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About the opportunity
In this newly created position, as Senior Media Manager, you will deliver and execute media buying strategies across digital, social, television, radio, print, and emerging platforms. Reporting to the Head of Creative and Media Services, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, testing new channels, piloting cutting‐edge formats and unlocking fresh opportunities through data, technology and partnerships.
What you'll deliver with us
You'll lead and inspire both external media partners and an in‐house media team, taking ownership of vendor management, rate negotiations and value‐driven placements. With a sharp focus on maximising budgets and performance, you'll ensure every campaign delivers impact.
You'll also
* Translate marketing objectives and audience insights into channel strategies, flighting, and buying tactics (reach, frequency, efficiency, and effectiveness).
* Lead negotiations with publishers, broadcasters, platforms, and retail media networks to secure inventory, value-adds, and favourable terms.
* Monitor pacing, bid strategies, creative rotation, audience segments, frequency caps, and viewability; implement test-and-learn frameworks (A/B and multivariate).
* Work closely with creative, analytics, and product teams to align messaging, landing experiences, and conversion paths.
About you
You bring deep experience navigating the complexity of modern media and technology environments, with a strong background in senior roles across media agencies and/or corporate media teams. A proven leader, you've led and developed high‐performing teams and are known for bringing innovative, tech‐led and out‐of‐the‐box media solutions to life that deliver real impact.
You'll also need
* Extensive experience in media in a large & complex organisation, including leading an inhouse buying team.
* Proven track record in media buying and planning across multiple channels, including digital, programmatic, social, and traditional media.
* Hands‐on experience with key platforms such as Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, and demand‐side platforms (e.g., DV360, The Trade Desk).
* Strong negotiation skills with publishers, networks, and media vendors to secure competitive rates and added value.
* Experience in budget management and reconciliation, ensuring accurate allocation and cost efficiency.
* Familiarity with emerging media trends and technologies, such as CTV, retail media networks, and dynamic creative optimisation.
How we'll deliver for you
* Work alongside a passionate team of collaborative thinkers who move quickly, solve problems together and are constantly improving how work gets done.
* Be part of a culture where everybody feels they belong, are valued, and can bring their authentic self to work every day.
* We invest in your personal wellbeing, recognise and reward you for your contribution to our success with Post Perks and more.
We're delivering together
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We believe our business should reflect the diverse communities we operate in and are proud to be an inclusive workplace for people from all walks of life. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with Disability, LGBTQIA+ and Refugees.
We are one of the largest organisations in Australia to successfully achieve Disability Confident Recruiter status. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‐free recruitment process and workplace for those living with a disability and are committed to reviewing and removing bias in our processes to create a gender‐equitable recruitment experience and workplace. If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact our Diversity & Inclusion team on inclusivecareers@auspost.com.au.
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