Media Buying Executive
Publicis Groupe UK
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About the roles
Publicis Media is hiring for multiple entry-level Media Buying positions, offering an exciting opportunity to kick-start your career in the media industry. We are currently looking for:
- AV (Audio & Visual) Executive – working across TV, Video-on-Demand, Cinema, and Streaming platforms.
- Publishing Executive – managing digital publishing activity across premium publishers, focusing on campaign setup, optimisation, reporting, and ensuring ads appear in the right environments to reach the right audiences.
- Display Executive – managing online display advertising across websites, apps, and digital platforms.
As a Media Buying Executive, you’ll support the planning, buying, and optimisation of campaigns across your specialist area, working closely with clients, media owners, and internal teams to deliver high-quality results.
Responsibilities
- Assisting with planning and buying media campaigns across your channel.
- Negotiating with media owners to secure the best placements and value for clients.
- Managing campaign administration from approval to reconciliation.
- Producing post-campaign analysis and reporting.
- Supporting your team in achieving KPIs and client objectives.
- Staying up to date with market trends and sharing insights with colleagues.
- Using media systems and tools effectively to deliver campaigns efficiently.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Negotiation skills
- A collaborative, team-oriented approach.
- Enthusiasm to learn, adapt, and work in a fast-paced environment.
- A proactive and conscientious attitude.
- Must be able to start full time from February
Additional Information
Employees joining The Pack, an early careers programme that connects, supports and develops you to kick-start your career with us, initially start with an annual salary of £28,850.
The recruitment process
- Step 1: Apply and get started!
- Step 2: Show us your skills and strengths – complete some fun, interactive tasks through our assessment tool delivered in partnership with Arctic Shores. Look out for this in your emails following your application!
- Step 3: A quick chat with a recruiter to get to know you better and for you to ask any questions and let us know if you require any adjustments.
- Step 4: Join us for a virtual assessment centre where you can showcase your skills and strengths.
- Step 5: We’ll give you feedback, post assessment day, whether or not we move forward with your application.
🌟 What to Expect from the Arctic Shores Assessment
As part of our selection process, we use an Arctic Shores game-based assessment to help us understand your natural strengths in a fair, engaging way. This isn’t a quiz about what you know — it’s about showing how you think, behave and solve problems in real time.
What it is
- A series of interactive tasks (games) designed to measure problem-solving, decision-making, adaptability, focus and other work-relevant behaviours.
- You won’t see typical questions, instead, you’ll play activities that look and feel like simple games.
How it works
- You’ll receive an email with a link and simple instructions.
- Before the official assessment you can try a practice task so you’re confident with the format.
- The assessment usually has around 7-9 tasks and should take about the same time as a standard online test.
Tips to succeed
- Choose a quiet, distraction-free space with a reliable device.
- Read the instructions carefully before starting each activity.
- Be yourself - Arctic Shores is designed to capture how you naturally approach challenges, not what you think is the “right” answer.
After you finish
- Candidates receive a personalised feedback report that explains what your responses suggest about your strengths - valuable insight whether you join us or not.
There are no right or wrong answers - your results simply help us understand where you’ll thrive. Approach it with confidence and focus on performing consistently throughout each task. Please read this guide which provides further information and guidance on how to get started: PowerPoint Presentation
Publicis Media has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Planswe also offer;
- WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
- REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
- HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
- FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
- FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
- GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.
While we have publicised this opportunity, please note that: (i) the application and selection process is managed by the advertising company/organisation; and (ii) we rely on them to: provide accurate, up-to-date details about themselves and the opportunity; ensure that opportunities are ethical and paid fairly. To report a listing, please email [email protected].