Senior Media Director — Client Growth & Strategy

PHD; Auckland; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agency culture

Global tools access

Learning & development

Collaborative workplace

Prestigious clients

Job summary

PHD is seeking a senior media leader to manage key client relationships and oversee planning and investment teams in Auckland. You will shape client success through strong media fundamentals, strategic planning, and a collaborative, hands-on leadership style.

This role targets those looking to advance from director or associate director into a broader leadership position. You will drive integrated planning, nurture senior client partnerships, and elevate revenue, profitability and forecast

Qualifications

• 6+ years' media planning and buying experience in an agency setting.
• Proven success leading senior client relationships and growing partnerships.
• Strong commercial acumen with revenue, profitability, and forecasting experience.
• Exceptional leadership with a passion for coaching and developing talent.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with clients and agency partners.
• Lead integrated media planning and communications strategy.
• Collaborate with investment specialists to deliver market-leading outcomes.
• Bring teams together around a common goal and foster a one-team culture.
• Balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution when required.
• Champion brilliant execution and high standards across every piece of work.

Skills

Media planning

Account leadership

Commercial acumen

Leadership coaching

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder influence

Tertiary qualification

Education

Tertiary qualification or equivalent

Job description

PHD is seeking a senior media leader to manage key client relationships and oversee planning and investment teams in Auckland. You will shape client success through strong media fundamentals, strategic planning, and a collaborative, hands-on leadership style.

This role targets those looking to advance from director or associate director into a broader leadership position. You will drive integrated planning, nurture senior client partnerships, and elevate revenue, profitability and forecast