Media Planning / Buying Manager

Stop dreaming about working on exciting campaigns - it's time for action. Join our seasoned team and get in on the fun!

Why should you join us?

We are a global media powerhouse

We only work with progressive and ambitious clients who want industry-leading work.

We have some of the most experienced and capable teams to accelerate your career.

Enjoy industry-leading leave entitlements including; Birthday Leave, Extra annual leave days and up to 16 weeks Paid Parental leave.

We use automation and robots to free up staff from repetitive manual tasks

We are proudly a family-inclusive workplace

Hybrid working policy including remote international opportunities.

Agency perks including; early finish Fridays, culture clubs, breakfast, health and wellbeing initiatives, onsite gym, employee assistance programs.

Ongoing L&D opportunities

The role

Bring your negotiation skills to the table. Champion the final execution of our Media Plans - work across different disciplines including client, strategy, media and SBUs to deliver high-quality solutions for the client. Partnerships is a unique craft here at Mediabrands - it offers the perfect blend of investment, planning and client servicing. If you find yourself in one craft looking to upskill in another, this is the role for you.

Manage a team of skilled Partnerships Traders and Executives, identify partnership opportunities and foster strong relationships with agency partners.

What will your day look like?

Guiding your clients on marketplace trend and translating insights into action with the support of your team

Proactively learn clients, briefs and the market to add value to the business

Accurate execution of client fees/charges and contribute to new business activities of the agency

Work in collaboration with the Creative Connections teams to facilitate ideation sessions

Drive day-to-day negotiations across paid and non-paid channels

Produce creative and effective media plans

.. and more!

Who you are

You have an established knowledge of owned, earned, shared and paid connections solutions

You are experienced in optimisation tools, analysing data and performance

High levels of communication skills and a drive for strong and reliable media relationships

Excellent negotiator with an understanding of how to evaluate and identify value for clients and the business

Provide accurate Connections Plans and Recommendations for the client

Strong numerical, analytical and problem solving skills.

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Be part of the future everyone is searching for. Apply to join the UM Australia team today.

We value unique backgrounds and experiences to encourage and celebrate diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQ+, people of all ages, people with disabilities, and people who are culturally and linguistically diverse are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live. We further acknowledge there are unique barriers for trans & gender-diverse applicants. Please reach out to to discuss any concerns in the recruitment process you may have.

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