Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V
AV Executive
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AV Executive
AV Executive – Zenith UK
Company Description
We help brands make bold moves. Nowadays, brands want rapid, spectacular growth. They no longer just say “deliver 80% awareness” or “run an impactful Christmas campaign”. Today’s demands are sharper: “Take me from 4th to 1st in my category” “Help me grow 10% in a market declining 10%” “Make me the most loved brand in my industry”
These are huge asks of media—and they can’t be met by tinkering with last decade’s plans. Decades of advertising research prove that without a meaningful change, large brands stay resembling, and small brands stagnate. That’s why at Zenith, we help brands make bold moves—big, brave strategic shifts that drive greater impact, better ROI, and stronger consumer value.
Bold moves are: ✔ Forecast-backed – Not blind leaps, but provably better paths to growth. ✔ Partnership-driven – We tie our own performance to your success. ✔ ROI-rich – Delivering measurable outcomes for clients, teams and consumers.
This approach is why we’re recognised as the UK’s best media agency.
Our Commitment
At Zenith UK, we believe inclusivity fuels innovation. A culture where all talent thrives enables diverse perspectives, deeper collaboration, and richer creativity. We uphold Publicis Groupe’s commitment to inclusion initiatives and actively encourage employees to champion ongoing progress.
Overview
We’re hiring an AV Executive to join our collaborative team, specialising in cross-media impact: TV, Video, Streaming, and Cinema. This is a gateway role—one that lets you place campaigns from start to finish while learning from experts, delivering measurable results, and shaping your own media career.
Ideal for you if you’re:
- Curious about how 'big brands' move
- Detail-oriented with a drive for quality and precision
- A team player who thrives in fast-moving, collaborative environments
Responsibilities
Your role will centre on strategic campaign execution:
- Plan & Execute: Drive AV campaigns across TV, BVOD, Cinema & streaming platforms from brief to reconciliation.
- Buy & Secure: Collaborate on ad buys to secure premium placements and optimal value for clients.
- Administer: Oversee campaigns through approval, delivery & reconciliations—ensuring zero margins for error.
- Analyse: Generate clear, insightful post-campaign reports to gauge performance and identify learnings.
- Katey your Teams: Work across departments (data, creatives, clients) to meet KPIs and tightening deadlines effectively.
- Stay ahead: Track AV industry trends and share actionable insights with the wider team.
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Requirements
Essential Skills:
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (data analysis, reporting).
- Magnetic attention to detail—high tolerance for precision under pressure.
- Polished written & verbal communication skills (bridging teams, clients, and owners).
- Collaborative mindset—you know that lightning isn’t just struck alone.
- Organisational strength with proven ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Genuine curiosity—open to mastering new tools, processes, and ways of working.
Bonus points if you’re familiar with:
- Media planning fundamentals.
- Audience behaviour & ad analytics.
- Privacy is a friend, not a buzzword (IAB standards, data protection).
Additional Information
Early Career Starter: The Pack Programme
Join Zenith UK’s The Pack early careers scheme—designed to grow you fast. Upon successful application, you’ll commence with:
- Annual salary: £28,860
- Access to mentorship, training, and a supportive network of peers across agencies.
Recruitment Pathway:
- Apply → Like a lot of applications, this is Step 0.
- Arctic Shores Assessment → Play fun, interactive tasks (see below) to showcase problem-solving.
- Chat with a recruiter → Clarify questions, and inform if you need adjustments (this process will adapt to you).
- Assessment Centre → Put your skills into action.
- Feedback → Forward with Next steps—including those who don’t move forward.
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What to Expect from the Arctic Shores Assessment
Zenith uses Arctic Shores’ game-based methods to evaluate your *thinking style and behaviour—not memorised answers but how you react, adapt, and solve live.
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What’s it look like?
- A series of interactive challenges simulating real workplace scenarios.
- No traditional ‘test’—just games diving into problem-solving & teamwork.
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Tips for success:
- Quiet, distraction-free space is crucial.
- Pointlessly, play practice first—familiarity builds confidence.
- Be authentic: Your natural approach is what Arctic Shores is evaluating.
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Post-assessment, you’ll receive a personalised feedback report—insightful regardless of journey.
(Pro tip: each task has 7-9 challenges > diagnose these effectively in ~75 mins.)
Benefits & Culture
Core Entitlements
- Pension | Life Assurance | Private Medical Insurance
- Reflection Days (mental wellness blocks)
- Shared Parental Leave option
At Work
- 4 days on-site (office or client environments). See how well virtual collaboration blends with team interaction.
Equal Opportunities Commitment
Zenith is UK’s equal opportunity employer. We actively encouraged applications from candidates of:
- Diverse ethnicities, genders, religions, abilities/neurodivergencies, ages, sexual orientations, etc.
🔹 Access Needs: We’re proactive about making the process truly inclusive—let us know early if anything will help you shine through (e.g. quiet room accommodations).
Join a Movement
Zenith UK exists to listen, learn from and uplift our people. Together we take responsibility and embrace change in open, empathetic spaces. This agency isn’t just about campaigns—it’s about building meaningful progress.
Next Steps (Further reading)
📖 Visit Publicis’ Career Page for a deeper dive into our Inclusive Benefits and Employee Action Groups (EAGs).
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