OOH Executive

Company Description

With a history that dates back over 80 years,Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at the centre of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, we are the flagship Publicis Media agency that uses our ‘Power of One’ business model, with teams that span multiple disciplines across clients such as Aldi, P&G, P&O Ferries, Primark, Samsung, Stellantis, and Visa. 

We place a huge focus on our People and have driven flagship D&I and L&D programmes within Publicis Media; our goal is to help every individual reach their fullest potential and we encourage everyone to make “Brave Plays” in how they approach their work and their own career development. As a result, we have an exceptionally energised and committed talent base, all of us proud of our welcoming and supportive culture, as evidenced by our recognition as one of Campaign’s Best Places to Work for three years in a row (2021, 2022 and 2023) and most excitingly, Media Week's Agency of the Year 2023!

Overview

What will you be doing?

Department Summary
The OOH Planning Team at Starcom is part of Publicis Media's broader OOH team, which spans across Publicis agency brands and PMX, the investment arm of Publicis Media. The team focuses on delivering innovative, best-in-class OOH solutions, supported by expertise in planning, buying, DOOH content, data, analytics, programmatic, and Ad tech. OOH Planners work closely with PMX’s in-house investment team to create effective and creative solutions that maximize client outcomes.

Responsibilities

Role Summary
As an OOH Client Executive, your responsibilities align with the agency's Growth Pillars and internal expectations:

1. Client Growth: Collaborate across teams (Planning, Content, Data, Investment) to drive client success.
2. Develop skills in OOH planning systems.
3. Support the Senior Executive in managing day-to-day accounts.
4. Stay informed on OOH trends and share insights with the team.
5. Maintain organized meetings, admin, and contact reports.
6. Team Development: Contribute to shaping the team culture.
7. Be a supportive, proactive team member.
8. Show enthusiasm and passion for OOH and the media industry.
9. Foster a positive team culture.
10. Starcom Growth: Strengthen Starcom’s reputation internally and externally.
11. Understand financial opportunities and support financial accuracy.
12. Maintain operational diligence and assist in reporting.
13. Build relationships with media owners and partners to enhance Starcom’s reputation.

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships and manage interactions with planners, suppliers, and clients.
• Knowledge of OOH buying with a desire to learn more.
• Quick to adapt to new processes and technology.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and timely in task completion.
• Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize in busy environments.
• Able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

Additional Information

Employees joining The Pack, which is an early careers programme that connects, supports and develops you to kick-start your career with us, initially start with an annual salary of £28,000. 

The recruitment process: 

Step 1: Apply and get started!
Step 2: Show us what you’ve got – complete some fun, interactive tasks through Arctic Shores’ assessment. 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 day 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. 

Starcom 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.

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week. 

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).