Implementation & Activation Executive

At Wavemaker, we believe there always is a better way to grow. By Positively Provoking Growth for our clients, our people, and our partners, we shape decisions and experiences through media, content, and technology. We are part of GroupM and WPP; the largest media buying alliance and marketing communications group ranked #1 in the world. In Australia and New Zealand, we have over 250 people working across six offices: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, and Auckland.

Winner of Agency of the Year 2023, Wavemaker empowers our people to bring 100% of themselves 100% of the time. Our culture of Positive Provocation unites us and makes us stronger as individuals and collectively. We push boundaries through positive provocation and delivering impactful results for our clients.

About the role

The role of the Implementation & Activation team within Wavemaker is to deliver the highest excellence in Implementation Planning and Buying, spanning both offline and online media types, powered by data, technology, and automation, ensuring client campaigns are executed and amplified in an effective, efficient, and future-facing way. The scope of Implementation & Activation incorporates traditional media (TV, Cinema, Out of Home, Radio, Print, Digital Video, and Display) and the online evolution of traditional media (Addressable TV, Programmatic OOH, Music Streaming, and Podcasting).

The role of Executive within the Implementation & Activation team is to implement approved client media plans, ensuring that there is efficiency and rigor in the process.

Skills & Experience

1. Passion for Implementation Planning and Buying
2. Well developed, up to date, media landscape knowledge (confidently able to articulate current consumer insights)
3. Media buying experience
4. Problem-solving mentality
5. Results Driven. Passionate about delivering business results for clients, with the ability to identify and clearly articulate what’s working and why.

What success looks like:

The easiest and simplest way to see if you have done a great job is when:

In 3 months:

1. Established collaborative relationships with all key stakeholders and internal reports.
2. A strong understanding of and can clearly articulate the agency and group proposition, core Implementation & Activation processes, and our way of working.
3. Immersed yourself in the team with an understanding of the status of all active and upcoming campaigns.

In 6 months:

1. Demonstrated your ability to deliver on all aspects of the role in an efficient, effective, and proactive way.
2. Owning the Implementation & Activation processes for specific allocated clients/campaigns from end to end, ensuring that your manager and wider team are regularly updated on the performance of each campaign demonstrating excellent attention to detail.
3. Strengthened your key stakeholder relationships to deliver great teamwork consistently.

In 12 months:

1. Taking on greater ownership for campaigns and clients – responsibility and volume.
2. Building strong relationships with publishers, representing the Wavemaker team appropriately and ensuring that campaigns are delivered to the highest quality.

Working at Wavemaker

Flexible work environment

Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents and carers throughout their parenting and caring journey.

Discounts and corporate benefits

Continuous training and development opportunities

Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria. Here, we strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested: we'd love to know how you can positively impact our team with your experience!

We believe that diversity is vital and positively influences the environment in which we operate. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that is free of discrimination, harassment, or bullying. Race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status have no bearing on our hiring decisions, we encourage all applicants.

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