Media Performance Executive

Job Description:

Company description We help brands make BOLD MOVES Nowadays, brands want rapid, spectacular growth and they expect media to deliver it. Clients used to give us media briefs that said "deliver 80% awareness" or "give me an impactful Christmas campaign." Now we hear "Take me from 4th to 1st in my category" "Help me grow 10% in a market declining 10%" "Make me the most loved brand in my industry" These are huge asks of media, that can't be met through tweaking the media plan of two years ago. Decades of advertising research prove that without a big change, large brands stay large and small brands stay small. This is why Zenith help brands make BOLD MOVES. Bold moves are big, brave changes to media strategy, delivering more impact for brands and more value for consumers. Bold moves are backed up with a solid forecast - they are a better path to growth. Bold moves build a partnership - we believe in this approach so much we link our growth to your success. Bold Moves bring bigger ROI This approach works for our clients, our people and consumers - it's why we are recognised as the UK's best media agency. Our Commitment At Zenith UK, we believe that fostering an inclusive culture where all talent can thrive makes our company stronger. It enables a greater idea exchange, which fosters innovation and creativity, and enriches our perspective.We are committed to Publicis Groupe's wide variety of talent engagement and inclusion programming, and encourage our people to take an active role in continuing to drive positive change within our agency. Overview We're hiring Media Performance Executives to join our media teams across Paid Search, Paid Social, and Programmatic. This is an exciting opportunity to start your career in digital media, specialising in one core area while building a broader understanding of performance marketing. You'll be supported by experienced specialists, learning how digital campaigns deliver real impact for clients. If you're curious, analytical, and motivated to learn, this is a great place to begin your journey. You'll join one of our specialist teams, focusing on either Paid Search, Paid Social, or Programmatic, while developing a wider understanding of how these channels work together. Responsibilities What you'll be doing: Support the setup, delivery and optimisation of campaigns within your specialist channel (Paid Search, Paid Social, or Programmatic) Analyse performance data to identify trends, insights and opportunities to improve results Maintain high levels of accuracy and quality assurance across campaign execution Contribute to campaign reporting, turning data into clear insights and recommendations Collaborate with teammates and stakeholders to help ensure campaigns run smoothly Learn how to use industry platforms, tools and technologies relevant to your channel Build a broader understanding of performance media and how channels work together Qualifications Skills we're looking for: A genuine interest in digital media, advertising or technology Confidence working with data, numbers and problem-solving Strong attention to detail and a focus on accuracy Good organisation and the ability to manage tasks and deadlines Clear communication skills, both written and verbal A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop Strong interest in using Excel, with an interest in building your data skills further 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 UK 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 UK, 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

Candidate Requirements:

Skills we're looking for: A genuine interest in digital media, advertising or technology Confidence working with data, numbers and problem-solving Strong attention to detail and a focus on accuracy Good organisation and the ability to manage tasks and deadlines Clear communication skills, both written and verbal A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop Strong interest in using Excel, with an interest in building your data skills further