Havas Play Ltd is hiring a Senior Paid Media Trader

Havas Play Ltd is hiring a Senior Paid Media Trader to manage integrated media buying for a prestigious luxury sector client. You will join our international agency hub, specializing in the strategic planning, implementation, and performance monitoring of digital and offline campaigns.

What You'll Do

• Purchase media from vendors and implement campaigns across social media, display, programmatic, OOH, and print channels.
• Manage and mentor a team of 2 media buyers/traders.
• Consult with clients to understand their needs and propose strategic media activations.
• Negotiate the best purchasing conditions with media vendors.
• Oversee the daily implementation and monitoring of campaigns to ensure strong performance.
• Stay informed on market trends and the latest media, technical, and data innovations.
• Assist with cross-functional projects and new business pitches as required.

What We're Looking For

• A minimum of 3 to 4 years of experience within a media agency.
• Strong expertise and a proven track record in social media activation.
• Advanced proficiency with Office Suite (PowerPoint and Excel).
• Professional fluency in both English and French.
• An educational background equivalent to Bac+4 or 5.

Nice to Have

• Experience handling international campaigns for premium clients, particularly with centralized media buying.

Team & Environment

You will be part of a team of 80 collaborators worldwide within Havas International, the international hub of Havas Media. We are a close-knit, human-sized team known for a strong team spirit and legendary good humor.

Benefits & Compensation

• An anti-routine agency environment with cross-media, cross-country, and varied strategic challenges.
• Collaboration with prestigious clients on fascinating brand problems.
• A deep commitment to talent evolution, with learning and personal/professional development as central pillars.
• Our unique Village culture offering flexibility, inspiring events, workshops, and collaboration across disciplines.

Work Mode

This role follows a hybrid work model, balancing in-office collaboration with teleworking flexibility.

Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.