Media Director

Culture is our key and Empathy is how we build it. VaynerMedia APAC is strong with a world-class combination of diverse backgrounds collaborating to put forward innovative, creative and strategic solutions to the one advantage that stands the test of time --- PEOPLE.

Who are you?

We’re looking for a Sydney-based Media Director to lead this work, by providing insights-driven media and measurement strategies, strengthening client & partner agency relationships, collaborating with cross-departmental teams.

The Media Director is chiefly responsible for managing a division inside our Paid Media Department made up of Senior Analysts and Managers. You will be tasked with becoming a trusted, respected leader within the organization and relied upon for high-level operations management, innovation, client/partner relationships, and general media executional excellence.

A proven track record of large-scale media buying proficiency across several biddable platforms is a must, with particular depth in all, or a majority of, the following: Facebook/Instagram, Google (Search, YouTube, DV360), Programmatic Display/OLV, Publisher Direct. Experience in offline media (TV, Print, Radio, OOH) is also required; with experience in planning and managing both campaigns and always-on initiatives for major regional and global brands. Fluency with analytics, attribution and measurement systems is needed; and expertise is a major plus (including but not limited to GA360, Adobe, MOAT/IAS/DoubleVerify, Nielsen/Millward Brown/Oracle, Neustar/Visual IQ/Convertro, etc.).

Your EXPERTISE (The skills and knowledge needed to excel in this role)

• Ensures media plans are of the highest standard, assist in presentation material creation, and provide strategic guidance on reporting calls with clients
• Oversees a team of media experts focused on 1-3+ clients, providing leadership, mentorship, vision, and technical expertise, working in conjunction with HR and other teams to foster team career growth and a positive work environment
• Embodies a true leadership mentality and willing to devote days to making your team successful, working for them, not above them
• Contributes to the continued growth and stability of VaynerMedia, being empowered to make decisions that are best for the company over the long-run
• Oversees execution by setting up process and clear lines of communication
• Updates performance benchmarks and share digital platform updates, both internally and externally with client partners
• Manages negotiations for high value and/or complex packages
• Approves all recommendations and presentations before sending to the client
• Delegates work effectively and not only teach direct reports but also deliver seamless client work
• Fosters an environment that encourages intelligent risk-taking, innovation, and creativity.
• Leads interviewing, hiring, training, coaching, developing and evaluating team members
• Leads cross-LoB buying deliverables
• Leads by example in terms of attention to detail, general work ethic, empathy, and internal/external professionalism
• Acts as a key contact for client and platform partners, operating as a go-to voice and leader for them
• Develops and deliver senior-level, sophisticated media investment strategies to clients, derived from industry insights and best-in-class expertise and thought leadership
• Collaborates across disciplines, specifically planning and analytics, to craft best-in-class, holistic omnichannel media strategies rooted in driving tangible business outcomes for large brands
• Operates as a “player/coach”, able to jump in and get into the weeds as needed to keep campaign work moving in the right direction
• Takes responsibility for and rectify (as needed) any mistakes or errors made by team members and implement improvement across processes
• Navigates a portfolio of brands within a larger conglomerate or business group and gain a deep understanding of their unique company architectures to ultimately build the strongest holistic relationship possible
• Works to proactively bring new/emerging opportunities to clients, pushing the envelope of media excellence
• Continuously strives for improvement across all team processes to streamline workflow and benefit the larger team
• Provides clear delegation of responsibilities across your organization and making expectations for success clear and concise
• Leads client communication around scope agreements, finance and billing, working closely with FinOps to keep a handle on monthly billing and incoming revenue
• Proactively identify the needs of our clients’ businesses to sell-through incremental campaign opportunities to clients (cross-disciplines at times where needed), to help deliver best in class work that helps to grow their business 

Qualifications

• You have experience working in the advertising media landscape in the Australia region, and expertise planning and buying both digital and ATL media
• You have a minimum of 6+ years of industry experience with a proven track record of executing sophisticated, large scale digital media programs that drove tangible business outcomes.
• You have a good network of media and marketing professionals in the Australia market, including major publishers, brands.
• You have advanced written, presentation and general communication skills.
• You’ve ideally experienced dealing with non-core buying teams, specifically media & communications planning, analytics, traditional media buying, and others.
• You have proven output rooted in highly strategic thinking that leveraged unique insights to drive disproportionate success.
• You have examples of leaning into new/emerging platform opportunities to drive media innovation.
• You’ve experienced leading and managing teams of at least 6-8 individuals (cross-disciplinary a plus)
• You have an infectious smile, an upbeat demeanor, and warm personality that contributes to an already strong company culture
• You are comfortable with a fast-paced environment; and working as an integrated team (across creative, media, and strategy)
• Professional English skills required, and bilingual is a huge plus!

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