Planning Executive

“If you can dream it, you can do it”
- Walt Disney

Publicis Imagine is a bespoke team dedicated to Disney with one purpose in mind – to be Disney’s most valuable partner in creating the next era of entertainment. This newly built organisation will sit under the umbrella of Publicis Media, tapping into all areas of Publicis Groupe capability, including our newest acquisition, Epsilon. We will be dedicated to Disney’s four lines of business below and are committed to delivering excellence, innovation and creativity in everything we do:

• Disney+
• Studios
• Media networks
• Disneyland Parks and Walt Disney World 

The Publicis Imagine team has been designed to be simple, agile and connected, with access to the latest innovations in media to accelerate Disney’s growth around the world, Data is at the core of Publicis Imagine’s offering. Our data ecosystem, supercharged by Epsilon, will be the end-to-end platform focused on driving growth. We do this by uncovering data-driven insights that inform marketing, creative messaging and media decisions. We will look to connect all aspects of Disney’s business to unlock growth with each of their consumers from any line of business. 

Publicis Imagine will be active across the globe, with the hub for EMEA based here at White City in London. We are Disney fanatics and have created a unique UK and EMEA hybrid team to deliver not only excellence in market, but also be the guiding light for the region when it comes to planning. We have brought together talent from all areas of our business, client leadership, strategy, planning, data science, content, insights and execution in agile squads that will deliver for Disney’s business. 

We are excited to be building something brand new here at Publicis the best and brightest and want to come on this journey with us. 
We also too believe that if you can dream it, you can do it.

We are Publicis Imagine.

Dreaming. Doing.

Our commitment

Publicis Imagine is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups.  We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background.

Job description

Publicis Media is now looking for a new UK Planning Executive to work on one of our most exciting clients, Disney Studios.

In this role, you will get to work on campaigns for some of the most exciting film and SVOD releases in the cinema/streaming space, promoting films through their lifecycle (in Cinemas, on D+ & Digital Home Download) and returning/new D+ Studios series releases.

What will you be doing?

• Help develop effective, efficient and exciting cross channel media channel strategies, rooted in unquestionable rationale, for Disney Studios cinema releases and Disney+ Studios releases. 
• Help manage overall campaigns from brief through to PCA (post campaign analysis), with the support of the wider planning team and the Insights Team.
• Help develop weekly performance reports and post campaign reports for each release, ensuring quality at every step.
• Forge close connections with the UK’s biggest and best media owners to ensure the planning team are fuelled with the latest platform updates.
• Manage through campaign activations to ensure plan components go live smoothly and successfully, working closely with our specialist channel teams.
• Support the team in delivering absolute financial accuracy and PO management.
• Keep on the pulse of industry news, ensuring the team are informed of your findings.
• Build positive working relationships with Junior clients.

Qualifications

• Impeccable attention to detail is a must, along with exceptional organisational skills.
• The ability to manage your time effectively and efficiently.
• A comfortable and confident multitasker, who is enthusiastic and happy to work in a fast-paced environment. 
• Comfortable liaising with clients and a variety of internal teams. 
• Will be keen to learn and have a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• The ideal candidate will be interested in people, what makes them tick and how to influence their behaviours.  
• An interest and passion for film and media. 

Additional information

Publicis Imagine has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we 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).

Employees joining The Pack, which is an 18-month 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 deadline to apply to this role is the 30th July. 

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