FCB Aotearoa Looking for Media Account Manager at Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

Us : FCB Media

Uniquely, FCB Media are part of a fully integrated advertising agency, this gives us the distinct advantage over our competitors. We manage the strategy, planning and buying of media for our Client portfolio’s which include many of Aotearoa’s most iconic brands. We boast the best brains in the business in all departments including creative, data & tech, social, search, programmatic and digital. This enables us to collaborate to provide award winning, effective media solutions and strategy for our clients. It’s an exciting space to be working in and we love it.

Our people : FCB Media whānau

Our media team is one of the most experienced and respected in the industry. We’re proud to be a diverse and creative bunch. We come from all walks of life, from all around the globe and all around Aotearoa. We’re not only famous for our work and our awards, we are equally proud of our people focussed culture & our supportive working environment. We live and breathe our company values which is evident in our approach to everything we do -Never Finished, Be Generous and Brave Together The culture that we foster inspires passion, collaboration and fierce loyalty. This shows in our results and wider industry recognition.

This role : Media Account Manager

The Account Manager role is responsible for the development of media recommendations and plans consistent with the advertising and marketing strategies.

On approval of these plans the Account Manager then implements, monitors execution, conducts post analysis and makes recommendations based on campaign learnings.

This is a hybrid role, although no digi experience is mandated – this is something we will develop over time with you. You will utilise your strong media knowledge, creative thinking and factual analysis to develop, manage and implement optimum media planning and buying. You will play a key role in presenting and selling the media plans and strategy to the client, you will then manage the implementation process, ensuring the team and associated disciplines deliver executional excellence and insightful post analysis. You will be working with a dedicated team on your portfolio of accounts including GBD, AD, SAM & Account Executive.

What You’ll Need To Bring To The Team

• Flexibility, adaptability and the ability to learn quickly in constantly evolving media landscape, while delivering quality work by deadlines
• Thorough and proven experience at an intermediate level with a minimum of 2-3 years of Media agency experience
• Strong analytical skill & numerical reasoning skills, proven ability to problem solve
• Excellent client management and presentation skills
• Confidence and competence in decision-making
• Strong desire to achieve excellent results with energy and enthusiasm
• Ability to handle pressure, demands of clients, deadlines, and a busy environment
• Ability to work autonomously to compile media recommendations
• Strong organisational skills to see that all day-to-day tasks are managed with ease
• Experience with Pegasus, Nielsen AQX/Ad Intel and Roy Morgan Asteroid will be advantageous

FCBeing : Benefits

We recognise and reward our whānau. FCB provide ongoing development opportunities and pathways for your career.

We have a dedicated wellness committee and flexible working environment. You will receive an annual wellness benefit and have opportunities to join group fitness sessions.

We love a good social opportunity and have an on-site bar and café area, plus our enormous sunny outdoor courtyard which hosts everything from brunches, lunches, Friday night gatherings and agency bbq’s. Enjoy table tennis, pool table, foosball, and basketball on our half-court.

We’re real people and we’re nice people, and part of being nice is giving back, that’s why you’ll receive a paid day off to do volunteer work within the community at a charity of your choice.

You’ll be gifted your birthday off and an extra paid day off at Christmas time, that’s 2 bonus days per year.

You’ll have access to our FCB Freeparking for our secure carpark, and discounted rates for gym membership, health and life insurance.

We are a dog friendly environment and welcome furry friends amongst us. Ask us about FCBU time, we value you. You will be mentored, nurtured, developed and valued, and it will show in the best in class work that you produce as part of the Cult FCB whānau.

FCB are advocates for a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture for all team members. It is important to us that every team member enjoys a supportive environment where they can bring their whole selves each day.

Sound exciting? It is. Apply with your CV and a brief cover letter, answering our screening questions. We’d love to meet you.