Associate Director, Commerce Media (Temporary)

Associate Director- Commerce

Digitas is the Networked Experience Agency, built on the vision that we create magnetic experiences that earn the right for brands to exist in human networks. Today, and tomorrow. We deliver Networked Experiences by leveraging comprehensive data, technology, creative, media and strategy capabilities. Digitas delivers ambitious outcomes via unique solutions that include Creative Experiences, Integrated Media, Addressable Relationships, Social Marketing and Total Commerce. Celebrated by AdAge as Data and Insights Agency of the Year, U.S Campaign's Brand Experience Agency of the Year, Media Network of the Year and celebrated by Forrester and Gartner, Digitas serves the world's leading brands through a global network comprised of more than 5,500 employees across over 65 offices in 43 countries. The Digitas culture is made up of fearless, inventive and generous Unicorns of all kinds.
Digitas' world-class Precision team is responsible for all digital media activation in this increasingly addressable and shoppable world, including display, video, mobile, and native ad formats. With a deep understanding of media platforms, data, and targeting strategies and razor-sharp analytical skills, our Precision specialists deliver optimal solutions that drive our clients' business forward. We're looking for an outstanding Associate Director- Commercesomeone who can win the hearts of clients, inspire their teammates, and skillfully juggle multiple pieces of business. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced digital media star to actively drive performance for some of the largest brands on the planet. In this role, you can make a real difference in our clients' business and our own.
Responsibilities
Directing and managing the daily workflow of Digitas' commerce campaigns, including plan development, campaign activation and maintenance, and post-buy recaps
Interfacing with media strategy teams to build strategic shopper-focused campaign plans, communicate recommendations, and identify and deliver new solutions in a collaborative fashion
Serving as a true expert and educating internal precision teams on the Amazon DSP offerings, campaign setup and optimization strategies
Supporting in the development of the Commerce Media COE and spreading the Commerce Mindset throughout the entire Agency
Assuming accountability and ownership of campaign execution in platforms such as Amazon, Roundel, Walmart+, KPM for assigned client accounts
Building and maintaining strong relationships with commerce media partners
Developing and maintaining quality control procedures for campaign implementations
Understanding and effectively communicating our agency's value proposition in the commerce space, as related to the growth of current and prospective agency accounts
Monitoring and reporting on campaign performance
Participating in forecasting exercises for senior management
Embracing and encouraging a culture based on team work, collaboration, and intellectual curiosity
Qualifications
Six to nine years of deep experience in display and video media buying
Expertise in activating media within the Amazon DSP and other Amazon self-serve placements
Basic level of understand of Amazon Search campaigns and their importance to driving success of DSP performance
In depth understanding of media planning and programmatic buying
Proven experience with at least three or more years of people management experience, overseeing three or more reports in an account management/client services team
Strong fluency with the digital media ecosystem you know this world by heart and you keep pulse with the rapid changes happening within it

and a clear, solid understanding of the media planning and buying process
Extensive experience in a client service position or role
The ability to organize and manage your work and that of the junior staff on the team
Strong analytical thinking and mathematical skills
Excellent communication and writing skillsyou're poised, precise, and above all, kind when relating to others
Solid presentation skills and presenting to key stakeholders or senior leadership with confidence
Willingness to travel as needed

you're open to new places, new faces and new ideas
A four-year college degree
Familiarity with prompt-based interaction and commonly used generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini, DALLE, Midjourney) is a plus, especially for tasks like ideation, research, or content generation
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 USMTTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation Range: USD $90.00 - USD $100.00/Hourly. 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 8/15/2026.