Senior Digital Media Strategy Lead

Media AOR (MS Only); Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Monks in Sydney seeks a Senior Media Lead to oversee a high-value client portfolio, coordinating with Strategy, Sales, and Operations to drive growth and performance. You will own the executive partnership strategy, manage top-tier stakeholders, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver scalable actions.

A background in marketing/advertising and 6+ years in portfolio leadership is essential. You will guide budgeting, AI adoption, and thought leadership to strengthen client outcomes and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in marketing, business, communications, or related fields.
• 6+ years in roles within media, marketing, or advertising organizations, with robust experience managing client portfolios and strategic initiatives.
• Proven success in developing and executing integrated media strategies and leading organizational change.
• Strong ability to build and maintain C-level relationships and influence decision-makers.
• Extensive experience in resource planning, project delivery, profitability analysis, and process standardization.
• Deep knowledge of media landscape, emerging channels, digital platforms, and industry innovations.
• Skilled in coaching, mentoring, and creating a high-performance culture.
• Excellent at delivering strategic presentations and stakeholder communications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee large, complex client accounts’ strategic planning, growth initiatives, and delivery.
• Lead formulation and execution of the AUNZ media strategy across teams.
• Build a cohesive, inclusive, and motivated team environment and mentor staff.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, and operational efficiencies.
• Manage resourcing, delivery, and financial management via AI adoption and usage.
• Maintain awareness of media products, industry trends, and competitive landscape.
• Foster relationships across departments to align efforts for optimal client outcomes.
• Share market insights to inform strategic planning and client engagements.
• Demonstrate advanced decision-making and proactive problem-solving to sustain high performance.

Skills

Media strategy

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Resource planning

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in marketing, business, communications

Job description

Monks in Sydney seeks a Senior Media Lead to oversee a high-value client portfolio, coordinating with Strategy, Sales, and Operations to drive growth and performance. You will own the executive partnership strategy, manage top-tier stakeholders, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver scalable actions.

A background in marketing/advertising and 6+ years in portfolio leadership is essential. You will guide budgeting, AI adoption, and thought leadership to strengthen client outcomes and