As the Human Experience Company, Starcom harnesses the power of media to bridge the tension between what people want and brands need.

We believe the alchemy of people and technology create experiences people love and actions brands need. Our people are empowered by technology and they use it to reinvent, navigating brand offerings in the way they want. They are carving their own desire lines through traditional consumer categories.

What we can offer you:

• An inclusive and fun workplace where the alchemy of people and technology creates experiences people love and actions brands needs.
• The opportunity to experience another world, learn a skill or do something you are passionate about outside of media through our annual Human Experience Day.
• Flexible working – the ability to mould the way you want to work to fit your lifestyle.
• A constantly evolving and personalised Learning and Development programme tailored to the training you need to drive your career development.
• Local and Global Mobility – transferring to any agency within Publicis Groupe in Australia and internationally.
• An onboarding program that commences from the point of you accepting our offer and shares everything that you need to know about Starcom and sets you up to achieve success throughout your first 6 months.
• Progressive parental leave initiatives.
• Wellbeing initiatives that support your ‘Wholeself’ – mental health initiatives which include a Publicis wide shut down in October each year to mark World Mental Health Day. We also have massages, flu shots, free breakfast and fruit and access to our Employee Assistance Program.

About the opportunity:

Starcom is one of the world’s renowned agencies, known for best in class strategic thinking. In Australia, Starcom has pivoted to become the People Powered Growth agency which means we prioritise human experiences above all else, be that our client growth or staff wellbeing.

Reporting into the Group Business Director, your role as the Account Director is responsible for leading the relationships and delivering best in class solutions for two of Starcom’s larger clients, one a portfolio of local retailers and the other a global brand. The role is planning focussed, so the right candidate will have a strong understanding of all channels and how they can be utilised to deliver the best business outcomes for our clients. You will inspire, motivate, mentor and lead a small team of 3 people whilst working closely with

The key outputs of this role are:

• Insights fuelled strategic recommendation in collaboration with Strategy team
• 360 Connected experiences through inspirational content & connections planning
• Briefs to media which are born out of strategic direction and solicits best innovative media solutions. Assume overall responsibility for communications mix, experience design and channel allocation as well as holistic campaign learning
• Sell in & manage planning recommendations with key clients

Of course, we do require a specific skillset with strong knowledge across all media channels however, what is equally just as important is we hire someone:

• Who has a genuine passion and curiosity for media
• With an adaptive and growth mindset
• Ready to take their media knowledge to the next level

What you’re looking for:

• A supportive and collaborative culture
• Clients who are open to be challenged and working progressively
• A long term career; we have one of the best mobility programs GLOBALLY!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of media experience, ideally within an agency planning role
• Media planning experience, strong traditional media knowledge and mid-level understanding of digital

We recognise balance and difference is important in all business.  We encourage you, whatever your background, gender, religion or sexual orientation to apply.  If you need other considerations or adjustments please highlight in your application and our Recruiter will be in touch.