Senior Campaign Strategist

NOVA Entertainment; Australia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free pre-pay lunch days

Anniversary & Loyalty leave

Mental wellbeing days

Employee benefits

Job summary

NOVA Entertainment is seeking a Senior Campaign Strategist to drive insight-led campaigns across broadcast, digital and on-demand platforms. You will blend creative thinking with commercial strategy, partnering with sales to meet client objectives and deliver tangible results.

Based in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide or Melbourne, you will own briefs from briefing to pitch, manage stakeholders, and build long-term client partnerships, acting as the brand expert for key accounts.

Qualifications

• 4+ years strategist experience with a media publisher (preferred) or agency.
• Ability to lead complex briefs and projects autonomously.
• Proficiency in visually telling stories in PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Bridge creative thinking and commercial strategy with sales to meet client objectives.
• Lead briefs from brief to pitch and manage time and stakeholders.
• Own strategic partnerships for key clients and agencies as the go-to brand expert for sales.
• Collaborate with all areas of the business to build multi-platform campaigns.
• Develop compelling pitch documents for client presentations.
• Ensure campaign feasibility across costings, lead times and technical requirements.
• Lead or contribute to team reporting of workflow and output.
• Stay ahead of industry trends to inform solutions.
• Present to clients in collaboration with sales.

Skills

Campaign strategy

Media knowledge

Client relations

PowerPoint storytelling

Stakeholder management

Creative thinking

Curiosity

Adaptability

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

At NOVA Entertainment, we have a culture of innovation, creativity and exceptional service. We move fast, think big and thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.

Our values, we call The Code shape how we work and how we show up for each other, our clients and audiences.

How does this apply?

We're looking for a Senior Campaign Strategist who brings Relentless Curiosity to their work through creative and strategic thinking, with strong Australian media knowledge and a track record of delivering successful campaigns.

Located in Sydney,Brisbane, Adelaide or Melbourne this role sits within CREATE's Campaign Strategy team, a primarily revenue generating function turning client briefs into actionable, insight-driven strategic campaigns that deliver on business goals.

This role brings Unwavering Unity to life through the hunger to inspire others and push boundaries with what is possible in the realm of audio, and the ability to autonomously lead strategic responses to briefs all whilst balancing both the commercial and programming priorities of our business.

In practice this looks like

• Bridge creative thinking and commercial strategy by partnering closely with sales to meet client objectives and drive results
• Lead the path from brief to pitch, effectively managing time and stakeholders
• Own the strategic partnership build for key clients and agencies with long term partnerships across Nova, acting as the go-to expert on their brand and the first point of contact for sales when identifying and developing new opportunities
• Collaborate with every area of the business, mobilising product specialists to build multi-platform brand campaigns
• Develop strategically sound, compelling pitch documents, for client presentation
• Ensure campaign feasibility across costings, lead times and technical requirements
• Lead and/or contribute to team reporting of workflow and output
• Stay abreast of industry trends, innovation and technologies to inform solutions
• Present to clients in collaboration with sales colleagues

At NOVA, Radical Empathy means understanding what others need and responding with care: that shows up through the outcomes you deliver and the strengths you bring every day.

This can be demonstrated by:

• Effectively interpret briefs to design compelling and engaging client campaigns
• Facilitate and participate in brainstorms to generate unique ideas
• Create campaigns grounded in audience insight
• Support and guide Strategists and Specialists for commercial briefs
• Onboard new strategists, including training, introductions and check in's

Skills that help you succeed in this role:

• 4+ years strategist experience with a media publisher (preferred) or agency
• Ability to lead complex briefs and projects autonomously at a high level
• An absolute pro at PowerPoint in visual and written storytelling
• The proven ability to work with stakeholders at varying levels within the business
• The ability to show critical thinking from both an operational and creative lens
• A curious and innovative mind that sees solutions not problems
• Highly adaptable, flexible & resilient to shifting priorities & timelines

What's in it for you

• Free pre-pay day lunch days to bring the team together
• Additional leave days: Anniversary & Loyalty leave, Give back Leave, Mental Wellbeing days
• Excellent employee benefits from a variety of partners nationally
• Frequent celebrations and themed days that make work genuinely enjoyable
• A fun, energetic environment where wins are celebrated and milestones are recognised
• At NOVA Entertainment, we are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, fostering a fair and inclusive recruitment process where every candidate is considered equitably and supported to succeed
  
• Please include a short cover letter telling us why this opportunity interests you and the impact you believe you could make within the CREATE Campaign Strategy team.
• We aim to contact shortlisted applicants within 5-10 working days of receiving their application.
• Our interview process will involve a telephone interview and approximately 2 interviews.
• If you require any adjustments or considerations during the recruitment process, please let us know in your application.

About NOVA Entertainment:

NOVA Entertainment is one of Australia's leading audio entertainment providers, connecting audiences and brands across broadcast, digital and on-demand platforms.

NOVA is home to Australia's #1 radio network and some of the country's most recognised radio brands alongside an expanding suite of DAB+ stations.

NOVA's broadcast offering is complemented by a range of on-demand assets across digital, social and mobile, including the Nova Podcast Network, which brings together a diverse and accessible mix of talent to create premium content that connects audiences and brands.