Project & Studio Lead

Are Media Pty Limited; Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Additional paid leave

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing program

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Are Media Pty Limited is seeking a Project & Studio Lead for Client Delivery. You will bridge ambitious client briefs with brilliant creative outcomes, partnering with clients and internal stakeholders to shape delivery plans, then lead Are Media's commercial studio to bring them to life across Creative, Content, Video and Social.

This high-impact leadership role requires steering a delivery team, removing roadblocks, and creating a structured environment that delivers remarkable work and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading creative, content or production projects in media, publishing, advertising or agency environments.
• Strong knowledge of content production workflows, with ability to manage briefs, approvals, budgets, resources and deadlines across multiple channels.
• Proven people leadership experience with coaching teams and clear ways of working.
• Commercial awareness, including collaboration with Sales or Client Solutions and understanding revenue context behind briefs.
• Exceptional organisation and stakeholder management skills with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end campaign delivery, ensuring briefs are sound, scoped, resourced and delivered on time and to standard.
• Connect commercial and creative teams, translating pitches into timelines, deliverables, budgets and milestones.
• Manage studio workflow and capacity, balance campaigns, allocate resources and identify risks early.
• Drive operational and commercial performance, monitor costs, team utilisation and pipeline visibility.
• Lead and develop the delivery team, building a collaborative culture and implementing process improvements.

Job description

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 omnichanne l content co mpany 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.2

The Role

As Project & Studio Lead across Client Delivery, you'll be the link between ambitious client briefs and brilliant creative outcomes. You'll partner closely with clients and internal stakeholders to shape delivery plans, then lead Are Media's commercial studio to bring them to life, overseeing scoping, resourcing and delivery across Creative, Content, Video and Social.

This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of client relationships, creativity and operational excellence. You'll lead and develop a talented delivery team, act as a trusted point of contact for clients, remove roadblocks and create the structure that enables brilliant work and an exceptional client experience.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead end-to-end campaign delivery, ensuring briefs are strategically sound, accurately scoped, appropriately resourced and delivered on time and to standard.
• Connect commercial and creative teams, translating pitches and signed proposals into clear timelines, deliverables, budgets and production milestones.
• Manage studio workflow and capacity, balancing simultaneous campaigns, allocating resources and identifying risks or roadblocks early.
• Drive operational and commercial performance, monitoring production costs, team utilisation and campaign recovery while improving visibility across the project pipeline.
• Lead and develop the delivery team, building a collaborative, accountable culture and implementing process improvements that strengthen efficiency and the client experience.

About you

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Demonstrated experience leading creative, content or production projects within a media, publishing, advertising or agency environment.
• Strong knowledge of content production workflows, with the ability to manage briefs, approvals, budgets, resources and deadlines across multiple channels.
• Proven people leadership experience, with the ability to coach teams, set priorities and create clear, effective ways of working.
• Commercial awareness, including experience partnering with Sales or Client Solutions teams and understanding the revenue context behind every brief.
• Exceptional organisation and stakeholder management skills, along with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach and confidence using project management tools.

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.

Advertised: 20 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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