Why PHD and who are we?

PHD is a strategic-led planning and buying media agency, a vital part of Omnicom Media Group and Australia's fastest growing media network. We continually set the benchmark by helping some of the world’s largest and most influential brands Make the Leap in their media and advertising.

Built on a culture of creativity and innovation, PHD substantially invests in its people and culture to create a unique, energetic and collaborative working environment. Our purpose is to be a force for growth for our clients, our people and the broader marketing industry.

What’s the role?

As Planning Director, you’ll lead the planning of integrated client campaigns across online and offline channels, ensuring we deliver insightful, innovative and effective media plans.

Reporting into the Business Director, you’ll be the principal client contact throughout the planning process and will lead and develop a team of planners. You’ll work closely with Strategy, Investment and digital specialists to turn great strategic thinking into media plans that deliver real impact.

You’ll be joining the team at an exciting time, working on an exciting new client win and having the opportunity to help shape the planning approach and build strong client relationships from the outset.

What will you be doing?

· Lead the end-to-end planning process across online and offline channels.

· Create integrated channel plans that bring the core media idea and strategy to life.

· Act as the principal client contact throughout the planning process, building strong and trusted relationships.

· Work closely with the Business Director to deliver insightful, high-quality media plans.

· Partner with Strategy, Investment and digital specialists to ensure the best possible product gets to market.





· Identify creative and innovative media opportunities that build from the strategic direction and lead their implementation.

· Ensure media strategies are achievable, executable and delivered within budget.

· Lead the planning team, setting clear direction while giving team members opportunities to take ownership and develop.

· Build strong relationships with media owners and clearly articulate client objectives to drive best-in-market responses.

· Bring a strong understanding of digital into the overall planning process and identify opportunities to utilise PHD’s wider capabilities.

Who are you?

· You have strong media agency experience and a proven track record in integrated media planning.

· You’re confident owning the planning process from brief through to a fully realised channel plan.

· You can lead the development of insights and turn them into creative communications solutions.

· You’re comfortable being the key client contact throughout the planning process and can build strong relationships at different levels.

· You have a robust understanding of both traditional and digital media and how they work together.

· You’re a confident communicator who can articulate and defend great ideas with conviction.

· You enjoy leading and developing a team, while knowing when to give others the opportunity to take the reins.

· You’re collaborative, curious and solutions-focused, with a high bar for the quality of work you put in front of clients.

Sound like a role for you? Apply today!

We are a committed Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and are dedicated to ensuring that all employees, and prospective employees, can work in an environment that is free from any form of employment discrimination based on race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, physical or mental impairment/disability or any other status. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

📌 Planning Director (Sydney)
🏢 PHD
📍 Sydney