Associate Director, Investment (Video, Social & Precision Activation)

Company description

Spark Foundry was built during the most transformative time in the history of advertising and marketing. We deliver everything a traditional media agency has to offer and have grown into one of the world's most successful agencies by helping brands evolve their marketing by leveraging identity, commerce, artificial intelligence, and more to connect with people. Transformation is part of our DNA. Spark Foundry's start-up spirit delivers high-touch approaches and a never-ending desire to challenge the status quo. Combined with Publicis Media's powerhouse soul leveraging connected data assets, advanced AI applications, and investment clout, we "Bring HEAT to Brands." No other agency possesses the expertise that we do to address today's most pressing challenges to drive business transformation through media.

Overview

Spark Foundry is seeking an Associate Director of Investment to support cross-channel investment leadership across Video, Social, and Precision Activation .

This hybrid role operates within Spark Foundry's centralized investment function and ladders into the broader PMX (Publicis Media Exchange) organization, helping to strengthen operational excellence, marketplace readiness, and channel integration across the agency.

The Associate Director will partner closely with the Director of Investment, agency leadership, and investment discipline leads to improve process alignment, reporting visibility, and collaboration across teams. This is a highly visible role ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, matrixed environment and enjoys connecting dots across functions.

Responsibilities

• Cross-Channel Investment Coordination Support the integration of investment activity across Video, Social, and Precision Activation. Partner with channel leads to ensure consistency in strategy, process, and data tracking across buying disciplines.

• Performance Tracking & Operational Reporting Develop and maintain investment pacing reports, budget trackers, and internal dashboards. Surface insights that inform leadership decision-making and optimize efficiency across client portfolios.

• Market & Measurement Readiness Monitor trends in marketplace dynamics, alternative currencies, and emerging measurement approaches across linear, streaming, and social environments. Summarize implications for leadership and investment teams.

• Program Support & Internal Initiatives Contribute to cross-agency initiatives such as media training, events, and staffing coordination-helping to strengthen team operations, resource visibility, and talent development.

• Cross-Agency Collaboration Facilitate information-sharing between Spark Foundry and PMX investment teams, supporting consistency in deliverables and alignment on enterprise-level goals.

• Leadership Support Anticipate the needs of the Director of Investment and assist in developing presentations, communications, and strategic materials for executive review or network distribution.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in media investment, planning, or operations (across video, social, or digital channels)

• Strong understanding of marketplace dynamics and emerging activation platforms

• Experience working in a matrixed organization and managing cross-team collaboration

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

• Excellent communication and organizational abilities, with attention to both detail and big-picture alignment

This position offers an opportunity to sit at the intersection of video, social, and precision activation -playing a key role in connecting channels, enabling leadership, and shaping the future of investment operations across Spark Foundry and PMX.

Additional information

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] .

Compensation Range: $95,950.00 - $137,865.00 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 April 2, 2026.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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