Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist at Publicis Groupe
Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader with a history dating back over 80 years. We are grounded in the principle that people are at the center of all we do. 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, Starcom partners with the world’s leading marketers and brands.
Within Canada, Starcom is part of Publicis Media within Publicis Groupe, with offices in Windsor, Toronto and Montreal. We are passionate about the world of Media and Advertising, viewing the planning and buying process as an art that is most effective when backed by the science of empirical data.
You will be joining a well-recognized agency with credentials :
- Great Places to Work certified three years in a row
- Only communications company to be ranked in LinkedIn’s Top 25 Great Places to Work
- 2022 Media Agency of the Year
- 2023 Media Agency of the Year finalist
What we Offer :
Work Your World program enabling you to experience working from anywhere in Canada or overseas for up to 6 weeks a yearExtended long weekends throughout the year with an additional day off each long weekendWellness & Tech benefits to support what’s most important to youBirthday leaveExtensive Learning & Development opportunities, including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform as well as a Professional Development AllowanceLocal and Global Mobility within the Publicis Groupe networkThe Role :
Working under the direction of and in concert with the Investment department lead, the Investment Director leads a team of buyers to ensure the flawless execution of media campaigns on behalf of the clients the director is responsible for managing. The director is responsible for overseeing the negotiation and management of the media investment to ensure audit proof delivery of campaign specific KPI’s and financial compliance. The candidate is responsible for having an in-depth knowledge of the campaign objectives, client specific needs & a solid knowledge of the media landscape, including TV, OLV & Radio.
In addition to managing the overall workflow, the Investment Director has day-to-day client contact and works closely with their counterpart strategy & digital teams. In addition, there will likely be collaboration with creative agencies.
Responsibilities :
Maintain overall control of workflow and assigned subordinate responsibilities within the groupWork closely with Investment department lead to manage client business and staff in support of overall company objectives including sales KPIsOversee the progress of all projectsProvide assistance, where necessary, to assure timely completion of projectsMaintain quality control of all group projectsEnsure that projects are produced completely, correctly and with maximum efficiencyIntercede as much as possible to encourage individual subordinate initiative and to observe their personal abilities and growthAllocation of assignments, which combine to make productive and effective use of each person’s skills, as well as motivating their interests and challenging their mindsMotivating & challenging team members to innovate within the planned parameters / objectivesSupporting and encouraging collaboration within team and across teamsIdentifying and facilitating required training of team membersPrepare and execute all special department assignments requested by managementActively support and participate in agency objectives, activities, task forcesBehaviors and deliverables consistently demonstrate thought leadership and innovationRecognized as media expert with team and with other groups within the companyDevelops process improvements and best practices to ensure consistency, flexibility and efficiency resulting in solutions that meet or exceed clients’ expectationsLeads by example via work ethic, team building approach, attitude and overall collaborationQualifications :
Minimum of Associate Degree in Media, Bachelor’s degree a plus / preferred8+ years of progressive levels of responsibility in media buying and managementStrong understanding of media reporting capabilities & systemsStrong negotiating & analytical skillsSolid interpersonal and teamwork abilitiesInspiring leadership and management skillsExcellent written and verbal communication and presentation skillsDemonstrated critical thinking and problem solving abilitiesStrong command of media research & systemsStarcom is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome and encourage applications from all interested parties. Accommodations are available, upon request, for all stages of the interview and employment process for those with a disability or medical need during any stage of the recruitment process. We thank all candidates for their interest in Starcom, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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