Strategic Planning Manager: Integrated Media Leader

Publicis Groupe; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

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Job summary

Starcom, part of Publicis Groupe, is seeking a Planning Manager to shape integrated media strategies for a major national brand. You’ll lead client relationships, guide junior talent, and collaborate with specialists across planning, activation, investment, strategy, analytics and digital.

You’ll drive campaign thinking from brief to reporting, turning data into media solutions that solve business challenges and deliver growth. This role emphasizes leadership and strategic impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in media planning, activation and strategy.
• Ability to build client relationships and present ideas.
• Proven track record in developing integrated campaign recommendations.
• Experience across multiple media channels and disciplines.
• Strong presentation and influencing capabilities.
• Analytical mindset to solve business challenges.
• Project management with competing priorities.
• Collaborative across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Developing integrated media and communications strategies aligned to client objectives.
• Leading planning responses across brand, retail and campaign activity.
• Turning data and insights into actionable media recommendations.
• Presenting strategic recommendations and performance insights to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Managing campaign planning from briefing through implementation and reporting.
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to a positive team culture.

Skills

Media planning

Activation

Strategy

Client service

Relationship building

Campaign recommendations

Cross-channel

Presentation

Analytics

Project management

Collaboration

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Media research platforms

Job description

Starcom, part of Publicis Groupe, is seeking a Planning Manager to shape integrated media strategies for a major national brand. You’ll lead client relationships, guide junior talent, and collaborate with specialists across planning, activation, investment, strategy, analytics and digital.

You’ll drive campaign thinking from brief to reporting, turning data into media solutions that solve business challenges and deliver growth. This role emphasizes leadership and strategic impact.