Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of Saatchi and our major client’s awards strategy, identifying high-potential work and aligning submissions to improve win probability
• Analyze global and regional award trends, jury behavior, and category performance to inform entry strategy
• Manage the annual awards calendar, including deadlines, budgets, entry fees, and submission timelines
• Partner with creative, production, and account teams to shape award-winning narratives, case study videos, and written entries
• Edit and review all submissions for clarity, accuracy, and adherence to award show guidelines
• Oversee the end-to-end submission process, including approvals, entry logistics, RFE/PO creation, and payment processing
• Maintain a centralized database of awards performance, tracking success rates and informing future strategy
• Archive all final assets, credits, and award materials for use in PR, marketing, and new business efforts
• Act as a central connector across leadership, creative, production, account, and client PR teams to align on priorities and deliverables
• Provide strategic guidance on how to position creative work for both awards and earned media success

Requirements

• 6–8+ years of experience in an advertising or communications role within an agency environment
• Proven track record managing awards submissions
• Strong understanding of advertising awards landscape and what differentiates winning work
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into compelling narratives
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and project management capabilities
• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
• Collaborative mentality with the ability to influence across teams and senior collaborators
• Strong eye for business, sound judgment, and commitment to excellence

Benefits

• 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.