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
Join our fast-moving communications team at the forefront of one of the world's leading media agencies. This is your chance to make an immediate impact at Spark Foundry—where your ideas won't just be heard, they'll drive meaningful outcomes.
As Associate Director of Marketing Communications, you'll work alongside our Vice President of Marketing Communications and Executive Leadership Team to shape how Spark Foundry shows up in the world. This role reports to the VP of Marketing Communications.
This is a hybrid role based in New York City requiring three days in office per week, with Monday required in office. If contacted for an interview, our recruiter will discuss specifics with you, including any necessary reasonable accommodations.
Responsibilities
You're a proactive self-starter who doesn't wait to be told what to do. You're strategic but scrappy—equally comfortable thinking big picture and rolling up your sleeves to execute. You are all agency and no ego.
You're a strong writer who can shift gears quickly—from executive messaging to social content to internal communications—always matching the right tone and voice. You have sharp instincts for what makes a good story and you stay plugged into industry trends, marketing innovation, and the news cycle.
You're comfortable building relationships with senior stakeholders and earning their trust through smart counsel and fast turnarounds. You thrive in complex, matrixed organizations. You're driven by impact and obsessed with showing the value communications brings to the business.
You'll be a key player on a small, high-impact team where your work directly shapes how Spark Foundry and Connect at Publicis Media are seen by clients, talent, and the industry. You'll have meaningful exposure to executive leadership and real opportunities to grow your career at one of the world's largest agency networks.
What You'll Do
- Own social media strategy and execution across Instagram, LinkedIn, and other platforms—partnering with design, executive stakeholders, and the VP to amplify Spark Foundry’s voice
- Lead internal communications that keep our people informed, engaged, and connected to our strategy
- Support Town Halls and agency events with content, logistics, and feedback reporting
- Write and edit client-facing documents including event wrap-ups and custom content
- Develop collateral including credentials, presentations, website content, displays, and more
- Drive company visibility through award submissions, thought leadership, and media opportunities
- Provide hands-on media relations support—pitching stories, building journalist relationships, and securing speaking opportunities
- Partner with Talent and Impact & Equity leads on communications that foster belonging and inclusion
- Manage quarterly measurement and reporting to prove the impact of our work
- Build trust across the business by demonstrating the strategic value of communications
- Leverage Publicis Groupe AI tools to enhance efficiency, ideation, and output quality
- Constantly identify better, smarter ways to work—we're always evolving
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, marketing, or related field (media agency experience is a plus but not required)
- Proactive self-starter mentality—you see opportunities and act on them
- Solutions-oriented approach with sharp attention to detail
- Agile thinking—you adapt quickly to changing priorities and needs
- Strong relationship-building skills across all levels; highly collaborative yet effective working independently
- Excellent writing skills—you can write compelling short and long-form content that cuts through
- Ability to manage competing priorities and ambiguity in a matrixed organization
- Digital savvy with corporate/B2B media relations or marketing experience
- Ability to translate complex concepts into actionable communications strategy
- Organized, composed, and meticulous about meeting deadlines
- Engaging communicator with infectious enthusiasm for the work
- Committed to personal growth and development
- Sense of humor and drive for excellence (non-negotiable)
- Excited to leverage Publicis Groupe AI toolbox to work smarter and faster; seeing technology as an accelerator, not replacement for creativity and strategic thinking
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 USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.
Compensation Range: $97,375- $155,961 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 03/27/2026.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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