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Company description Publicis Media Exchange (PMX) is the investment arm of Publicis Media, supercharging our agencies and clients to drive smart application of investment by leveraging scale, marketplace innovation, deeper partnerships, and intelligence. PMX is at the forefront of the converging marketplace, solving industry challenges and executing data-informed, tech-enabled media to help marketers connect with consumers in a measurable way. Overview Through the centralization of all publishing work across the PM agencies, Publicis Media Exchange (PMX) launched a new team called The Edit. The Edit is a team of experts responsible for thought leadership, innovation, negotiations, tactical planning, investment and the future of connecting brands to premium editorial content. We are looking for talented and highly motivated team members to join the growing group and help drive all aspects of executing publishing campaigns. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. A position on The Edit team is one that will give an employee the chance to be an expert in all areas of Publishing, having the opportunity to lead agency projects and grow their career by working with agency managers, across a variety of brands/verticals, as well as new business teams. The person in this position will experience all aspects of publishing (planning, buying, negotiating, post campaign reporting, training, etc.). This person will also work collaboratively with Strategy teams and industry vendors. The publishing marketplace is continually evolving with more innovative offerings in the areas of digital, social, data partnerships, eCommerce, content, etc. It is an exciting time to work in publishing! Responsibilities Support the development, execution, and stewardship/project management of publishing plans with flawless execution Includes, but is not limited to, developing consideration sets, drafting RFP templates, evaluating vendor proposals, managing rate contracts and details across print, newspaper, digital, mobile, tablet, and integrated programs, and post buys Support development of negotiation strategies by title, informed by YOY client spend and industry trend data. Negotiate pricing, positioning, added value Meet with vendors to stay on top of marketplace and cultivate relationships within the vendor community Develop collaborative working relationships with strategy teams Manage, train, and develop Jr. Associates, including: Checking employee work to ensure accuracy Continued participation in training offerings Inspire creativity and innovation with team members Qualifications Previous experience in media planning & activation, inclusive of standard industry research tools and processes 1-2 years of media buying experience with publishing Working knowledge of publishing, as it relates to magazine, newspaper and digital extensions Excellent understanding of media math fundamentals Strong proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint capabilities Ability to prioritize and organize projects for self and Jr. Associates in a timely manner Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to tell stories through data, presentations, and verbal communication Understanding of proper business etiquette and protocols Demonstrates a high level of attention to detail and organization Strong project management and problem-solving skills, plus multitasking abilities Ideal candidate Self-starter and problem solver Critical and analytical thinker Disciplined enough to work independently and in team settings Able to develop his or her own ideas, take initiative, and assume responsibility Familiarity with industry research tools/processes Have a passion for collaboration and business challenges Additional information 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. Compensation Range: USD $53,960.00 - USD $79,794.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. 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 11/6/2026.
