Overview
Reports to: Media Account Director
Position objective To contribute to AKA’s offline media strategy and sector development, and client servicing, specifically by planning, buying, running and reporting on campaigns; presenting to clients, via regular client calls and meetings. New Business
Contribute big ideas and sector expertise to pitch and tender processes including cost matrix and planning grids
Attend pitch meetings where required
Onboard new clients including auditing and client inductions/education
General Responsibilities
Planning and buying Out Of Home press and broadcast media campaigns using industry tools and agency systems/process, including managing own administrative workflow with excellent attention to detail. Previous planning experience in Out Of Home is a must.
Work with the rest of the Media planning team to provide integrated campaigns
Delivering new opportunities for our clients
Initiate and develop excellent media owner relationships
Negotiate best value and rates with media owners
Coordinate with internal and external studio/designers to create innovate campaigns
Input to post campaign reports and insights, including recommends for future campaigns
Campaign bookings and monitoring including management of copy supply, in-situ examples
and added value
Provide cover where necessary for other members of the team
Use of agency and industry standard planning tools including TGI, Touchpoints, YouGov,
Mediatel and Nielsen to structure and substantiate planning
Continuing to learn and develop – track certifications, exams and training with view to
improving AKA accreditation
To provide training and mentoring to new starters and junior team members
Personal development
To use internal resource to further knowledge and understanding of all areas of offline and online media to encourage cross pollination in planning
To act as a positive ambassador for the Media planning team and the agency both internally and externally by leading by example, and acting in a consistent, professional manner
Other Duties as Assigned
AKA is a fluid and rapidly changing organisation. This position profile reflects the general nature and level of work assigned to the role. It does not restrict management’s right to reassign duties or responsibilities at any time based on business needs if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position
Benefits
25 days holiday
‘Telus Health’ EAP scheme for you and your family. Giving you access to free independent advice on Life, Health, Family, Money and Work matters
Holiday Buy Back
Friends & Family Theatre Ticket
New Business Incentives
Recruitment Incentives
Pension Scheme
Interest Free Travel Loan
Ride to Work Scheme
Childcare Vouchers
Death in Service
Flexible/Hybrid Working
Critical Illness
Enhanced Parental Leave