Vice President Group Director, Media

Present in over 100 countries and employing nearly 80,000 professionals, Publicis Groupe is the third largest communications group in the world. Publicis Groupe is listed on the Euronext Paris [FR0000130577] and is part of the CAC 40 index. Active across the entire value chain, Publicis Groupe offers its major clients a transversal, unified and fluid model allowing them access to all the Groupe’s tools and expertise around the world through the mantra "The Power of One."​

We’re looking for an inspiring Vice President/Group Director of Media to lead the charge for a major retail client. If you thrive on building high-performing teams, shaping forward-thinking strategies, and turning big ideas into real-world impact, we want you at the helm.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of media leadership—guiding the vision, strategy, and execution across all media channels. You’ll collaborate closely with client partners and internal teams to develop integrated campaigns that drive business growth and connect with consumers in meaningful ways.

You’ll empower a dynamic media team, foster a culture of creativity, and champion innovative solutions that set our client apart. Your leadership will fuel collaboration, accountability, and results—ensuring our client stays ahead in a fast-paced, competitive marketplace.

Ready to lead, inspire, and make a difference for one of the most exciting names in retail? Join us and help shape the future of media with creativity and purpose!

• Lead a core team responsible for strategic initiatives on a top retail brand
• Articulate departmental and customer segmentation and Media tactics
• Oversee development of program strategies across different teams
• Assume a lead role on core client teams and new business opportunities
• Maintain senior level relationship with publishers and clients
• Engage in public relations within the Media field
• Represent the agency within industry organizations
• Support relevant training sessions
• Establish long-term trust with clients

• Four year degree (Master’s degree preferred)
• 6-12 years of Advertising and Marketing industry experience. 
• Experience with retail business strongly preferred
• 3 years of staff management and team leadership
• Deep understanding of core media planning principles (e.g. audience segmentation, reach and frequency, media mix modeling, etc.)
• Expert level strategy development across channels - Linear TV, Streaming, Digital Video, Audio, Social, Display, Content. Upfront, OOH, Experiential, and Programmatic a plus
• Proven leadership ability and previous client relationship experience
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
• Time management and problem solving skills
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MRI, and CMR
• Track record of successful problem-solving skills
• Superior interpersonal and presentation skills
• Candidate must be open to travel as needed
• Familiarity with prompt-based interaction and commonly used generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini, DALL·E, Midjourney) is a plus, especially for tasks like ideation, research, or content generation

Got the sparkle? Apply if you believe your unique skills are a fit.

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” 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.

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