Digital Campaign Manager

Are Media Pty Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Birthday leave (paid)

Volunteer leave (4 days)

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing program

Exclusive discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Are Media is seeking a Digital Campaign Manager for a temporary role through 2026 to oversee end-to-end delivery of advertising campaigns across our digital platforms. You will ensure campaigns launch smoothly and perform against objectives while delivering a great client experience.

Working with Sales, Project Executives and Content Partnerships, you will translate requirements into well-executed plans, using performance data and proactive optimisation to drive outcomes.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years' experience in digital campaign management, ad operations or trafficking.
• Strong knowledge of ad-serving platforms and multiple formats.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end setup, trafficking, pacing and delivery of digital campaigns across display, video, native, EDM and other channels.
• Monitor and optimise live campaigns, resolve delivery issues to meet objectives.
• Coordinate timelines, assets, approvals and campaign readiness with Sales and internal teams.
• Deliver mid- and post-campaign reporting with insights and recommendations.
• Maintain campaign records, support billing and reconciliation, identify workflow improvements.

Skills

Digital campaign management

Ad operations

Stakeholder management

Campaign analytics

Tools

Google Ad Manager

Job description

Who are we?

Our portfolio includes some of Australia's most iconic and trusted brands, including The Australian Women's Weekly, ELLE, marie claire, New Idea, Australian House & Garden, Bounty Parents, Better Homes & Gardens and more!

We are Australia's leading omnichannel content company for women! Every day we inform, inspire and connect with 9 in 10 Australian women through magazine media, digital, video, social, e-commerce, vodcasts, events and experiences.

What we can offer you

• We welcome the opportunity to explore flexible work options where appropriate, depending on the needs of the business.
• Additional paid leave, including a day off to celebrate your birthday, four days of volunteer leave each year, and inclusive leave provisions supporting reproductive, hormonal and wellbeing needs, as well as First Nations cultural and ceremonial commitments.
• Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks, plus a parenting gift pack, meal vouchers and return-to-work support.
• Opportunities to grow and develop, with access to tailored learning pathways, mentoring, Lunch & Learns, our Digital Learning Academy and professional development support.
• A comprehensive wellbeing program including EAP, Mental Health First Aiders, and a personalised online wellbeing portal with assessments, resources and lifestyle plans.
• Exclusive benefits and discounts, including Fitness Passport memberships, discounted health insurance, beauty services, technology and a range of lifestyle offers through our benefits partner Flare.
• A genuinely inclusive culture, supported through our BELONG @ Are program, where everyone is welcomed, valued and empowered to be their authentic selves.

The Role

This is a temporary position until the end of 2026, with possibility for extension.

As Digital Campaign Manager, you'll oversee the end-to-end delivery of advertising campaigns across Are Media's digital platforms, ensuring every campaign launches smoothly, performs against its objectives and delivers a great experience for our clients.

Working closely with Sales, Project Executives and Content Partnerships, you'll turn campaign requirements into well-executed plans while using performance data, proactive optimisation and strong stakeholder coordination to achieve the best possible outcomes.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage the end-to-end setup, trafficking, pacing and delivery of digital campaigns across display, video, native, EDM and other channels.
• Monitor and optimise live campaigns, proactively resolving delivery issues to achieve booked objectives and performance targets.
• Partner with Sales and internal teams to coordinate timelines, assets, approvals and campaign readiness.
• Deliver accurate mid- and post-campaign reporting, translating performance data into clear insights and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate campaign records, support billing and reconciliation, and identify opportunities to improve workflows and efficiency.

About you

We're looking for someone who brings:

• 2-4 years' experience in digital campaign management, ad operations or trafficking within a publisher, agency or ad tech environment.
• Strong knowledge of ad-serving platforms such as Google Ad Manager and digital campaign delivery across multiple formats.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple campaigns and competing deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to troubleshoot delivery issues and interpret campaign performance.
• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience partnering across Sales, Ad Operations, Production, clients or agencies.

Are Media is a proud member of Media Diversity Australia, a not-for-profit organisation working towards a media landscape that looks and sounds like Australia. We are committed to fostering diverse, respectful,collaborative & inclusive workplace. We know & value the success this brings for everyone, and we welcome & encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.When you apply, please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

If you would like to know more, please contact our People & Culture Team - [e-mail]