Account Director I Integrated Media

RCJ | Oakleigh, VIC

RCJ Media is looking for an experienced Account Director to join our client service team and help lead the delivery of smart, effective media strategy, planning and buying across a broad mix of clients and channels.

This is a great prospect for someone who enjoys being close to the work, building strong client relationships, and turning media knowledge, data and commercial thinking into clear recommendations that make sense for clients.

As one of Australia’s established independent media agencies, RCJ works with well-known brands across traditional, digital, performance and content channels. With recent growth, new client wins and industry recognition, we’re looking for someone who can bring confidence, curiosity and leadership to the team.

About the roleAs Account Director, you’ll play a senior role across client relationships, media recommendations, campaign delivery and team mentoring. You’ll work closely with our strategy, performance and content teams to develop strong media solutions that are commercially sound, insight-led and easy for clients to understand.

You’ll be hands-on across planning, buying, reporting and media owner negotiations, while also helping guide junior team members and contribute to the overall standard of work across the agency.

What you’ll be doing· Developing media recommendations that respond clearly to client objectives, audiences, budgets and business challenges.

· Building and maintaining strong client relationships through clear communication, proactive thinking and reliable delivery.

· Working collaboratively with strategy, performance, content and activation teams to deliver high-quality media responses.

· Leading client WIPs, reporting structures, forecasts and campaign updates to keep work on track and clients informed.

· Using media data and performance metrics to assess performance and identify opportunities.





· Negotiating effectively with media owners to deliver strong value and outcomes for clients.

· Contributing to new business pitches and helping shape strong, practical and commercially relevant responses.

· Mentoring and supporting junior team members, helping them grow in confidence and capability.

· Keeping clients and the agency informed on market changes, emerging trends and relevant media opportunities.

About you· You have strong agency experience( 5+ years) across media strategy, planning and buying.

· You understand both traditional and digital media channels and how they work together.

· You are confident working with consumer, category, competitive and campaign performance data.

· You can translate data and media thinking into clear recommendations for clients.

· You are a strong communicator and presenter, with the ability to build trust quickly.

· You have a high level of attention to detail and can manage competing priorities.

· You enjoy working as part of a team and are comfortable mentoring junior people.

· You bring initiative, accountability and a genuine interest in doing great work.

What we offer· A competitive salary package.

· A supportive, experienced and highly engaged media team.

· The chance to work across a diverse client mix, from retail through to performance-led and attribution-focused clients.

· A role where you can take ownership, build your skills and have a genuine impact.

· An Oakleigh office location that supports strong work/life balance.

Our valuesWe’re a values-led organisation and look for people who share the way we work:

· Conscious Community: We’re at our best when we work together — with our people, clients and partners.

· Own It: We do the right thing, take responsibility and back ourselves to lead.

· Never Settle: We keep pushing for better and don’t settle for the ordinary.

· Be Bold: We challenge thinking, look for smarter ways forward and avoid being vanilla.

Interested?If this sounds like the kind of role you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply via LinkedIn or reach out for a confidential conversation.

📌 Account Director (Media Agency) (Melbourne)
🏢 RCJ Media Group
📍 Melbourne