Company description With a history that dates back over 80 years,Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at the centre of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, we are the flagship Publicis Media agency that uses our ‘Power of One’ business model, with teams that span multiple disciplines across clients such as Aldi, P&G, P&O Ferries, Primark, Samsung, Stellantis, and Visa. We place a huge focus on our People and have driven flagship D&I and L&D programmes within Publicis Media; our goal is to help every individual reach their fullest potential and we encourage everyone to make “Brave Plays” in how they approach their work and their own career development. As a result, we have an exceptionally energised and committed talent base, all of us proud of our welcoming and supportive culture, as evidenced by our recognition as one of Campaign’s Best Places to Work for three years in a row (2021, 2022 and 2023) and most excitingly, Media Week's Agency of the Year 2023! Overview The Role See your work implemented as you help a long-standing client unlock further growth. Our award-winning Performance Experience team within Publicis Groupe is looking for an SEO Executive to join the Enterprise account. The role will be best suited for a creative and data-driven person with an interest in all-around SEO and strong attention to detail. Reporting into the SEO Account Manager, you will be the driving force behind SEO execution, taking responsibility for delivering high quality work to agreed deadlines, owning the delivery of regular client reporting, and ensuring that you are proactive in developing your insight and research skill Responsibilities Key Responsibilities - Gaining knowledge across SEO, including the ability to execute aspects of on-site and off-site SEO, with close support from the SEO Manager. - Developing the ability to utilise industry reporting, analysis and insight tools, such as Adobe Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, ahrefs, etc. - Analysing performance data to produce reports and find the website areas which need improvement - Supporting Account Managers and Directors on ad hoc client’s requests - Delivering consistently high quality outputs i.e. technical audits, landing page optimisations, presentations, editorial content ideas, etc. - Keeping up to date with all industry developments. - Achieving client campaign objectives Qualifications Key Requirements · We want someone who is passionate to learn, build new skills, and contribute to an exciting roadmap for our clients · Bring your true, curious self-every day and absorb what an experienced and passionate team can teach you. · You have a good attention to detail and approach work creatively. Skills & Experience Essential · Excellent written and verbal communication skills · Ability to manage your own time and prioritise between multiple projects with the guidance of your manager. · Prior SEO work experience, preferably in an agency environment with enterprise-level clients. · Proficient in Microsoft Office programs particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Highly Desirable · Understanding of web languages like HTML and CSS / PHP or ASP.net / JavaScript, Flash and HTML5; · Keen to find applications for AI and automation as part of the future of Search and Content · Good understanding of how to measure impact of owned media strategies. Additional information Starcom has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Planswe also offer; WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year. REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care. HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching. FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave. FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment. GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre. Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us! Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week. We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process. Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).