Director

Strong leadership presence and client management skills Leads thinking to inspire innovative solutions, creativity and a proactive approach Digital mindset/fluency and an insatiable curiosity Flexibility and agility to manage complex processes Embodies Spark Foundry’s values and cultivates them among team members Ensures the team delivers sound strategic plan recommendations based on clear understanding of client objectives Maintains an in-depth knowledge of client businesses with a focus on upstream initiatives Expert command of Media Research resources, capabilities and limitations Exemplifies collaboration by building and maintaining productive relationships across all communications areas (internal teams and agency partners) Ability to think beyond “media” as an active collaborator in the Integrated Marketing Communications process Thorough knowledge of marketing and communications Excellent written and verbal communication skills; solid presentation skills Authoritative, leadership presence Ability to prioritize and organize issues/projects for self and staff Moderate travel Qualifications 8+ years of Traditional Media Planning, Buying, and Management experience in progressive levels of responsibility Demonstrated business acumen and a track record of success in the media services profession Strategic thinker, seeing the bigger picture, with ability to analyze everything and think critically when solving problems to come up with unconventional solutions Ability to establish and manage P&L statement Previous leadership and team management experience Ability to build great relationships with clients, vendors, and reps History of negotiating to get the job done right and track record of success in Media Additional information 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. If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMTTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #LI-QH1 Compensation Range: USD $129,485.00 - USD $198,464.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. 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. 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 11/14/2026.