Associate Director, National Audio Job at Chicago Staffing in Chicago

Job Opportunity at Publicis Media Exchange

Publicis Media Exchange (PMX) is the global media platform for Publicis Groupe. PMX is an omnichannel activation powerhouse that drives smart application of investment through leveraging scale, marketplace innovation, deeper partnerships, and intelligence. PMX is at the forefront of the converging marketplace executing data-informed, tech-enabled media to help marketers connect with consumers in a measurable way.

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for client and audio channel thought leadership while assisting supervisor and associate level team members with day-to-day operations and execution of our clients' national audio investments (this includes terrestrial radio, streaming radio, podcasting, and satellite radio). You will be working alongside team leadership to cover client upfront and scatter needs: negotiations, IO stewardship, optimization, billing, and analyzing post-campaign delivery reports. Our ideal candidate will oversee current campaigns as well as be a part of new campaign planning and development. This includes communicating directly with clients throughout the campaign(s) to understand any requests.

Specific responsibilities:

• Supervise and assist Supervisors and Sr. Associate team members on day-to-day workload and client deliverables on various client businesses
• Oversee & support buy recommendations and negotiations across terrestrial, streaming, and podcast
• Manage vendor relationships and bring innovative opportunities and POVs to clients
• Lead holistic buying implementation, targeting, measurement, etc. Across all audio types, bringing innovation and thought leadership
• Support and lead in client facing presentations including audio landscape/innovation
• Oversight of reporting, actualization/invoice clearance, and client billing
• Negotiate and manage sponsorships, JBPs, etc.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years' experience in media buying & team management
• Strong experience with negotiations and client leadership
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the current national audio landscape
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work successfully with teams, handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under pressure
• Detail oriented and able to produce accurate work
• Strong leadership skills
• Experience with buying/research programs Act1, Spectra OX, and Prisma preferred

Additional information:

Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Diffrence" 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 USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation Range: $95,950.00 - $137,865.00 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. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility 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 12/12/2025.

In Summary: Publicis Media Exchange (PMX) is the global media platform for Publicis Groupe . PMX is an omnichannel activation powerhouse that drives smart application of investment through leveraging scale, marketplace innovation, deeper partnerships, and intelligence . The ideal candidate will oversee current campaigns and be a part of new campaign planning and development . En Español:

Oportunidad de trabajo en Publicis Media Exchange

Publicis Media Exchange (PMX) es la plataforma de medios global para Publicis Groupe. PMX es una potencia de activación omnicanal que impulsa la aplicación inteligente de las inversiones a través del aprovechamiento de escala, innovación en el mercado, asociaciones más profundas e inteligencia.

Responsabilidades:

Usted será responsable del liderazgo de pensamiento del cliente y el canal de audio mientras ayuda a los miembros del equipo de nivel supervisor y asociado con las operaciones diarias y la ejecución de las inversiones nacionales de audio de nuestros clientes (esto incluye radio terrestre, radio en streaming, podcasting y radio por satélite).

Responsabilidades específicas:

• Supervisar y asistir a los supervisores y miembros del equipo asociado senior en la carga de trabajo diaria y las entregas al cliente en varias empresas clientes
• Supervisar y apoyar recomendaciones de compra y negociaciones a través del terrestral, la transmisión y el podcast
• Gestionar las relaciones con los proveedores y brindar oportunidades innovadoras y POV a los clientes
• Liderar la implementación holística de compras, orientación, medición, etc. En todos los tipos de audio, aportando innovación y liderazgo mental
• Apoyo y liderazgo en presentaciones dirigidas al cliente, incluido el paisaje de audio/innovación
• Supervisión de la presentación de informes, actualización/clearance de facturas y facturación del cliente
• Negociar y gestionar patrocinios, JBPs, etc.

Qualificaciones:

• Experiencia de más de 5 años en compras y gestión de equipos
• Gran experiencia con las negociaciones y el liderazgo de los clientes
• Conocimiento profundo y comprensión del panorama audio nacional actual
• Habilidades de comunicación verbal y escrita sólidas
• Fuerte capacidad de pensamiento crítico y resolución de problemas
• Capacidad para trabajar con éxito en equipos, manejar múltiples proyectos y cumplir plazos ajustados bajo presión
• Orientación al detalle y capacidad para producir un trabajo preciso
• Fuertes habilidades de liderazgo
• Experiencia con los programas de compra/investigación Act1, Spectra OX y Prisma

Información adicional:

Nuestro lema de Publicis Groupe "Viva La Diffrence" significa que somos mejores juntos, y creemos que nuestras diferencias nos hacen más fuertes. Significa que honramos y celebramos todas las identidades en todos los aspectos de la intersección, y es el fundamento de todo lo que hacemos como organización. Estamos enfocados en fomentar la pertenencia y crear experiencias equitativas e inclusivas para todos los talentos. Publicis Group ofrece programas y políticas de beneficios sólidos e inclusivos para apoyar las necesidades cambiantes y diversas de nuestro talento y permitir a cada persona crecer y prosperar. Las funciones temporales pueden ser elegibles para participar en nuestro plan médico de trabajadores independientes / empleados temporarios a través de un sistema de administración de beneficios de terceros una vez que se hayan cumplido ciertos criterios.