Job Description

Delivering Smarter, Faster, Accountable Media We exist to grow our clients businesses through Smarter, Faster, Accountable media services.

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Smarter: We use our clients' data to drive growth.

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Faster: We have media, data and creative production under one roof to deliver an agile advantage.

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Accountable: We demand that we are accountable to our clients' business growth.

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Born as a specialist performance media agency, we apply a performance mindset to a full range of integrated marketing solutions, from media to creative, data and technology. Our mission is to grow our clients' revenue through regression-based media planning complemented with human insight to help determine the optimal balance between brand and performance media

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ROLE PURPOSE

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The purpose of the Planning & Trading Executive role is to support the planning, implementation and delivery of media campaigns, ensuring activity is executed accurately, efficiently and aligned to client objectives.

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The Planning & Trading Executive is responsible for supporting campaign activation, media buying, financial administration, reporting and stakeholder management, while developing a strong understanding of the Australian media landscape.

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The role works closely with Managers and the broader Planning & Trading team to deliver high-quality campaign outcomes and build strong relationships with media partners, clients and internal stakeholders.

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YOUR ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

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INTERNAL:

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- Reports to: Planning & Trading Manager and Director
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- Key contacts: Planning & Trading team and broader agency teams, including Performance & Programmatic
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EXTERNAL:

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- Key Client contacts
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- Media vendors and publishers
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- Service providers/suppliers
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- Industry partners
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YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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IMPLEMENTATION PLANNING & TRADING

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- Support the planning,



management and execution of media campaigns across all relevant channels.
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- Assist with day-to-day media trading and campaign delivery across the client portfolio.
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- Support television buying, weekly tracking and reporting across reach, frequency, TARP, CPM and budget delivery.
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- Assist with briefing media owners and publishers and managing campaign requirements.
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- Monitor campaign delivery and proactively highlight issues, media developments and opportunities to the Manager.
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- Ensure campaign activity is delivered in line with client objectives, investment strategies and agreed parameters.
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- Assist with pre-, mid- and post-campaign reporting for clients.
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- Support competitive market reporting and provide relevant insights to the broader team.
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- Assist Managers with analysing media responses and developing cost-effective media recommendations.
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- Maintain accurate financials, budget control, invoicing and campaign documentation.
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- Complete buy documentation and maintain accurate trading records.
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- Support new business pitches and ad hoc projects as required.
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RELATIONSHIP BUILDING

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- Build positive relationships with clients, media partners and internal stakeholders.
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- Collaborate with Planning, Activation, Digital and Client teams to ensure campaigns are delivered effectively.
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- Communicate with media owners and publishers regarding bookings, campaign changes and delivery requirements.
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- Develop relationships with junior client contacts and media partners.
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QUALITY CONTROL

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- Ensure all assigned tasks are completed accurately and within required deadlines.
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- Maintain a high level of attention to detail across campaign implementation, financials and reporting.
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- Ensure campaign documentation and systems are kept accurate and up to date.
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- Take pride in all work delivered and maintain a high standard of presentation and professionalism.
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QUALIFICATIONS

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SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

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- Minimum 12–18 months' experience within a media agency or related environment.
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- Preferably a university degree or higher education qualification.
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- Developing understanding of the Australian media landscape.
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- Developing media buying and negotiation skills.
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- Understanding of offline media channels, with digital media experience advantageous.
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- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
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- Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines and campaigns simultaneously.
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- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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- Proficiency across Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
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Experience using the following industry platforms and tools:

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- BMD
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- eTAM
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- Roy Morgan
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- EMMA
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- eRAM
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- Nielsen Digital / Answers
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- Sizmek and/or DCM
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- MOVE
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- AQX Fusion
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BEHAVIOURS

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- Builds positive relationships with clients, media partners and internal stakeholders.
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- Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy.
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- Shows initiative and a willingness to learn and develop media knowledge.
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- Solid organisational and time management skills.
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- Demonstrates a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
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- Communicates confidently and professionally.
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- Takes ownership and accountability for delivering high-quality work.
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- Works collaboratively within a team environment.
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- Demonstrates curiosity and an interest in the Australian media landscape and evolving industry trends.
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📌 Planning & Trading Executive (South Australia)
🏢 Atomic 212º
📍 South Australia