Senior Client Executive (Media)

Dentsu Media; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsu in Sydney is seeking a Senior Client Executive to support day-to-day client relationships and oversee delivery of media campaigns across Linear TV, Outdoor, Audio and Radio with a Client Manager overseeing.

You will develop insights, translate briefs into media strategies, manage budgets, timelines and reporting while collaborating with internal teams to ensure on-time, on-brand delivery that meets KPIs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Campaign Planning & Delivery: Develop and execute integrated media campaigns across Linear TV, Outdoor, Audio and Radio.
• Client Management: Build relationships with mid-level client stakeholders and liaise with internal teams for seamless delivery.
• Media Planning & Trading: Use planning and buying tools to support cross-channel planning and data-led recommendations.

Skills

Media planning and buying

Client relationship management

Analytical skills

Tools

Media planning tools

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 Executivewith our awesome team inSydney.

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.

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.