Publicis Media is one of the four solutions hubs of Publicis Groupe ([Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40], alongside Publicis Communications, Publicis Sapient and Publicis Health. Led by Steve King, CEO, Publicis Media is comprised of Starcom, Zenith, Digitas, Spark Foundry, and Performics, powered by digital-first, data-driven global practices that together deliver client value and business transformation. Publicis Media is committed to helping its clients navigate the modern media landscape and is present in more than 100 countries with over 23,500 employees worldwide.

Publicis Media Exchange (PMX) delivers sustainable, transparent, competitive advantage to Publicis Media clients and agencies. This is done through the consolidated strength of our agencies, deep understanding of our client drivers, leveraging scaled investment, marketplace innovation, strength in partnerships and intelligence.

TRUST
Trust is the cornerstone upon which we build our relationships. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of how a partner should behave.
We treat our people and our clients with respect, transparency and honesty.

TALENT
This is first and foremost a people business. We are committed to ensuring Publicis Media a destination for the best talent in our industry. We value people as individuals, growing ourselves as we grow our client’s business.

TRANSFORMATION
True transformation comes when we stop managing change, and instead initiate change. We believe in our purpose to be the admired force for business transformation. We believe that focusing on performance and results has the power to transform client business.

The PM Contracts team is responsible for managing Publicis’ contractual relationships with its top publishers, media companies and TV networks across all digital media (e.g. direct IO, programmatic, etc.). The terms & conditions that the PM Contracts team negotiates on behalf of PMX are leveraged by all Publicis media agencies in the US.

The Director will lead the negotiations with our partners and manage all components of the contract life cycle for those Publicis-level/Groupe-wide terms that are negotiated by this team. This individual will also act as a liaison to senior executives at PM agencies and centralized PM practices (e.g. Partnerships, Standards, etc.) and play a critical role in helping internal teams understand and operationalize our contractual obligations.

The Director should have experience reviewing and negotiating terms and conditions with publishers and must possess an innate inner drive to contribute both individually and collaborating with an extensive list of various stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Lead terms & conditions negotiations with Publicis’ top publishers, media companies and TV networks
• Review Publicis Media’s addendum to IAB T&Cs to ensure terms align with Publicis & industry standards
• Help manage terms-related requests internally with Publicis agencies & centralized PM practices as well as externally with PM partners
• Ensure our internal processes for managing contract-related requests satisfies the needs of the Publicis agencies and centralized PM practices we support
• Collaborate with and act as a helpful resource for Publicis agencies and centralized PM practices on contractual matters and audits escalated to the PM Contracts Team

• At least 6-8 years’ experience in contract administration/management
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and strong follow through
• Eagerness and ability to learn and retain new substantive matters quickly
• Ability to juggle a high-volume workflow and adapt to shifting priorities
• Self-motivated problem solver; comfortable wearing different hats
• Strong interpersonal capabilities, ability to develop strong trust-based relationships with internal and external teams.
• Ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams
• Maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality with all materials, and exercise discretion when interfacing with the business
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Preferred:

• Experience at a digital advertising agency
• Experience negotiating T&Cs with third party vendors

Publicis Media provides benefits and resources designed to support all of our employees. With comprehensive health and dental benefits, 401K match program, generous time off, and flexibility to work remotely we strive to support work life balance. We encourage participation in the over 13 Business Resource Groups, including groups for Women, People of Color, Veterans, LGTBQ community and allies, Parents, and more.

Please let your Publicis Recruiter know if there are any particular adjustments, we can consider to make the interview more accessible and comfortable.

Compensation Range: $115,000 - $152,500 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. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.