Media Planner/buyer

**Media Planner/Buyer - Parental Leave Cover**

**Hybrid | Part-time | 12 months | Consider remote applicants**

**About Us**
Waples is a dynamic marketing and media agency serving clients across the aged care, health, retail, government, and education sectors. We pride ourselves on delivering high-performance outcomes within a supportive and collaborative environment.

**The Opportunity**
We are seeking an experienced Media Planner/Buyer to join our team on a 12-month parental leave cover contract, with the possibility of extension. An excellent opportunity for someone with 3+ years of media experience to immediately take ownership of a major client and support our broader client base.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Utilise industry tools, insights and knowledge to develop media strategies and respond effectively to client objectives.
- Develop and implement comprehensive media plans across traditional and digital channels, including TV, radio, outdoor, print, social media, search, and display.
- Collaborate with the Media & Strategy Lead to ensure cohesive campaign strategies to deliver desired outcomes.
- Execute the set-up and optimisation of digital campaigns across Social & Search platforms, with strong expertise in backend implementation, including Google Tag Manager setup, troubleshooting, and custom tag configuration.
- Negotiate with media vendors to secure optimal placements and value-added opportunities.
- Manage campaign execution, including setup, monitoring, optimisation, and reporting.
- Leverage performance data for real-time optimisations and deliver actionable reporting insights.
- Handle campaign budgeting, invoicing, and financial reconciliation.
- Support the Media and Strategy Lead on new business development initiatives.
- Manage and support digital and administrative tasks across multiple accounts.
- Stay abreast of emerging media trends and technologies to inform planning and buying decisions.

**Skills and Experience**
- 3+ years of experience with a solid understanding of Digital, Social, SEM, TV, Radio, Outdoor, Print and emerging digital platforms.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, as well as digital marketing platforms such as Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Google Search, Meta Business Suite, and LinkedIn Campaign Manager.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret performance data and provide actionable insights.
- High attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
- Confident in presenting information clearly and concisely.
- Ability to work independently to produce campaign strategies, recommendations, proposals and reports
- Ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously.

**Why Join Waples?**
- Work with a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries.
- Be part of a supportive team that values collaboration and professional growth.
- Enjoy the flexibility of remote work with occasional in-person engagements.
- Opportunity to contribute to impactful campaigns that make a difference.

**Application**

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: From $35.00 per hour

**Education**:

- Bachelor Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Media buying: 3 years (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wollongong NSW 2500

Application Deadline: 11/05/2025