Senior Client Executive (Media)

dentsuaegis; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsu is hiring a Senior Client Executive in Sydney to support day-to-day client relationships and oversee delivery of media campaigns across traditional channels with guidance from a Client Manager and team. You will work on campaigns spanning Linear TV, Outdoor, Audio, and more, ensuring campaigns are on time and within budget.

The role emphasizes strong communication with mid-level client stakeholders, data-led recommendations, and ownership of the client patch while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Proven experience in media planning and buying across multiple channels, especially traditional media.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail, forecasting, reporting and planning tools.
• Confident communicator with stakeholders, presenting insights and recommendations clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of integrated media campaigns across Linear TV, Outdoor, Audio and Radio.
• Translate client briefs into media strategies, planning and investment recommendations to deliver best-in-class solutions.
• Manage end-to-end campaign process: planning, booking, optimisation, tracking and post-campaign reporting.
• Maintain accuracy in budgets, timelines, and campaign performance aligned with KPIs.

Skills

Media planning & buying

Analytical skills

Client communication

Ownership mindset

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.

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.

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Location:

Sydney

Brand:

Dentsu Media

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent