Integrated Media Planning & Trading Manager

Publicis Groupe; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wholeself program

Flexible Public Holidays

Global AI Marcel platform access

Marcel Classes

Career Conversations

Diversity & Inclusion initiatives

Birthday Leave + 5 extra days after 2y

Work Your World travel flexibility

Parental leave up to 18 weeks

Counselling services

Job summary

Publicis Groupe ANZ in Melbourne is seeking a Planning & Trading Manager to translate strategy into integrated media delivery across Australia and New Zealand. The role blends hands‑on trading with leadership, client management and mentoring a junior team.

You’ll own offline and direct digital activity, manage budgets and timelines, build strong client and partner relationships, and report insights that inform future planning. 3–5 years agency experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in media planning, trading or implementation within an agency environment.
• Strong offline implementation experience and understanding of how traditional and digital channels combine to deliver client outcomes.
• Experience using tools for media planning, research and buying (Spectra, Roy Morgan, MOVE, Audiology, TV MAP is valuable).
• Sound commercial and numerical judgement with budget management.
• Clear written and verbal communication to build relationships with clients and partners.
• Ability to manage deadlines and take initiative while seeking input when needed.
• Interest in mentoring junior team members and delivering high‑quality work.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated media plans connecting consumer insight, channel strategy and implementation.
• Own hands‑on implementation and trading across offline channels while coordinating direct digital activity.
• Manage campaign budgets, phasing, forecasts, billing and delivery with attention to detail.
• Keep workstreams on track across Australia and New Zealand activity with changing timelines.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, media partners and agencies to keep delivery moving.
• Consolidate media recommendations into a clear story and provide accurate reporting with analysis.
• Coach and develop an Executive or Assistant and support growth across tools and media channels.
• Foster a proactive, accountable, collaborative team culture.

Skills

Media planning

Media trading

Implementation

Budget management

Client relationship

Mentoring

Communication

Tools

Spectra

Roy Morgan

MOVE

Audiology

TV MAP

Job description

Publicis Groupe ANZ in Melbourne is seeking a Planning & Trading Manager to translate strategy into integrated media delivery across Australia and New Zealand. The role blends hands‑on trading with leadership, client management and mentoring a junior team.

You’ll own offline and direct digital activity, manage budgets and timelines, build strong client and partner relationships, and report insights that inform future planning. 3–5 years agency experience preferred.