactics with clarity and confidence
Deliver executive-level insights and strategic recommendations to clients, connecting performance trends, optimizations, audience learnings, and marketplace shifts to measurable business outcomes
Analysts, ensuring teams are set up to deliver strong campaign performance and continued professional growth
Build strong cross-functional partnerships with strategy, planning, analytics, creative, account, investment, and technology teams to drive integrated programmatic solutions
Evaluate and shape direct programmatic partnerships, private marketplace opportunities, preferred deals, and DSP-led buying strategies to advance client goals and agency best practices
Qualifications The ideal candidate will bring deep programmatic media expertise, strong strategic judgment, executive-level communication skills, and a proven ability to lead teams, client relationships, and complex campaign portfolios
10+ years of experience in programmatic media, including hands-on and leadership experience across Display, Video, Mobile, CTV/OTT, audio, and/or emerging biddable channels
Extensive experience with leading DSPs and programmatic technologies, including DV360, The Trade Desk, Yahoo DSP, Amazon DSP, and related measurement, verification, and audience platforms
Demonstrated experience developing and managing direct programmatic partnerships, including private marketplaces, preferred deals, direct publisher relationships, and strategic supply/path optimization opportunities
Strong analytical, organizational, financial, and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate data into strategic recommendations for senior clients and internal leadership
Significant client-facing experience with the ability to identify risks, manage escalations, influence stakeholders, and guide teams through complex business and campaign challenges
Experience leading, coaching, and developing multi-level programmatic teams, with a focus on quality delivery, operational excellence, career growth, and inclusive team culture
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills and the ability to work with reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis tools
Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
Flexible working arrangements
'Work Your World' Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.
Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
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 9/1/2026.

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