Performance Media Associate

Dentsu (ANZ) Management Services Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Be the Best You home-office stipend $0

Volunteer leave

5 weeks annual leave after 2 years

Wellness days

Dentsu University access

Job summary

Dentsu ANZ is recruiting a Performance Associate in Melbourne to support the execution, optimisation and reporting of paid search campaigns for a leading health insurance brand. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in Google Ads and Bing Ads, with a focus on analytics, insights, and client communications.

You’ll join a high-performing team, work across SEM, and develop professional skills with our focus on growth and learning.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and numerical skills with comfort using large data sets and Excel.
• Interest in digital marketing, performance media, and search advertising.
• Excellent communication to explain data, insights, and recommendations to different audiences.
• Curious, proactive and eager to learn from a team of experienced performance specialists.
• Exposure to Google Ads, Google Analytics, SEM coursework, or relevant certifications would be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Execute, monitor, and optimise SEM campaigns across Google Ads and Microsoft Bing Ads to deliver against client objectives and KPIs.
• Perform daily campaign checks, monitor pacing, and track performance against targets and budgets.
• Prepare and analyse weekly, fortnightly, and monthly performance reports, translating data into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Support client meetings, presentations, and ongoing stakeholder communications as your platform expertise develops.
• Collaborate with the broader client teams to deliver outstanding client outcomes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Curiosity / eagerness to learn

Tools

Google Ads

Google Analytics

SEM coursework

Job description

Job Description: dentsu is a network designed for whats next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in a sustainable economy. As a unified organisation, dentsu brings together deep expertise across media, creative and customer experience to deliver integrated solutions that drive meaningful progress for clients and society.

We are now excited to invite applications for the role of Performance Associate with our awesome team in Melbourne. The role: A Performance Associate is an entry-level role where you will support the execution, optimisation, and reporting of paid search campaigns across Google Ads and Microsoft Bing Ads for one of Australia's leading health insurance brands. Working alongside a high-performing team, you'll play a direct role in helping our client achieve ambitious business and performance goals while building valuable experience in search marketing and digital media. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is analytical, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and looking to build a long-term career in performance marketing.

Core responsibilities:

• Execute, monitor, and optimise SEM campaigns across Google Ads and Microsoft Bing Ads to deliver against client objectives and KPIs.
• Perform daily campaign checks, monitor pacing, and track performance against targets and budgets.
• Prepare and analyse weekly, fortnightly, and monthly performance reports, translating data into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Support client meetings, presentations, and ongoing stakeholder communications as your platform expertise develops.
• Collaborate with the broader client teams to deliver outstanding client outcomes.

A bit about you:

• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with confidence working with large data sets and Excel spreadsheets.
• A genuine interest in digital marketing, performance media, and search advertising.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly explain data, insights, and recommendations to different audiences.
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn from a team of experienced performance specialists.
• Exposure to Google Ads, Google Analytics, SEM coursework, or relevant certifications would be highly regarded.

What's in it for you:

• Real flexibility to work when and where you feel most productive with our 'Be the Best You' policy which includes a $250 contribution to your home office set up.
• The opportunity to give back with dedicated volunteer leave and our whole-company event, One Day for Change.
• 5 weeks annual leave after 2 years of service and 3 whole company Wellness days off per year for you to switch off and take your day, your way.
• Career Development and Learning & Development opportunities, including access to our global online dentsu University.
• Become a champion for meaningful progress: Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.

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Location: Melbourne - 510 Church Street

Brand: Carat

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

About dentsu

For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering - exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact. Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We're leading the way - helping to build a more sustainable planet. Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future. Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way. Find out more about us Who we are Our Social Impact Our work