AV Account Executive

Company Description

With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at the centre of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, we are the flagship Publicis Media agency that uses our ‘Power of One’ business model, with teams that span multiple disciplines across clients such as Aldi, P&G, Primark, Samsung, Stellantis, and Visa.

We place a huge focus on our People, and have driven flagship D&I and L&D programmes within Publicis Media; our goal is to help every individual reach their fullest potential, and we encourage everyone to make “Brave Plays” in how they approach their work and their own career development. As a result, we have an exceptionally energised and committed talent base, all of us proud of our welcoming and supportive culture, as evidenced by our recognition as one of Campaign’s Best Places to Work for five years in a row, Media Week's Agency of the Year 2025 and one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025.

Overview

AV Executive

We are hiring an

AV Executive to join the Publicis Media AV team and play a key role in delivering impactful advertising campaigns across TV, BVOD, Cinema and SVOD. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build a career in media, gaining hands-on experience across campaign planning, activation, optimisation and reporting. Working alongside experienced specialists, you'll help connect brands with audiences through high-quality AV solutions while developing valuable industry knowledge and commercial skills. If you enjoy working collaboratively, learning new skills and seeing the impact of your work, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

What will you be doing?

• Support the planning, buying and delivery of advertising campaigns across TV, Video and Cinema channels.

• Build strong working relationships with media owners to secure effective opportunities for client campaigns.

• Help negotiate placements that deliver value, audience reach and campaign performance.

• Manage campaign administration from approval through to reconciliation, ensuring accuracy throughout.

• Produce post-campaign analysis and reporting to identify insights and support future planning.

• Collaborate with planning, client and AV teams to achieve campaign KPIs and operational requirements.

• Stay informed about developments within the AV market and share relevant insights with the wider team.

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills and confidence using formulas.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Clear and professional communication skills, both in person and over the phone.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute positively within a team environment.
• Reliable and organised, with a proactive approach to managing responsibilities.
• Ability to learn new processes, systems and technologies efficiently.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines in a dynamic working environment.

Additional Information

Starcom offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. You’ll also have access to a range of additional initiatives, including:

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

Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week.

At Starcom, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. We’ll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application.

Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change - building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included.