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With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships - all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open - we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.\nWPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.\nFor more information, visit wppmedia.com.\nStep into a limitless leadership role at the world's most connected media company, where you'll have the ultimate platform to pioneer industry-leading work, champion creative disruption, and shape the careers of tomorrow's media stars in a highly supportive organisation!\nAbout Wavemaker: A Leading WPP Media Brand\nWavemaker, part of WPP, positively provokes growth for clients by reshaping consumer decision-making and experiences through media, content, and technology. Our name is both our mission and our method. We do our best work for brave brands and people who relish being challenged to go further and faster, together.\n\nThe Role\nLocation: Sydney\nWe have found a great balance of embracing flexible working whilst also maintaining in-office collaboration with most teams meeting in the office 3 days per week.\nStrategic Leadership: Act as a critical senior contact, steering the day-to-day operational output to deliver exceptional, future-facing omnichannel campaigns.\nClient Vision & Advisory: Partner closely with top-tier clients to drive their agenda, offering expert POVs on market trends and delivering innovative, strategic insights.\nCrafting Master Plans: Lead the construction, presentation, and negotiation of data-led media plans that beautifully blend traditional TV dominance with progressive digital channels.\nNurturing Top Talent: Empower, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team, fostering a supportive culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and genuine care.\nDriving Agency Growth: Champion product innovation, contribute to award-winning entries, and play an active role in new business pitches to build our outstanding reputation in the market.\n\nIdeal Skills and Experience\nAn inquisitive, strategic media leader with a robust offline background and a passion for mentoring, who is ready to take true ownership of massive campaigns and drive genuine innovation across the board. We’re also looking for;\nExtensive Media Mastery: An exceptional understanding of the media landscape, particularly boasting strong offline and TV buying roots, with the vision to fuel broader omnichannel growth.\nStrategic & Analytical Mindset: A results-driven approach with a brilliant knack for translating complex data and market insights into clear, actionable optimisation strategies.\nInspiring Leadership: Proven experience in managing, motivating, and developing talent, resolving challenges smoothly, and championing a collaborative team culture.\nCommercial Acumen & Negotiation: Superb negotiation skills with a history of delivering flawless financial accuracy and driving real commercial value.\nConfident Communication: Top-tier problem-solving and presentation skills, ensuring you can articulate complex media principles to internal teams, media partners, and senior clients alike.\nLife at WPP Media & Benefits\nOur passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events.\nWPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.\nWe believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.\nPlease read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide.\nWhat We Offer \nAt Wavemaker ANZ, we offer a competitive salary package, with 20 days holiday increasing with service to a maximum of 25 days, with the option to purchase extra leave of up to 4 weeks per year. We also offer a flexible working environment, paid parental leave, flexible public holidays, birthday leave and early finishes during the summer months. These are just some of the great perks you can utilise.\nBased on the south side of the bridge in Barangaroo, our office has beautiful views of Sydney Harbour and is a great space to hang out with colleagues and friends!\nWe have a culture of learning where we invest in your career growth and development through a range of learning and development opportunities. We offer a supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and collaboration and we provide mental wellness support via our Employee Assistance Program.\nOur Commitment \nWe want you to have the best opportunity to show us your skills and talents, please let us know if there is anything we can do to make the application/interview process work for you. Should you require any adjustments throughout the process, please collaborate with our hiring team who will be happy to assist. \nResearch 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. 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