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Spark Foundry is a global media agency that exists to bring HEAT – Higher Engagement, Affinity, and Transactions – to brands. By combining flawless media fundamentals with aggressive innovation, Spark inspires consumers to pay more attention, to care more about our clients’ brands, and to buy more products and services from them.

Balancing the nimble spirit of a startup with the powerhouse soul of Publicis Media, Spark Foundry delivers the best of both worlds to a client roster that spans some of the world’s best and most beloved brands and companies. We combine boutique-caliber insights and service with the buying clout and first-look access of a global leader, bringing the heat to challenger brands that want to act like giants, and to giant brands that want to act like challengers.

With a bottom-up culture that celebrates diversity and aims for all voices to be heard, Spark has become a magnet for the industry’s best talent, with one of the best retention rates in the industry. And by applying a whole-person approach to professional and personal development, Spark develops a workforce that is well prepared for today’s challenges, and also poised to create meaningful careers in the years to come.

Because we know that heat arises the intersection of complementary forces, our professionals come from myriad disciplines and backgrounds: data, analytics, and insights, content and creative production, communications and strategy, finance and marketing, and sociology, psychology, and other liberal arts disciplines.

The Chief of Staff is both a highly strategic and operational role reporting to executive management at Spark Foundry/Connect. Serving as a true extension of the CEO’s leadership team, this individual will act as a trusted advisor and force multiplier, driving key initiatives, managing complex projects, and ensuring seamless operations. This is not an executive assistant role; rather, the Chief of Staff possesses strong business acumen and client-facing experience, enabling them to "carry the torch" for the CEO and make impactful decisions on their behalf. This high-visibility position offers unparalleled exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the strategic direction of a global media powerhouse.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning & Execution:
  • Partner with the CEO and COO to develop and execute strategic priorities, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
  • Manage town hall strategies, content development and on-site engagement
  • Manage internal communication strategy and activation including cross agency communication, newsletters, etc.
• Cultural Events and Support Chief of Staff:
  • Ensures culture strategies are in place including but not limited to events, gatherings and catering
• Event planning:
  • Run point on overall Spark/Connect event strategy for offsites, client events and local cultural happenings
  • Ensure high quality experiences and assets are used and represented at events
• Communication & Presentation:
  • Act as a primary liaison between the CEO, COO and internal/external stakeholders, including senior leadership, global teams, clients, and functional departments, ensuring seamless communication flow.
  • Develop high-impact presentations, speeches, talking points, and other materials for the CEO, showcasing strong creative content development and storytelling abilities.
  • Confidently represent the CEO and COO in meetings and presentations, effectively communicating their vision and strategic direction.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant experience, preferably in management consulting, strategy, or a similar role within the media or advertising industry.
• Proven experience working closely with senior executives, demonstrating sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Deep understanding of the media landscape and key trends shaping the industry.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Personal Attributes:

• Highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and unwavering commitment to excellence.
• Proactive and solution-oriented, with a bias for action and a willingness to take initiative.
• Collaborative team player with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships across the organization.
• Discretion, diplomacy, and the highest level of integrity are essential.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Adept at navigating ambiguity and thinking creatively to find solutions without a clear roadmap.

This is a unique opportunity to join a global leader in the media industry and play a pivotal role in shaping its future. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for the world of media and a desire to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.

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 USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.

Compensation Range: $241,000 - $325,000 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 08/14/2025.

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

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