Saatchi & Saatchi

Senior Vice President, Media

Saatchi & Saatchi$180K — $299K *
Media
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree; Master's preferred
  • ~15 years in Advertising/Marketing with 5+ years in leadership
  • Expertise in digital media planning/buying
  • Knowledge of media types and industry topics
  • Proven client relationship and leadership experience
  • Strong presentation, time management, and problem-solving skills
  • Familiarity with AI tools for media-related tasks is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Define strategic objectives to influence consumer behavior
  • Demonstrate integrated media channel planning skills
  • Provide strategic thought leadership on media in marketing
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for aligned media plans
  • Identify issues and develop new business opportunities
  • Assist in developing new client relationships

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Disability insurance
  • 401K plan
  • Parental and family care leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible time off
Full Job Description
Overview

We're searching for a Senior Vice President, Media who's a true unicorn to join the team
at Digitas. Someone who can win the hearts of clients, motivate peers and junior staff alike, and skillfully
juggle multiple pieces of business. Someone who will pioneer media solutions on behalf of our clients &
our agency; act as a visionary within our capability; and inspire people through his/her collaboration and
creativity. Sound like you? Read on.

This role offers a unique opportunity to a veteran digital media star to do more than watch industry
trends, but instead be an active participant in making them a reality for some of the largest brands on the
planet.

The SVP will lead the troops in driving integrated media solutions across multiple clients,
with direct responsibility for management within the Media group on key accounts and for the team
overall.

Responsibilities

In the role of client lead, this person will:

  • Define strategic objectives and strategies to influence consumer behavior and drive business outcomes for our clients
  • Demonstrate practical knowledge of integrated media channel planning including direct and programmatic/biddable media
  • Provide strategic thought leadership on how media fits within a connected marketing world and collaborate with account, technology, strategy, creative and data & analytics teams to ensure that media plans are strategically aligned, client needs are met and Digitas' quality levels are upheld
  • Assume a substantial role on the core client team(s) to identify issues, develop new business opportunities with existing clients, and assist in the development of new client relationships


Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in digital media planning/buying, be fluent in emerging media platforms and formats (programmatic media, addressable digital, paid social, content, native and commerce), and be fluent in the latest industry topics such as viewability, data privacy / regulation, ad verification, and the ad tech/martech landscape. The role requires a balance of strategic & strong analytical thinking, excellent presentation skills, and experience managing and coaching direct reports in a rapid growth environment.

Finally, as a thought leader, the SVP must possess a strong inner drive to redesign the digital landscape, to engage and challenge some of the finest minds in the industry, and to support the evolution of the Digitas media practice in a way that seamlessly integrates data, technology, creativity and strategy.

  • Four year degree (Master's degree preferred)
  • ~15 years of Advertising and Marketing industry experience with 5+ years of staff management and team leadership
  • Expertise in the digital world
  • Thorough knowledge and expertise in different types of Media
  • Proven leadership ability and previous client relationship experience
  • Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
  • Time management and problem solving skills
  • Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MRI, and CMR
  • Track record of successful problem-solving skills
  • Superior interpersonal and presentation skills
  • Candidate must be open to travel as needed
  • Familiarity with prompt-based interaction and commonly used generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini, DALL• E, Midjourney) is a plus, especially for tasks like ideation, research, or content generation

Got the sparkle? Apply if you believe your unique skills are a fit.

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.

Compensation Range: USD $180,215.00 - USD $299,637.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. This role may also be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation. 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 10/1/2026.

About Saatchi & Saatchi

Saatchi & Saatchi is a global advertising agency headquartered in New York City. The company was founded in London in 1970 by brothers Maurice and Charles Saatchi and is now part of the Publicis Groupe, a French multinational advertising and public relations company. Saatchi & Saatchi has over 6,000 employees in 114 countries and provides a range of advertising and marketing services to clients in various industries, including automotive, consumer goods, financial services, and telecommunications. The company is known for its creative and innovative advertising campaigns, including the iconic 'Nothing is Impossible' campaign for Toyota. Saatchi & Saatchi has won numerous awards for its work, including Cannes Lions, Clios, and Effies.
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