MBM is one of NZ’s most recognised multi-disciplinary media agencies, working with many of New Zealand’s best-known brands. 

We work with our clients to provide market-leading integrated media communication solutions.  While we have the broad capability, we believe data and insight is the key to unlocking unfair advantage for our clients. 

Things are different at MBM.  We care deeply about creating insights, connections and experiences that move the dial for our clients.  We don’t just pump out media plans, we problem-solve with creative, communications-led thinking to solve our client’s business challenges.

Our Wellington office is in huge growth having won some of NZ’s most prestigious and creatively driven media accounts and we are on the hunt for smart, curious and passionate people to join our team and help deliver strong, demonstrable outcomes for our clients. 

The Role

Lead the daily planning and management of client communication requirements, working closely with the Business Manager or Business Director to successfully run a group of clients.  

What you will be doing

STRATEGIC AND CHANNEL PLANNING PROCESS:

• Develop strategic channel planning capability to contribute to and, where relevant, lead the planning process as directed by Managers.
• Take the strategy and turn into a deployable Implementation recommendation and schedule with a key emphasis on the measurement of relevant outcome-centric KPIs.

IMPLEMENTATION AND MEDIA BUYING:

• Take responsibility for ensuring campaigns are executed to plan including management and oversight of sub-briefing to enable considered contributions from other specialists to execute the strategy.

ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT:

• Work alongside your managers to deliver impeccable account servicing.
• Demonstrate to clients that we are not only a supplier but a valued Business partner.
• Invest time and energy in understanding your client’s industries and be able to contribute valuably at the table, with client, media partners and internally.

REPORTING AND INSIGHTS:

• Maintain an in-depth understanding of research tools and media platform opportunities as they develop and evolve.
• Reporting - conceive, challenge and nuance reports to produce accurate insightful reporting for clients in language they can understand, carrying learnings into future practice. Ensure they are usable and valuable to clients.

TEAM MANAGEMENT:

• Work closely alongside specialist services workstreams to lead and help shape their contributions to ensure they deliver insight-led, strategically sound work.
• Ensure appropriate team processes are in place to support effective campaign implementation, management and delivery. Recommend new ways where you spot opportunities to adapt processes.

COMMUNICATIONS AND PRESENTATION:

• Deliver kick arse presentations and decks that capture our clients attention and exceed their expectations.
• Present media strategies and plans to clients in a compelling way that gives the client confidence in the recommendation.

MARKET KNOWLEDGE AND FINANCIAL ACUMEN:

• Hold great relationships with key media contacts. Understand their business,products and the challenges they face.
• Keep abreast of the NZ media landscape and macro and micro trends affecting the way we approach communications.
• Financial acumen - costs accurately assessed and invoiced via Pegasus.

About you

• A team player who enjoys working with others to deliver an impeccable experience for our clients
• A can-do problem-solving attitude
• A spirit of curiosity. Be prepared to take risks to try new ways of doing things that may better both the work we do and they way we work.
• Intuitive self-starter who looks for ways to add value
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously
• Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical skills
• Leans into growth - takes the initiative to give things a crack even if they feel beyond current capability.
• Identifies gaps /opportunities for clients or internally. Presents these proactively - initiates the approach.
• A desire to contribute more broadly to the agency outside of just client portfolio. Eg. Culture initiatives and new business pitches.

Our offer to you

• Work with the best of the best in strategic leadership, digital nous, and analytics capability
• A fun and rewarding team culture where collaboration is key
• All the benefits of being part of a global network with a Whole-self program, Learning & Development opportunities, flexible working, and an industry-leading parental leave policy
• Confidential 24 hour support via our employee assistance programme
• Day off for your birthday.

We are diverse though our experience, people and the clients we look after - and we celebrate that diversity. Our people hold us accountable to our beliefs and via regular surveys and our grass roots D&I team, The Collective, and internal next generation board, Firestarters, we hold regular events and work continually towards generating ideas, initiatives and educating our people to ensure we are a diverse and inclusive agency.

As part of our dedication to create an inclusive and diverse workforce, Spark Foundry is committed to equal access to opportunity for people without regard to race, age, sex, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for employees with disabilities and for candidates in our application process. If you need assistance or adjustment due to a disability, please contact us.