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Publicis Groupe · 18 hours ago

Associate Director, Connections Strategy

Publicis Groupe is the third largest communications group in the world, employing nearly 80,000 professionals across over 100 countries. As the Associate Director of Connections Strategy, you will integrate audience intelligence to shape strategies that mobilize audiences, while collaborating across various teams to create impactful brand experiences.

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Responsibilities

Harnessing integrated audience data and intelligence to illuminate actionable insights, revealing how consumers interact across the PESO ecosystem and identifying the most effective moments of influence
Mapping holistic consumer journeys to uncover high-impact opportunities and brand barriers, then designing inspiring, cross-channel strategies that catalyze action and advocacy
Acting as a diplomatic facilitator—uniting creative, media, owned, and earned teams, and energizing collaboration to ensure all touchpoints work in harmony toward a common vision
Developing actionable, inspiring briefs that bridge brand platforms and channel strategies, empowering teams to bring bold ideas to life in meaningful, measurable ways
Building trusted, consultative relationships with clients, guiding them to understand the power of integrated PESO strategies in unlocking brand growth and cultural relevance
Championing and orchestrating collaborative workshops and strategy sessions, ensuring alignment and shared momentum across all agency partners and stakeholders
Staying ahead of trends, technology, and culture—translating shifts into powerful, persuasive recommendations that keep brands at the forefront
Maintaining and evolving Connections team artifacts, demonstrating a consistent and repeatable approach to driving excellence in Connections Strategy

Qualification

Audience intelligenceMedia-centric toolsLeadershipData explorationTrend analysisStorytellingCommunication skillsGenerative AI toolsOrganizational skillsTime managementFlexibility

Required

7-9 years of strong work experience
Minimum 4-year college degree
Visionary analytical mind, driven by curiosity
Expertise with audience intelligence and media-centric tools (such as Comscore, MRI, Google Analytics, and more)
Creative flair enabling the ability to see patterns others might miss
Ability to turn complex data into actionable inspiration
Natural leader and catalyst for growth
Proven ability to nurture, coach, and ignite talent within a team
Gift for motivating and empowering others
Ability to bring together diverse perspectives and foster collaboration
Compelling storyteller with clarity and enthusiasm
Ability to connect with audiences—whether client, partner, or internal team
Endlessly curious about consumer behavior, digital culture, and emerging technologies
Exceptional communication, organizational, and time management skills
Flexibility to adapt quickly to change
Comfortable navigating emerging technologies and tools, including generative AI platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini, DALL·E, Midjourney)

Preferred

Master's degree preferred

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental
Vision
Disability
401K
Parental and family care leave
Family forming assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible time off

Company

Publicis Groupe

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Publicis Groupe is a digital and interactive communication services provider.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.43B
2025-06-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.43B
1999-04-01IPO

Leadership Team

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Jane Lin-Baden
Managing Partner APAC & CEO North Asia (Greater China, Japan, Korea)
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Monica Gadsby
Chief Executive Officer Publicis Groupe Latin America
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