Senior Vice President, Strategy

Zenith is one of Publicis Groupe’s largest media agencies, spanning 95 markets globally with US offices in New York, Burbank, Chicago, Atlanta and Detroit. For more than 30 years, we have been at the forefront of media, helping to evolve and reshape the industry. We are highly regarded as a true agency partner by many high-profile brands for our expertise across numerous categories and wide range of capabilities that are unparalleled in the industry. Clients hire us for our track record of excellence in strategic planning, investment, and measurement. We also have specialist offerings, including content, commerce, multicultural and future-proofed data capabilities.

Overview

We are looking for an exceptionally talented Senior Vice President, Strategy to oversee all Media Planning and Strategy functions for a high-profile and fast-paced account. This person will lead a team in the development, execution, and stewardship of integrated media plans for the client’s business. The SVP effectively leverages experience, knowledge and skills to push fresh thinking while balancing client, agency, and team needs.

Responsibilities

Serves as primary senior lead on client’s business and oversees all aspects of the assigned LOB(s)

Responsible for holistic account oversight and developing, implementing and executing strategy to advance client’s business

Brings thought-leadership and new perspective with deep understanding of omni-channel customer experience and ability to manage associated downstream, cross-channel campaign executions

Demonstrates success in building/leading a scaled brand strategy, planning, and research capability in an agency environment with evidence of breakthrough innovation across these disciplines

Deep understanding of the research methodologies that underpin these insights and demonstrate success in motivating a team to uncover/expand upon them to help drive industry-leading innovation

Responsible for casting long range strategic vision for industry and how it applies to clients’ needs

Directs the long-range planning and development of campaigns to ensure best use of organizational resources

Act as a catalyst to spark curiosity and innovation within the team and across all lines of business in the client portfolio

Responsible for budgeting, controlling costs, planning and scheduling around cost concerns

Providing staffing recommendation and daily supervision to all accounts

Ensure connectivity with all relevant internal and external stakeholders in the US and globally (as necessary)

Drive best in class insight, data-informed strategy, and innovation

Participates in new business efforts including development of new business opportunities and new business pitches (as needed)

B.A. or B.S., preferably in Marketing, Advertising, or related field

12+ years of media planning experience

5+ years in a management capacity

Agency experience highly preferred

Superior client service experience with proven ability to manage workflow of each media campaign.

Strong grasp of the streaming ecosystem and OTT platforms, offering an ability to influence transformational story for client’s LOB(s)

Experience with integrated, multi-media marketing projects with an emphasis on OTT/streaming space

Computer Skills/Software Knowledge: Microsoft Suite, Nielsen Suite, Kantar, IMS, Flowchart Software, R/F and Optimization Software, Social Tracking tools, comScore, Prisma, Mbox, MRI/GfK, GWI Understand its capabilities and applications to translate data into actionable insights

Must be a self-starter, with strong planning and organizational skills

Thinks clearly and diplomatically when participating in a discussion to field complex or sensitive questions from clients/internal groups

Excellent written/verbal communication, presentation, organizational, interpersonal and analytical skills

Demonstrates ability to define and implement professional standards for team participation, conflict resolution, problem solving, and communication

Establish and encourage ongoing cross-sharing of work and best practices across agency and client teams

Able to manage a budget, control costs, plan and schedule around cost concerns for business unit

Demonstrates the ability to be curious and passionate about the client’s business

Positive, team-player attitude

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.

Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

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Compensation Range: USD $180,215.00 - USD $299,637.00/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 12/15/2026.