Director, Media Operations

Company: Publicis Groupe
Location: New York
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

Company DescriptionZenith is a full-service media agency with capabilities and expertise across all channels and disciplines. Zenith is part of Publicis Media, the #1 media buying network in the Americas and #2 globally. As "The ROI Agency," Zenith's expertise lies in driving real, tangible business outcomes, not just media metrics, that will have a measurable effect on our clients' business. Every investment we make has an ROI mindset-not just for our clients, but for our agency at large. We're focused on driving the maximum value for our people, our capabilities and our media investments for some of the world's leading brands.Job DescriptionThe Zenith Global Operations Team handles client-specific tasks across various agency areas like Strategy, Investment, HR, Finance, and more. They centralize and standardize essential work to improve efficiency, making it ideal for organized problem-solvers who thrive in structured environments. This role will serve as a key connector and coordinator for work across the portfolio to ensure that local teams positioned globally are compliant in process and ways of working.Responsibilities

• Process and System Management: Oversee and manage the tools, systems, and processes supporting financial operations and media planning, including team training on systems like MediaTools and internal taxonomy. Ensure data accuracy and efficient reporting processes, while also serving as a point of contact for inquiries and support.
• Project and Stakeholder Coordination: Work collaboratively with global strategy teams, regional media leads, and internal teams to prioritize projects, manage client deliverables, and ensure seamless project execution. Build strong relationships with stakeholders to integrate planning and activation functions and improve client business management.
• Compliance and Data Management: Manage compliance with client-specific billing and auditing procedures. Support data management by maintaining organizational structures, user security, and data quality, while also facilitating troubleshooting and training. Work collaboratively with Analytics and TAAG To create and govern a global taxonomy.
• Financial Management: Collaborate with planning, investment, operations, finance, and reconciliation teams to execute comprehensive financial management processes including budget authorization, client billing, invoice reconciliation, and audit compliance. Partner with Finance and Procurement teams for financial reporting and tracking, ensuring alignment with planned vs. actual spending.
• Comprehensive Understanding: Possess a thorough understanding of the end-to-end planning and buying process, fostering effective collaboration between agency and client functions for smooth operations.Qualifications
  • Experience and Expertise: 5-8 years of client consulting experience focused on strategic decisions for business improvement.
  • Extensive leadership in marketing technology projects from ideation to implementation, advertising technology, and research techniques.
  • Client Management and Communication: Proven client management and consultative skills in both presenting solutions and resolving issues. Exceptional written and verbal communication, capable of translating complex concepts for non-technical audiences.
  • Strong operational and strategic management skills to enhance product offerings as accounts develop.
  • Attention to Detail and Problem Solving: Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to ensure quality control of team outputs. Hands-on problem-solver with a proactive, "can-do" approach, prepared to engage with data and practical solutions.
  • Interpersonal Skills and Collaboration: Outgoing and able to integrate seamlessly with fast-paced Planning and Activation teams. Skilled at cultivating strong relationships
  • Deadline and Environment Adaptability: Capable of meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment, balancing strategic thinking with practical execution.What You're Like:
    • Versatile and Motivated:Skilled in managing both short-term and long-term tasks.
    • Analytical:Adept at identifying connections between data sources for integrated analysis.
    • Agile:Seamlessly transition between complex tasks such as financial analysis and operations.
    • Inquisitive:Consistently question processes to improve efficiency.
    • Multitasker:Proficient in handling multiple responsibilities and setting priorities.
    • Detail-Oriented:Organized with excellent time management and a focus on accuracy.
    • Enthusiastic:Passionate about data, new technologies, and industry benchmarks.
    • Resilient:Determined and take ownership of your work.
    • Positive:Maintain an optimistic attitude.Additional InformationOur Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Diff--rence" 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 USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Compensation Range: $95,950- $150,000 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 7/10/25.Veterans Encouraged to Apply#LI-SM5
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