PLANNING MANAGER - MEDIA We are Aotearoa's leading independent media, data and technology agency and we are on the hunt for our next planning superstar. About Together Together are Aotearoa's leading independent media, data and technology agency. We're not a traditional media agency, and we don't want to be. We were built for the next era of media, one defined by audience-based media planning across all channels, data enabled decision making and breakthrough creativity. We love delivering award winning work by combining some of the best brains in the industry across strategy, data science, programmatic and technology. We have been consistently the most awarded independent media agency in Aotearoa over the last 4 years and were both Media Agency of the Year and IAB Digital Agency of the Year in 2022. Team Together We're a young, ambitious and diverse team united by a desire to do great work. Our strong senior team and relatively flat structure means our people learn directly from some of the best brains in the industry. We support our people personally and professionally so they can do the best work of their careers at Together; whether that's cultural events, sporting teams or personal coaching we want Together to be a place of personal and professional growth. Our team have a unique opportunity to build the agency they want to work for; both our values and market-leading benefits were developed by our team, for our team. The role The Planning Manager is responsible for outstanding client delivery, ensuring watertight and error-free execution of media strategies. The role includes developing media implementation recommendations across all channels including digital, by working with a range of data sources including industry research and Together proprietary planning tools. You will manage communication with clients and see the operational delivery through forums such as WIPs and in some cases be the primary client contact for the agency. What you'll need to bring to Team Together: Degree in relevant subject from recognisable institution Proven 2-4 years industry experience and a desire to keep learning & adapting Microsoft suite skills Competence in Nielsen suite & Pegasus Client & stakeholder relationship skills Natural passion, engagement and inquisitiveness about the media industry What Together offers you: Flexible working environment Personalised development plans to encourage you to grow and fast track your career Opportunity to work with industry leaders Active Health and Wellbeing grant Values based culture A supportive team, who are invested in each other succeeding Your birthday off work Paid sabbatical First Home & First EV grants We are an equal opportunity employer. Please note that you can apply directly and confidently through this job listing to us or by reaching out to: #J-18808-Ljbffr