Director, Audiences

Overview

The Director, Audiences Outcomes works closely with internal teams to integrate audience data into media strategies for clients. This role translates client goals into actionable audiences via data solutions, ensuring the effective use of data and technology.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the incorporation of audience data into media planning and execution to ensure data-driven strategies.
• Participate in data strategy presentation and integration in media plan focused on audience details.
• Build and present data and technology use case recommendations and performance reports.
• Define relevant audiences to be leveraged, share data with partners, and track and compile performance reports regarding audience groups.
• Collaborate with Strategy, Investment, Analytics, and Ad Tech teams to translate client goals into actionable data-driven media strategies.
• Lead junior Audience team members to ensure audience insights and signals are seamlessly integrated into all stages of media planning; review deliverables to ensure accuracy and clarity.
• Create strategies and insights that align with clients' business objectives and desired outcomes.
• Apply a strong technical foundation and analytic skills to optimize the use of data and ad tech tools.
• Analyze performance data from media platforms and sales lift studies to create client-facing reporting and optimization recommendations based on audiences.
• Craft measurement plans and design sales lift studies in partnership with Analytics team in order to learn key answers related to audiences.
• In partnership with VP, support efforts to use data and technology effectively to achieve client goals and enhance business results.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in digital media, including consulting (strategy/operations), advanced analytics, marketing technology, or digital strategy/buying.
• Solid knowledge of digital platforms and tools: DSPs, DMPs, third-party audience data, cross-screen OLV, and data analytics.
• Experience using audience data for strategic investment and communication decisions.
• Experience using 3p data and 1p data to impact media and business goals.
• Experience managing teams.
• Strong attention to detail, prioritization skills, and a proven ability to operate in high-pressure environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with 3P syndicated industry research tools (eMarketer, comScore, Statista, Mintel, GWI, MRI, crosstab reporting, etc.).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to create compelling and clear presentations.

Additional Information

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.

The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 9/14/2026.