Ready to shape the reputation of some of New Zealand’s most iconic agency brands? Join Publicis Groupe – a global powerhouse in marketing, communication and digital business transformation – and help us tell the stories that make an impact.


We’re on the hunt for a Communications Manager to join our Marketing, Business Development & Communications team in Auckland. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Affairs ANZ, this is a dynamic and high-profile role where you’ll be at the heart of storytelling, media engagement, and strategic communication across our award-winning agencies, including Saatchi & Saatchi, MBM and Spark Foundry.



What you’ll be doing:

• Shaping the profile and reputation of Publicis Groupe and our agency brands within the business and advertising community
• Crafting compelling media releases, opinion pieces, and award submissions
• Managing media relations and acting as a key liaison between journalists and spokespeople
• Creating engaging content for our social media channels
• Supporting internal communication initiatives
• Building strong relationships with key business and marketing journalists
• Keeping across key conferences and award programs
• Supporting the development of strategic communications and marketing plans

What we’re looking for:

• 3–5 years of experience in communications, public relations or journalism
• A confident and creative storyteller with exceptional writing skills
• A strong communicator who thrives working with multiple stakeholders
• Experience or a genuine interest in the advertising, media and creative industries
• Calm under pressure, collaborative, and organised
• A natural at spotting great story angles and innovative ways to boost brand reputation
• Tech-savvy and socially engaged

At Publicis Groupe, you’ll be part of a collaborative, future-facing team that thrives on innovation and creativity. You’ll also get to work with some of New Zealand’s biggest and most-loved brands – all while enjoying the backing of a global network.



Ready to make your mark?

Apply now and help shape the voice of one of the most exciting agency groups in the business.



Additional information

Be a part of the Publicis Groupe network, one of the world’s most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses, enjoying all the perks that come with our network offering:

• A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting Physical, Mindful and Financial wellbeing
• A creative, fun and rewarding office environment backed up by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach “working your way, with us!”
• Access to our Global AI Platform, Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform Marcel Classes
• A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program
• A committed Diversity, Equality and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva! Women, Égalité, enABLE and Embrace (reconciliation action plan) programs 
• Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year
• A workplace that stands together to provide a more open, supportive, and recovery-forward culture for all employees with life-threatening illnesses. Read more about our Working With Cancer Pledge - Homepage - Working with Cancer Pledge
• Inclusive leave policies such as Fertility Treatment, Menopause, Flexible Public Holidays, Gender Affirmation and Parental leave with up to 18 weeks paid primary carer leave and generous secondary carer benefits
• Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through Sonder - an all-in-on digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs

If you don’t tick every box in this ad, please don’t rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity, rather than ticking boxes – so if this role resonates with you, please apply.



Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. More than just words, these are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people; regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status and religious affiliation. We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate in. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions.



Uniqueness is powerful; without it we wouldn’t be where we are today. So be you – we like it that way.



We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process.  If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us via recruitment@publicisgroupe.com - your personal information will be kept confidential.