Company Description
With a history that dates back over 80 years,
Starcom
is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at the centre of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, we are the flagship Publicis Media agency that uses our 'Power of One' business model, with teams that span multiple disciplines across clients such as Aldi, P&G, P&O Ferries, Primark, Samsung, Stellantis, and Visa.
We place a huge focus on our People and have driven flagship D&I and L&D programmes within Publicis Media; our goal is to help every individual reach their fullest potential and we encourage everyone to make "Brave Plays" in how they approach their work and their own career development. As a result, we have an exceptionally energised and committed talent base, all of us proud of our welcoming and supportive culture, as evidenced by our recognition as one of Campaign's Best Places to Work for three years in a row (2021, 2022 and 2023) and most excitingly,
Media Week's Agency of the Year 2023
Overview
The Role
See your ideas come to life as you help a long-standing client unlock new growth. Our award-winning Performance Experience team at Publicis Groupe is on the lookout for an SEO Executive to join the Enterprise account.
This role is perfect for someone creative and data-driven, with a real interest in all things SEO and an eye for detail.
You'll report into the SEO Account Manager and take the lead on SEO execution — delivering high-quality work on time, owning client reporting, and building your skills in insight and research along the way.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
* Learning the ropes across SEO, from on-site to off-site, with support from the SEO Manager
* Getting confident using tools like Adobe Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, ahrefs, etc.
* Looking at performance data to create reports and spot areas where websites can improve
* Helping Account Managers and Directors with one-off client requests
* Producing high-quality work, like technical audits, landing page tweaks, presentations, and content ideas
* Staying on top of the latest industry trends and updates
* Contributing to hitting client campaign goal
Qualifications
Must-haves
* Great written and verbal comms
* Can juggle multiple projects and manage your time well (with a bit of guidance)
* Hands-on SEO experience, ideally in an agency with big clients
* Confident using Excel and PowerPoint
Nice-to-haves
* Basic knowledge of web languages (HTML, CSS,, JavaScript, Flash, HTML5)
* Curious about how AI and automation can shape Search and Content
* Knows how to measure the impact of owned media strategies
Additional Information
Starcom
has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer;
* WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
* REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
* BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
* FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
* FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
* GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.
Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us
Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week.
We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.
Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG's (Employee Action Groups).
Employees joining The Pack, which is an early careers programme that connects, supports and develops you to kick-start your career with us, initially start with an annual salary of £28,850.
The recruitment process
Step 1: Apply and get started
Step 2: Show us what you've got - complete some fun, interactive tasks through Arctic Shores' assessment. 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 day 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.