Job Description THE PURPOSE OF THIS ROLEThe Planner Buyer is providing support the daily planning and management of clients' communication requirements, working closely with the Business Manager or Business Director to successfully run a group of clients.WHAT KEY RESPONSIBILITES DOES THIS ROLE HAVE?
Contribute to the development of insights derived from research and data, to aid strategic development and other requirements across the planning processUsing strong knowledge of media channels, identify smart, innovative media execution opportunities.Seek out creative media opportunities and look for new and inspiring ideasTake 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 strategyTake responsibility for developing deeper technical media planning capability.Work alongside your managers to deliver impeccable account servicingGrow relationships with creative agency partners to ensure media thinking is applied to creative thinkingMaintain an in-depth understanding of research tools and media platform opportunities as they develop and evolve.WHAT BEHAVIOURS DOES OUR DREAM JUNIOR PLANNER BUYER HAVE?A team player who enjoys working with others to deliver an impeccable experience for our clientsA can-do problem-solving attitudeA 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 workIntuitive self-starter who looks for ways to add valueAbility to manage multiple deadlines and projects simultaneouslyExcellent attention to detail and strong numerical skillsLeans into growth - takes the initiative to give things a crack even if they feel beyond current capabilityIdentifies gaps /opportunities for clients or internally.
Presents these proactively - initiates the approachA desire to contribute more broadly to the agency outside of just the client portfolio.
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Culture initiatives and new business pitches.KEY REQUIREMENTS1-2 years industry experience.Expert understanding and working knowledge of New Zealand media landscapeExperience with research tools include Nielsen CMI, Adquest, GWI (Pace Panel), and online ratings and other tools such as, but not limited to Google Trends, WARC and Marcel.WHAT DOES LIFE AT SPARK FOUNDRY LOOK LIKE?We offer progressive flexible working options to everyone at all levels – It's not a policy.
It's behaviour led and reinforced through our values.
Mental health and wellbeing is something we take seriously– It's championed by our own people internally and is a regular conversation.
We have a lot of fun – Even in this virtual world, we are constantly looking at reinventing how we connect with each other.
