Description

EssenceMediacom is GroupM’s newest and largest agency.

Our promise is to deliver breakthrough thinking for brands and our people. This means reinventing how brands interact with customers to take advantage of the opportunities of the new communications economy. In doing so, building a breakthrough culture and career opportunities for our people. We have an enviable client roster of local and global business which includes adidas, AirBnB, Bayer, CBA, Dell, Google, Mars, NBCUniversal, nib, PlayStation, The Coca-Cola Company, and Uber, and will be responsible for more than $1bn in Australian media billings.

About the role:

In 2021 just over 7 million people in Australia were born overseas representing 27.6% of the population. Our Indigenous communities in Australia share a rich history spanning 60,000 one of the oldest civilisations, now representing 3.8% of the total Australia population. Today Australia is defined by its Aboriginal heritage and multitude of vibrant cultures, traditions, beliefs, and experiences. Embracing brand inclusivity is integral.

In this role you will work across some of the largest local and global brands, to plan cross channel campaigns with careful consideration to diverse audiences. You will be a champion of inclusivity. You will understand that brands who are able to connect with audiences on a deeper level are able to break stereotypes, and cliches creating a genuine connection with audiences.

A crucial part of this role is your ability to plan for diverse audiences. It is imperative to understand how our own biases, experiences and values shape our perception. We are looking for someone who is truly passionate about highlighting under or misrepresented groups in the execution of marketing strategies, and able to navigate the complexities that come with this.

What will make you stand out

• With support of the Chief Strategy, Planning and Product Officers, build out our Inclusive planning product and champion it within the business.
• Design, research, develop, recommend planning solutions for media campaigns that target and connect with diverse audiences.
• Work closely with our dedicated planning team in the execution of diverse audience campaigns
• Able to review current practices and policies at EssenceMediacom, to assess the extent to which they support or hinder our client’s ability to connect with diverse audiences.
• Be aware of the cultural sensitivities around under or mispresented groups specifically within Australia, in relation to CALD and Indigenous communities.
• Have existing relationships and act as company liaison with external groups within diverse communities.
• Maintains knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.
• Expert in this speciality craft with the ability to act as the main point of contact to consult with EM’s internal client, planning and strategy teams across client briefs.
• Provide thought leadership in the diverse space within the business and media industry
• Positively contribute to creative workshops in the creation and execution of campaigns.
• Present clear recommendations to clients based on in depth research utilising media research tools.
• Provide regular reporting on audience data, audience behaviours, and marketing campaign performance.

More about you

• A passionate advocate who can inspire internal stakeholders and clients to take action on inclusive planning.
• Gregarious self-starter who delivers creative solutions
• An active listener, with high level of emotional intelligence to be able to navigate internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Organised, with a passion for the implementation of diverse media executions.
• Knowledge of the media industry highly regard (do you mean the media agency and industry? Guessing you’d want them to know about diverse media?).
• Solutions orientated, with a deep understanding of a continuously changing landscape.
• Be authentic in your craft, and have a genuine awareness for the need to execute media solutions supported by valid market research

What we can offer you

• Our ‘Strive’ flexible working policy.
• Learning and Development Academy.
• WPP Global Employee Discounts.
• Reconnect Program (work in our offices overseas).
• Industry leading parental leave.
• Birthday leave, Summer days, Culture initiatives across the year.
• DE&I program.