Planning Manager

Why PHD and who are we?

PHD is a strategic-led planning and buying media agency, a vital part of Omnicom Media Group and Australia's fastest growing media network. We continually set the benchmark by helping some of the world's largest and most influential brands Make the Leap in their media and advertising.

Built on a culture of creativity and innovation, PHD substantially invests in its people and culture to create a unique, energetic and collaborative working environment. Our purpose is to be a force for growth for our clients, our people and the broader marketing industry.

So why should you join us?

• We encourage and fully support flexible working.
• We offer career growth and continuous development through our mixed learning approach.
• PhD at PHD – our amazing internal training program.
• OMG Care: 24/7 EAP support along with dedicated wellbeing initiatives.
• Monthly employee recognition and rewards.
• Quarterly and monthly social events, summer half days & annual company offsite.
• We have a bright, open, dog-friendly office.

What's the role?

As Planning Manager, you'll manage the end-to-end planning process, creating integrated media plans across online and offline channels and working closely with the Planning Director and wider PHD teams to deliver work that pushes the boundaries of what we can achieve for our clients.

You'll be joining the team at an exciting time, working on an exciting new client win and playing an important role in helping shape the planning approach and bringing great work to life from the outset.

You'll also have the opportunity to lead and develop junior members of the planning team, build strong client relationships and work closely with PHD's Strategy, Investment and specialist teams.

What will you be doing?

• Take an active role in developing media strategy, from communications planning through to implementation.
• Create robust, integrated media plans that bring the core media idea to life across channels.
• Identify and manage creative and innovative media opportunities that build from the strategic direction.
• Identify, communicate and plan digital opportunities for your client.
• Manage implementation planning through to handover with the Investment team for execution.
• Ensure media goals and strategies are delivered effectively and within budget.
• Build strong relationships with clients and media partners.
• Work closely with PHD's Strategy and specialist teams to turn insights and ideas into impactful media plans.
• Lead and develop junior members of the planning team, sharing your knowledge and helping them grow.
• Bring a strong understanding of the evolving media landscape across both online and offline channels.

Who are you?

• You have proven experience in a media planning role within a media agency.
• You have a strong understanding of the end-to-end planning process, from communications planning through to implementation.
• You can confidently plan campaigns across channels and understand how digital fits within the broader media mix.
• You have a track record of producing high-quality, insight-led media plans.
• You're comfortable managing multiple priorities and know how to keep things moving in a fast-paced agency environment.
• You're a confident communicator who can build strong relationships with clients, media partners and internal teams.
• You enjoy supporting and developing junior team members.
• You're curious, collaborative and solutions-focused, with a genuine desire to produce great work.

Sound like a role for you? Apply today!

We are a committed Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and are dedicated to ensuring that all employees, and prospective employees, can work in an environment that is free from any form of employment discrimination based on race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, physical or mental impairment/disability or any other status. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.