Media Performance Executive (Entry Level)

Company Description

We are the ROI agency, a position we have proudly held true to since 2005. Our more than 6,000 specialists across 95 markets offer unparalleled capabilities in Media, Data, Technology, Commerce and Content. We put effectiveness at the heart of our work to solve complex challenges, drive successful business outcomes, and grow our clients’ businesses.

Over the years, we have evolved our definition of ROI, as it has changed with the ever- complicated communications landscape. ROI is no longer simply about the most efficient planning, buying and reporting of media.

Yes, ROI is about delivering Return on Investment; but it’s also about going beyond to deliver a

Return on Imagination and more integrated experiences that inspire Growth. Top-line growth

for our clients’ businesses, growth for our people and growth for our culture.

Powered by our best-in-class proprietary tools and data, our work spans the full spectrum of media communications, from analytics, data and technology to performance marketing, content and superior trading.

This breadth means we deliver Insight that lies at the intersection of consumer, category, and brand, attributing every budget to stronger business outcomes.

It means we deliver more creative media solutions that bring together best-in-class strategy, planning and the power of Publicis Groupe to ensure distinct and more personal brand experiences for our clients.

It means we adopt new data analytics and value optimisation techniques while building

relationships with some of the world’s most exciting start-ups. We leverage over 30 years of media planning expertise to go beyond traditional media solutions and deliver a Return on Investment that is both forward–thinking and accountable to our clients.

At Zenith, we ultimately seek out a more meaningful kind of ROI. Our unique way of thinking inspires growth for some of the world’s leading brands, including Coty, Electrolux, Essity, Lactalis, Luxottica, Nestlé, Nomad Foods, Reckitt, TikTok and Verizon.

Overview

The role: We are hiring Media Performance Executives to join our specialist Performance teams across Paid Search, Paid Social, Programmatic and SEO.This is an exciting opportunity to begin a career in digital media and marketing, working with some of the world's leading brands and learning from industry specialists. Whether you're interested in data, consumer behaviour, technology, content discovery or campaign optimisation, you'll gain hands-on experience within a dedicated performance channel while building skills that will support a long-term career in media.You'll join a collaborative team, receive structured training and development, and play an important role in helping clients achieve measurable business outcomes through innovative digital marketing strategies.

Paid Search Drive performance through search engine advertising, connecting customers with brands at key decision-making moments.

Paid Social Create and optimise advertising campaigns across social platforms to deliver brand growth and measurable results.

Programmatic Use audience data, technology and automation to deliver digital advertising campaigns across multiple online environments.

SEO Improve brand visibility through search optimisation, helping businesses reach audiences through organic discovery.

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:

• Support the planning, activation and optimisation of campaigns within your specialist performance channel.
• Analyse campaign data and identify opportunities to improve performance against key objectives.
• Produce reports, insights and recommendations that help clients understand campaign effectiveness.
• Conduct audience, market and competitor research to support campaign strategy and decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal specialists, client teams and external partners to deliver high-quality work
• Manage campaign administration, quality assurance processes and performance tracking with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Stay informed on industry trends, platform developments and evolving best practices within digital marketing.

Qualifications

Skills we're looking for:

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately with data and campaign information.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with confidence collaborating across teams.
• An analytical mindset and an interest in understanding what drives campaign performance.
• A proactive approach to learning, development and staying informed about industry trends.
• Basic Excel skills and an eagerness to develop your technical and reporting capabilities.
• Interest in digital marketing, social media platforms and the wider media landscape.
• A collaborative and organised approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Additional Information

Employees joining The Pack, an early careers programme that connects, supports and develops you to kick-start your career with us, initially start with an annual salary of £28,860.

The recruitment process

• Step 1: Apply and get started!

• Step 2: Show us your skills and strengths – complete some fun, interactive tasks through our assessment tool delivered in partnership with Arctic Shores. Look out for this in your emails following your application!

• Step 3: A quick chat with a recruiter to get to know you better and for you to ask any questions and let us know if you require any adjustments.

• Step 4: Join us for a virtual assessment centre where you can showcase your skills and strengths.

• Step 5: We’ll give you feedback, post assessment day, whether or not we move forward with your application.

What to Expect from the Arctic Shores Assessment

As part of our selection process, we use an Arctic Shores game-based assessment to help us understand your natural strengths in a fair, engaging way. This isn’t a quiz about what you know, it’s about showing how you think, behave and solve problems in real time.

What it is

• A series of interactive tasks (games) designed to measure problem-solving, decision-making, adaptability, focus and other work-relevant behaviours.

• You won’t see typical questions, instead, you’ll play activities that look and feel like simple games.

How it works

• You’ll receive an email with a link and simple instructions.

• Before the official assessment you can try a practice task so you’re confident with the format.

• The assessment usually has around 7-9 tasks and should take about the same time as a standard online test.

Tips to succeed

• Choose a quiet, distraction-free space with a reliable device.

• Read the instructions carefully before starting each activity.

• Be yourself - Arctic Shores is designed to capture how you naturally approach challenges, not what you think is the “right” answer.

After you finish

• Candidates receive a personalised feedback report that explains what your responses suggest about your strengths - valuable insight whether you join us or not.

There are no right or wrong answers - your results simply help us understand where you’ll thrive. Approach it with confidence and focus on performing consistently throughout each task.

Zenith International 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 Zenith International, 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.