Performance Media Lead — Global & Flexible Work (Melbourne)

Company description

As part of Publicis Groupe, we unleash the power of creativity, data, and media to deliver personalized experiences at scale. We have one of the most robust data sets in the industry and world-class marketplace connections and buying scale. You can’t escape it.

Our moment is as complex as it’s ever been. An era of blink-and-you’ll-miss-it that’s always whizzing, scrolling, streaming by. And it’s not slowing down.

Yet instead of staying connected — moving people with real human insight — marketers feel even more disconnected. Frantically optimizing with only the next few minutes in mind. Trying to solve this ever-evolving puzzle with a short-term focus.

Instead of pioneering an ever-expanding universe . . .

. . . And all the creative solutions that await us.

At Starcom, it’s never scared us when the kaleidoscope of marketing added another shiny mirror. We’ve seen this as an opportunity since Leo Burnett first reached his hands to the stars. To move the brands we support every day by truly knowing the real people who support them. Responsibly unlocking possibilities across new channels, new technologies, new data opportunities, and beyond.

It’s our opportunity to pioneer the next current world for your business. And to prove that media . . . is always the message. We know the next ten years will look a lot different. So will the ten after that. That’s where our expertise comes in to explore and decipher it all alongside you. Our people help you navigate what’s next, moving your business forward to the future by moving your customers forward today.

These days it’s no longer what you shout from the mountaintops. It takes true insight to move people at the human level — in a powerful, lasting way. Because how you move people moves your business for good Overview

Role Purpose: The Performance Executive ensures best-in-class implementation of Starcom biddable media (programmatic, social, search, ecommerce) campaigns. The Performance Executive will work closely with the Performance Manager to actively manage client campaigns and communications, as well as assisting the Performance Manager with client presentations & recommendations, quarterly business reviews & brief recommendations for clients. Key Responsibilities: Product – Campaign Implementation
- Support the Performance Manager in delivery of campaigns in platforms, ensuring we meet or surpass targets and deliver best in class implementation of performance media campaigns.
- Take day-to-day ownership of campaign pacing, optimisations, and health checks, escalating issues as needed
- Contribute to planning by providing data and recommendations for biddable activity and tactics.
- Source and analyse data for broader planning with the client team.
- Support manager in implementing extensive QA process inc correct implementation of fees and client margins into buying platforms.
- Ensure budget delivery accuracy and financial hygiene across campaign.
- Ensure 3rd party verification is in place across all relevant platforms to ensure brand safety, viewability and compliance.
- Assist in developing insights and reports that align with business outcomes.
- Proactively analyse campaign data to identify trends and draft first-round insights and optimisation recommendations.
- Support Performance Managers and Directors to ensure effective delivery of client goals.
- Support Performance Manager in delivering global requirements including data quality and taxonomy requirements. Measures of Success:
- High-quality implementation of media campaigns, accurate pacing and budget delivery, and proactive identification of optimisation opportunities.
- Effective contribution to planning and strategy.
- Strong support of team members in delivering client outcomes. Client
- Build trusted relationships with day-to-day client contacts through qualified, responsive, and proactive communication
- Supporting the manager in presentations, meetings and WIPs. Ensuring accurate minutes and providing contact reports
- Supporting the manager to meet client objectives & deliverables via innovation Measures of Success:
- Positive client feedback and survey scores People
- Provide on-the-job support and guidance to account coordinators and new starters.
- Contribute to a culture of learning, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to foster a positive and inclusive work setting. Measures of Success:
- 360 degree team feedback. Skills & Competencies:
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of display, social, mobile, video, and search platforms.
- Proficiency with search and programmatic bid management tools (e.g., DV360, SA360, TheTradeDesk, Amazon).
- Knowledge of Adserving, campaign management, and other industry platforms.
- Proven ability to exceed campaign objectives.
- 2+ years’ experience across at least two channels (search, programmatic, social).
- Experience with performance technology platforms.
- Experience with dashboarding, data visulisation and the ability to turn data into insights. Performance Executive Behaviours
- Inquisitive and curious – showing a genuine interest in the performance of client campaigns and an obsession with how to consistently improve them.
- A passion for the numbers and insights and pride in your work.
- An interest in data, technology & innovation.
- A can-do, collaborative and communicative approach. Additional information

Publicis Groupe perks: Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, recent winner of the Employer of Choice Awards and one of the world's most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses. You can learn more about us at . Enjoy all the perks that come with our network offering:
- A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting physical, mindful, and financial wellbeing.
- A creative, lively, and rewarding office environment where people love working with each other, supported by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach — "working your way with us."
- Access to our Global AI Platform Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network.
- Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform, Marcel Classes.
- A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program.
- A committed Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva Women, Égalité, enABLE, EmbRACE, and Écologique committees.
- Leave benefits including Birthday Leave, Flexible Public Holidays, and an additional 5 days of leave after 2 years of service.
- Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year.
- Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks based on tenure, paid primary carer leave, secondary carer swap, and Cub Care leave.
- Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through Sonder, an all-in-one digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs.
- A workplace that stands together to provide a more open, supportive, and recovery-forward culture for all employees with life-threatening illnesses. Read more about our Working With Cancer Pledge:
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