Strategy Director

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Strategy Full time

At Wavemaker, we foster a culture of Positive Provocation that unites us and makes us stronger as individuals and collectively. As a Strategy Director - Media Planning Professional, you will play a crucial role in shaping decisions and experiences through media, content, and technology.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Media Planning Professional to lead our team in developing and executing strategic work that delivers business results for our clients. The ideal candidate will have advanced knowledge and skills within Strategy Consulting, with a strong understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization.

  • Provide expertise and leadership in the application of the Agency Planning Process and tools.
  • A passion for developing and executing amazing strategic work, that delivers business results for your client and those of your direct reports.
  • Full understanding and comprehension of the client brief and ability to discuss it internally with the teams and with senior leadership.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing direction and advanced knowledge sharing of media planning principles across multiple clients. You will also identify and sell through incremental opportunities that drive both the Agency and Clients business.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Advanced knowledge and skills within Strategy Consulting with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization.
  • Ideally requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in Media Planning or Strategy.
  • Relevant qualification in Media or Strategy.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary of around $150,000 per annum, plus benefits such as flexible work environment, inclusive parental leave policy, discounts, and corporate benefits. We believe that diversity is vital and positively influences the environment in which we operate. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that is free of discrimination, harassment, or bullying.

About Wavemaker

We are part of GroupM and WPP; the largest media buying alliance and marketing communications group ranked #1 in the world. In Australia and New Zealand, we have over 250 people working across six offices: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, and Auckland. We empower our people to bring 100% of themselves 100% of the time, and we believe that Positive Provocation unites us and makes us stronger as individuals and collectively.


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