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Vice President, Brand Experience (Media Planning)

Publicis Groupe


Job Location:

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 14 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 11 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Company Description

CoLab is a fully integrated cross-discipline team that provides best-in-class services in a fluid and modular way. With our clients at the center we create brand movement at the speed of peoples lives by connecting real-time data with world-class creative content and media in service of growth and Return on investment.
CoLab is a power of one solution encompassing data media and production. By drawing from across the vast Publicis Groupe network we are uniquely positioned to deliver innovation and specialized skills to our clients as well as enriching opportunities and inclusive benefits to our employees. We pride ourselves on combining the atmosphere of a startup company with the stability and experience of a global leader.

Job Description

The Vice President Brand Experience plays a key role in leading media strategy and providing thought leadership for a high-profile client account. Reporting into the SVP Brand Experience this role is responsible for developing innovative media solutions overseeing the execution of integrated media plans and ensuring the agencys work exceeds client expectations. The VP will serve as a key client contact driving strategy building relationships and mentoring a talented team of media professionals.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as key primary media lead for senior-level client contacts providing strategic direction and maintaining strong client relationships.
  • Oversee the development and execution of holistic cross-channel media strategies including digital programmatic national local and other media types to meet client business objectives.
  • Lead the team in delivering innovative media solutions that challenge the status quo and drive business results. Proactively identify opportunities for growth presenting new ideas and approaches to the client.
  • Manage mentor and develop a team of media planners and strategists fostering collaboration and high performance. Ensure the teams work is aligned with client goals and agency standards.
  • Collaborate with the client and SVP to establish and manage annual budgets ensuring optimal allocation of resources. Track and report on budget performance making adjustments as needed.
  • Partner with internal teams across investment data and analytics to create integrated solutions. Collaborate closely with creative technology and research teams to drive cross-platform media initiatives.
  • Lead the development of client presentations insights strategic updates and POVs ensuring clarity and impact. Communicate complex strategies and results effectively to both senior and junior client stakeholders.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends technologies and media innovations ensuring that the team and client remain competitive in a rapidly evolving marketplace.
Qualifications

  • 12 years of media planning and buying experience with progressive responsibility across digital and traditional media.
  • Proven ability to manage and grow high-profile client relationships delivering exceptional media strategies that get results.
  • Extensive experience with all media types including digital (display search social mobile) programmatic national and local TV print radio OOH and more.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills with experience overseeing and developing talent at various levels.
  • Excellent communication presentation and negotiation skills with the ability to influence client decisions and present compelling strategic ideas.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills with a focus on driving innovative solutions.
  • Fluency with media planning tools like MediaTools and a solid understanding of data and analytics to inform strategy.
  • Previous pharma experience required.
Additional Information

Our Publicis Groupe motto Viva La Différence means were 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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Compensation Range: USD $149340.00 - USD $239148.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. This role may also be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation. 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 9/27/2026.

Required Experience:

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About Company

Publicis Media is one of the four solutions hubs of Publicis Groupe ([Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40], alongside Publicis Communications, Publicis.Sapient and Publicis Healthcare. Led by Steve King, CEO, Publicis Media is powered by its five global brands, Starcom, Zenith, Spark ... View more

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