Associate Media Director - Vizeum - Sydney

Job description
Vizeum
Title Associate Director
Location Sydney
Reports into Business Director
Direct Reports - Media Manager, Planner/Buyer, Media Executives/Coordinators

Develop best of breed campaigns and strategies for/with our clients that are profitable for the agency
Responsible for ensuring quality and consistency of any work Vizeum delivers to a client from the agency team.
Ensure agreed delivery deadlines for submissions and materials supplied to our clients are met.
Work with new and existing clients to understand their products, target audiences, communications strategies and key messages. Clearly communicate our understanding and empathy of these factors to the client in a way that creates loyalty and a positive working relationship with the client.
After understanding the above, work with the client and/or partner agency to develop meaningful strategies, pitch documentation and other assets that demonstrate the value and expertise delivered by Vizeum.
Support the team to ensure we deliver accurate schedules and placement instructions to our publishing partners that reflect the strategic intent of our approach and are signed off by the client.
To clearly demonstrate and report how campaign results relate to the strategic intent of the campaign and have achieved agreed objectives.
To ensure the agency receives due credit for our media spend with publishers.
Manage and resolve problems and discrepancies relating to campaigns professionally and in a way that improves the relationship among all parties to the campaign.
Support the team to identify new, innovative and relevant communications ideas, keeping clients informed of new opportunities.
Develop and manage a motivated, high performance team of Media Managers, Planner/Buyers and Co-ordinators that share the enthusiasm and values of the agency.
Responsible for overseeing and motivating team members to provide services to clients that exceed expectations and are error free.
Assist all team members to take ownership of the smaller clients within the team managing all aspects from planning to buying to optimising.
Coaching and mentoring team members to improve the overall technical and professional skills of each team member.
In conjunction with Business Director, develop career paths for your team and manage succession planning.
Manage personal workflows and assist BD in managing company processes and procedures
Ensure that personal workflow / time management is maintained across all team members to meet all agreed deadlines and meet client expectations for the delivery of any material
Begin to understand how each team member’s time is utilised for tasks that are valued by our clients and/or return a profit as part of the core activities of the team.
Ensure each team member’s tasks and responsibilities are well defined, measurable, agreed and formalised within a position description.
Assist in preparation of materials for new business opportunities.
Work proactively and collaboratively with other suppliers (creative, PR etc) and internal business units.

Work with the broader agency team and your BD to create and maintain a positive professional environment and positive culture
Ensure all staff, clients and suppliers are treated by any agency employee with respect, professionalism and dignity whether in writing or verbally, directly or indirectly
Consider and suggest activities that support the team atmosphere within the company and promote a culture of enthusiasm, loyalty to the agency and help staff gain important or valued knowledge
Desired Skills and Experience
Required attributes
5Yrs+ media experience
3Yrs+ experience in media buying and/or strategy development
High level communication skills
High level negotiation skills
Tertiary qualifications in marketing, media or communications
High level of computer literacy, including the ability to use all Microsoft Office applications
Knowledge of the Australian publishing industry, key competitors and opportunities specific to the Australian market

Desired attributes
Close attention to detail
Outgoing, results focused, personable disposition
Highly persuasive personality

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