We are on the lookout for a Media Account Manager to join our amazing team at VML Wellington. If you have 2+ years of media planning and buying experience at an integrated or media agency and are looking for a new opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. The role includes assisting in the preparation of media recommendations, conducting media and audience analysis, assisting in the preparation of budgets and estimates, and taking primary responsibility for day-to-day media administrative, planning and buying tasks.
VML Wellington is a new-fashioned agency with a strong, independent Wellington culture and a connection to one of the fastest-growing and innovative global networks. We have a fully integrated creative, media and production team located in central Wellington and an amazing group of clients we get to collaborate with to make a meaningful difference to the lives of New Zealanders. We like people who care about doing meaningful work, are open to different ideas and ways of doing things. If this sounds like you, please get in touch.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The Media Account Manager role has six areas of responsibility:
Client Management Having a proactive approach to clients' business is fundamental to this roleResponding to briefs and managing critical timelines for thisEnsuring that all WIP documents and next steps are up to date and recorded correctlyResponding to adhoc requests in a timely mannerBudget Management – ensuring that plans and buys come in on or under budgetRegularly monitors rate changes and updates budget summaries accordinglyDay-to-Day media planning and buying across all media channelsDay-to-day liaison with media owners, negotiating rates and added value for client campaignsEnsure that the agency obtains the best possible media rates and ensuring that buys come in on/under budget whilst maintaining planned performance levelsBuild positive relationships with media owner account managers and co-ordinatorsCreating actionable media plans that reflect sound strategic thinking in conjunction with the Client Services Director-MediaUnderstand and be able to discuss cost efficiencies across all mediaUndertake audience analysis using proprietary tools (Nielsen) and desk research using industry resourcesCreation and understanding of key insights and observations – business, brand, consumer, culture, productTranslation of business problems and insights into communication objectivesIdentifying roles and rationales for channelsCreation and rationale for campaign flightingBuild integrated campaigns that incorporate paid, owned & earned channelsHave a working knowledge of Google's: DV360, Google Ads, Campaign Manager GTM and GA/GA4Have a strong working knowledge of Meta Business SuiteExperience and understanding of working with DSPsCompetitive analysis and reports including campaign post analysisUtilisation of the TVMap competitive expenditure database and Nielsen systems for the development of competitive media expenditure and post analysis reporting on behalf of clients and media strategy insights for competitive products and servicesMaintains records and prepares periodic reports as may be required on assigned accountsDeveloping a sound understanding of market dynamics in clients' categories is essential to this roleEnsuring that campaign optimisation occurs on a regular basis by managing your own portfolio and working with the digital teams consistently during campaignsPreparing full media post analysis reports that generate actionable learnings for future activityOwnership and management of clients' media schedules – including SOX compliant approvals and budget management, media plan accuracy, media booking instructions/billings/material despatchAs a key day-to-day contact for clients, it is the media account manager's responsibility to ensure that the media schedule is up to date, accurate and SOX compliant. Double checking of costs and formulas on schedules is the responsibility of the Media Account Manager.This will require close liaison with the Digital teams to ensure all details are captured accuratelyAll approvals and changes must be documented in writing and saved into client files – this responsibility falls to the Media Account ManagerMaintains records and prepares periodic reports as may be required on assigned accountsPrepare spotlists in conjunction with the Media Executive and send to clients with commentsInputting of media contracts and confirmations including written appearance instructions to the media via the VML management system (Pegasus)Ensure that all billings are inputted and checked prior to client despatch. Liaise with the Finance Department to analyse billing discrepancies. Comply with invoicing deadline requirements from pro-forma checking through to final invoice approvalsWork with Production in developing the necessary information closing dates and production mechanical requirements. Prepare and issue media despatch details to production personnelAttitude/Enthusiasm/Commitment – all are necessary attributes for a successful career in communications
Demonstrate a willingness to assist in overload situations within other account teams that will arise from time to timeDemonstrate commitment and enthusiasm to get the job done by set deadlines and be prepared to apply the hours required to get through required workloadsBe an enthusiastic team player by interacting and building relationships throughout the wider agencyBe someone that embodies the VML agency values;We love people that make VML a great place to work – our staff should admire one another and always treat each other with RESPECTWe love being astounded by someone's stunning attention to detail and precise execution. We revel in this ACCURACY every dayWe expect to be constantly wowed by a demonstration of brilliant creative thinking. CREATIVITY is in our DNAWe believe that behind every genius idea is some next-level strategic insight. Great STRATEGIC THINKING is at the heart of all we doFinally, we celebrate all round awesomeness and we're dedicated to producing work that embodies EXCELLENCEVML AUNZ Highlights: There are many things that make VML AUNZ an awesome place to work, but we think these are worth a special mention:
Birthday Leave – a paid day off to celebrate your Birthday each year;Summer Days – 5 paid afternoons off each year during daylight savings time;Loyalty Leave – a paid day off each year to celebrate your work anniversary;Employee Assistance Program access and 24/7 support;LinkedIn Learning access for all employees.
VML is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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