Senior Client Executive (Media)

Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsu Media in Sydney is seeking a Senior Client Executive to support day-to-day client relationships and drive delivery of integrated media campaigns across Linear TV, Outdoor, Audio, and more. You will work with a Client Manager and internal teams to translate briefs into strategic plans and ensure campaigns run on time and within budget.

You will excel in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, with opportunities to own client patches and develop your media planning and presenting skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in media planning and buying across multiple channels (trad./digital).
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail, forecasting, reporting.
• Confident communicator with the ability to present insights to client stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support development and delivery of integrated media campaigns across Linear TV, Outdoor, Audio.
• Translate client briefs into media strategies and investment recommendations.
• Manage end-to-end campaign process: planning, booking, optimisation, reporting.
• Maintain on-time delivery within budget and KPI targets.
• Lead client relationships and present quarterly business reviews.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless campaign execution.

Skills

Media planning

Media buying

Analytical skills

Client communication

Tools

Media planning tools

Job description

Job Description: dentsu is a network designed for what’s 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 Senior Client Executive with our awesome team in Sydney. The role: As Senior Client Executive, you will support with the day-to-day relationships we have with our clients across established clients. You’ll help with the delivery of media campaigns across various Linear TV, Outdoor, Audio, etc all with the support of a Client Manager, Client Executive and Client Associate – so people skills are key. With a strong Director to learn from and a variety of channels to sharpen your skills, this is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop and take ownership.

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Location: Sydney

Brand: Dentsu Media

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

Core responsibilities:

• Campaign Planning & Delivery Support the development and execution of integrated media campaigns across multiple traditional media channels including Linear TV, Outdoor, Audio and Radio.
• Assist with the translation of client briefs into media strategies, planning and investment recommendations to deliver best-in-class solutions.
• Manage the end-to-end campaign process, including planning, booking, optimisation, tracking and post-campaign reporting.
• Ensure campaigns are delivered on time, within budget and in line with agreed KPIs and objectives.
• Client Management Build strong working relationships with mid-level client stakeholders, becoming a trusted day-to-day contact for campaign queries and updates.
• Act as a liaison between clients, media owners, agency village, and internal specialists to ensure seamless campaign delivery.
• Confidently present Tier 2 responses to briefs, post analysis campaigns, and own and present sections of quarterly business reviews to key stakeholders.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail across budgets, timelines, reporting and campaign accuracy.
• Media Planning & Trading Use industry planning and buying tools to support cross-channel planning and delivery, ensuring data-led recommendations.
• Monitor campaign performance and support optimisation to improve results across channels.
• Financial Management Support with campaign budgeting, forecasting and financial reconciliation, ensuring accurate tracking of media investment.
• Lead monthly financial reporting and client invoicing processes where required.
• Ensure all campaign activity aligns with client agreements and internal financial procedures.

A bit about you:

• Proven experience in media planning and buying across multiple channels, in particular traditional media.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail; comfortable working with numbers, forecasting, reporting, and media planning tools.
• A confident communicator with the ability to work directly with client stakeholders, presenting insights and recommendations with clarity.
• Self‑sufficient, proactive and solutions‑focused, thriving in environments where you can take full ownership of a client patch while still drawing on collaborative support when needed.

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.

If you want to belong to a one global network where opportunities are limitless – we look forward to welcoming you.

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