About Nunn Media

At Nunn Media, independence isn’t just a label, it’s our advantage. As Australia’s largest independent media agency and growing, we combine agility, innovation and a deep commitment to our clients and people. Join us and you’ll work alongside some of the country’s best brands - Aussie Broadband, JB Hi-Fi, Webjet, Bendigo Bank, Bakers Delight, and Spotlight Retail Group - delivering real impact in a culture where your ideas and growth come first.

About the Role

As an Activation Manager you’ll drive the planning, execution, and optimisation of performance-focused media campaigns across programmatic and paid social activities, ensuring strong integration with other digital and offline channels. You’ll play a key role in client engagement, mentor and manage a team, and deliver innovative, data-led media solutions.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead programmatic and paid social strategy and campaign management, integrating insights from other digital channels.
- Develop data-led, ROI-focused recommendations aligned with client objectives and growth targets.
- Build and maintain strong and productive partnerships with key media and technology partners to enhance performance capabilities.
- Foster trusted client relationships, ensuring clear communication, accurate and timely campaign delivery and reporting, and campaign success.
- Provide thought leadership and contribute to innovation and best practices.
- Oversee quality control and performance tracking from campaign set-up through to post-campaign analysis and reporting.
- Support team development through coaching, training and regular, constructive feedback, along with exposure to ongoing learning initiatives.

General Competencies

- Proven experience in programmatic and social media platforms (CM360, DV360, The Trade Desk, Google Ads/YouTube, Meta, TikTok, etc.).
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and optimise for measurable outcomes.
- A strategic thinker with a passion for solving client performance challenges.
- Confident communication,



presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience.
- Adaptability, initiative, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Why Nunn Media?

- unn Academy: Unlock your full potential with exclusive access to 40+ expert-led lectures, interactive workbooks, and real-world exams covering every facet of the modern media landscape. Gain the skills, certifications, and confidence to become a true leader in media.
- Independent & Future-Focused: Make a real impact in an agency where local decision-making, fast-moving innovation, and a people-first culture empower you to shape the future of media.
- Award-Winning Excellence: Join a team shortlisted for Mumbrella Agency of the Year, and highly commended for AdNews Agency of the Year.
- Career Growth & Learning: Accelerate your career with transparent pathways for advancement, mentorship, and leadership development - supported by our comprehensive Personalised Development Program and the industry-leading Nunn Academy.
- Innovative Data & Technology: Leverage our AI-powered media intelligence platform (Kaspar), to plan, activate, and optimise campaigns with unmatched speed, precision, and strategic clarity.
- Wellbeing & Flexibility: Enjoy a hybrid work model (3 days in office), free gym membership, generous parental leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and robust mental health support—including Mental Health First Aid practitioners.
- Inclusive & Social Culture: Thrive in a vibrant, collaborative environment with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, plus regular social events through Funn Media.

Our commitment to you

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Nunn Media is a place where you’re supported to thrive professionally and personally.

We’re also unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role and may not be able to accept some visa types.

Ready to make an impact?

Join us as we shape the future of media in Australia and beyond. Apply now and become part of the Nunn Media story!

📌 Activation Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Nunn Media
📍 Melbourne