Digital Executive

Company Description

Publicis Groupe, known for its world-renowned creativity, best in class technology and data assets, and digital and consulting expertise, is one of the world’s largest communications groups. With 108,000 staff in over 100 countries, the Groupe has capabilities in Creative, Media, Digital Business Transformation and Production.

Publicis Groupe has transformed its business model and its organizational structure to put its clients at the centre and to facilitate access to all its services in a fluid, modular way. Today, Publicis Groupe is organized across 4 Solutions Hubs - Publicis Communications, Publicis Media, Publicis Sapient, and Publicis Health- for easier connectivity and integration, fostering collaboration throughout the Groupe; while Epsilon at the core will fuel the Groupe’s entire operations to deliver personalized experiences at scale.

As a Connecting Company for the Connected Age, Publicis Groupe is able to deliver winning solutions for clients through the Power of One - driven by a common purpose, a powerful spirit, shared behaviours, great character and a relentless focus on our clients.

Overview

Are you curious about the world of digital advertising? Passionate about social media, data, or tech? Looking to launch a career in one of the UK’s top media agencies?

We’re currently hiring for three exciting entry-level roles within our digital activation teams across Paid Social, Programmatic, and Biddable Media. When you apply, you’ll be considered for all three areas and matched based on your interests, strengths, and team needs

🔍 What is a Digital Executive?

As a Digital Executive, you’ll help bring advertising campaigns to life — from setting up ads and managing budgets, to analysing performance data and optimising results for some of the world’s biggest brands. You don’t need experience in media – just curiosity, great attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. Full training will be provided.

💻 Role Overviews

👉 Paid Social Executive
You’ll work with platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn to support the planning, setup, and optimisation of social media ad campaigns. You’ll help monitor campaign results, track spend, and gather insights to improve performance.

👉 Programmatic Executive
You’ll manage advertising that’s bought in real time through automated platforms (think digital display banners and video ads). You’ll be involved in campaign setup, daily checks, data analysis and keeping things running smoothly.

👉 Biddable Executive
In this role, you’ll help manage campaigns across platforms like Google, Amazon or YouTube. You’ll build reports, monitor budgets, and support the team with analysis and campaign optimisation to hit client goals.

Responsibilities

• Support in setting up and launching digital ad campaigns
• Monitor performance and track budgets
• Analyse data and build simple reports
• Optimise campaigns to improve performance (don’t worry—we’ll teach you how!)
• Stay up to date with industry trends and tools
• Collaborate with internal teams and sometimes join client calls or meetings

Qualifications

• A strong interest in digital media, advertising, or marketing
• Comfortable working with numbers and keen to develop Excel skills (training provided)
• A team player who’s proactive, organised and eager to learn
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Curious, analytical mindset and a great attention to detail

Additional Information

Publicis Groupe has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Planswe also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week. 

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).

Employees joining The Pack, which is an early careers programme that connects, supports and develops you to kick-start your career with us, initially start with an annual salary of £28,850. 

The recruitment process: 

Step 1: Apply and get started!
Step 2: Show us what you’ve got – complete some fun, interactive tasks through Arctic Shores’ assessment. Look out for this in your emails following your application!
Step 3: A quick chat with a recruiter to get to know you better and for you to ask any questions and let us know if you require any adjustments.
Step 4: Join us for a virtual assessment day where you can showcase your skills and strengths. 
Step 5: We’ll give you feedback, post assessment day, whether or not we move forward with your application.