Group Communications Planning Director

On the day Fallon opened its doors without a single client, it did so under the headline, “A new advertising agency for companies that would rather outsmart the competition than outspend them.”

More than 40 years later, and this mantra is unwavering. We are a creatively-led agency who pinned our public reputation on our commitment to smarts.

Smart brands create something of value in the world: entertainment value, social value, and belief value. Smart brands are additive to peoples’ lives and to culture. They help build ideas in the world, and they leave something behind.

Overview

Group Comms Planning Director

As the Group Communications Planning Director, you will run comms strategy for one of the world’s most respected (and fun!) brands. You will be the seasoned leader responsible for driving day‑to‑day communications strategy, partnering closely with the Head of Global Strategy and Global Group Account Director to lead the global integrated agency team. This role will help shape the future vision of communications strategy by bringing fresh thinking, thought leadership, and a deep understanding of audiences, culture, and emerging behaviors.

As an audience expert, the role uncovers insights from multiple sources and translates them into clear, inspiring briefs that fuel best‑in‑class creative work and build client trust. We prioritize diverse, unique experience, and above all creativity.

Responsibilities

Develop creative comms planning solutions for brands (while you will have a small team to help, the expectation is that this role is very hands-on)

Lead with passion for the work and push teams to create famous work

Set strategic communications agenda for teams and clients

Own agency relationship with senior clients

Effectively manage client relationships, establishing trust and credibility and serving as an expert on their business

Manage, train and mentor team members

Promote agency culture and values

10+ years of previous comms strategy experience in a creative advertising agency

Proven ability to lead a complex Global client

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 [email protected].

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Compensation Range: USD $180,215.00 - USD $286,832.00/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. 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 12/6/2026.