Associate Director, Business Affairs - PublicisGroupe : Job Details

Publicis Media harnesses the power of modern media through global agency brands CJ, Performics, Publicis Collective, Publicis Health Media, Spark Foundry, Starcom and Zenith. A key business solution of Publicis Groupe ([Euronext Paris FR000#######, CAC 40], Publicis Media's digital-first, data-driven global practices deliver client value and drive growth in a platform-powered world. It is present in more than sixty countries with over 23,000 employees worldwide.

The Associate Director of Business Affairs is an integral part of the team, responsible for assessing and handling risk associated with content programs secured through media buys for Publicis Media. The successful candidate will have an advanced understanding of the media landscape and extensive experience in negotiating content deals across all forms of media, with an emphasis on digital, and will understand legal issues relating to content production. In addition, the candidate must be able to work optimally in a sophisticated environment with various partners including senior management, client operations, finance and legal counsel.

• Lead and support the content and investment teams in understanding and aligning with agreement terms and conditions for content programs.
• Negotiate, draft, and coordinate a wide variety of media partner agreements.
• Lead and mitigate the risks associated with content. In particular, identify risk relating to intellectual property, the regulatory environment, SAG-AFTRA Union regulations etc., Ensure agency standard methodologies are adhered to, while simultaneously moving content programs forward to guarantee timely launch.

The following are specific responsibilities:

• The position requires an individual who is comfortable working both independently and within group dynamics, can implement process, procedures and policies while supervising content programs.
• Lead a heavy volume of correspondence and contracts. A high degree of confidentiality and discretion is encouraged in regard to all matters and documents.
• Be responsible for the content review process throughout campaign development (treatments, scripts, rough cuts, final cuts) in partnership with agency legal to handle and mitigate risk associated with content.
• Collaborate with agency legal to ensure compliance with all legal issues and agency/client directives and to assess risk.
• Vet vendors for FTC compliance with contracting guidelines.
• Lead a direct report and provide mentorship, support and industry training. Additional direct reports may be added as the department continues to grow.
• Lead weekly status meetings with content and investment teams to review content programs in the development and active stage, discuss legal matters, timelines etc.,
• Be a true partner, work closely with our broader Business Affairs department located across the U.S.
• Implement internal educational training on content, legal issues and how to involve Business Affairs.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience within media/advertising agencies or media partners.
• Familiarity with industry issues with a focus on the digital media landscape; content creation; awareness of the union regulations and regulatory environment.
• Strong drafting skills and an understanding of legal terms and negotiating strategy.
• Ability to effectively articulate complex issues.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as a collaborative member of a team as well as interact with senior level executives and clients.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point, Outlook etc.,

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we're better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

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.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [email protected]. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: $95,950 - $150,995 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. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 09/05/2025.