Senior Campaign Strategist

Salary: Fast-Paced / Broadcast Media / InnovationNOVA Entertainment is Australia's fastest growing audio entertainment business, creating experiences loved and shared by live and on-demand audiences. NOVA Entertainment owns and operates the Nova Network, the most listened to metro network in Australia, which includes Nova 96.9 Sydney, Nova 100 Melbourne, Nova 106.9 Brisbane, Nova 919 Adelaide and Nova 93.7 Perth, in addition to Australia's premium intimate live music brand, Nova's Red Room.NOVA Entertainment also owns and operates Australia's feel-good station, Smooth FM in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, the talk station FIVE AA in Adelaide, Star 104.5 on the NSW Central Coast and the DAB+ stations - Smooth Relax, Smooth 80s, Smooth Vintage, Nova Throwbacks, Nova 90s, Nova Nation, and Coles Radio, as well as Nova Podcasts, home to a hand-picked line-up of influential voices, in conversation with hard-to-reach Australian audiences.Our values are integral to how we are. We believe in creating and working in an environment that supports Unwavering Unity, Relentless Curiosity and Radical Empathy.THE ROLE:As a Senior Campaign Strategist, you will be responsible for leading and developing innovative campaign pitches that expertly meet client objectives in combination with driving audience engagement. This role sits within CREATE's Campaign Strategy team, a primarily revenue generating function that at its core takes a client's brief and develops a strategy and solution to deliver on the client's business goals. You will be both a creative and strategic thinker, with a deep understanding of the media landscape and a proven track record in delivering successful campaigns. Core to the role is the ability to autonomously lead strategic responses to briefs and support more junior team members on briefs where required. Every day, you will balance both the commercial and content priorities of our business, finding the perfect mix to deliver amazing campaigns and business results.What you will be doing and what skills you may have:Core to this role is the ability to autonomously lead client campaigns from point of brief to point of implementation handover.In summary:Effectively interpret briefs to design compelling client solutionsDictate the path from brief to pitch, effectively managing time and stakeholdersAssess commercial viability of campaign requirements based on budgetCollaborate with every area of the business, across all assets, mobilising product specialists to build multi-platform brand campaigns, ensuring campaign viabilityDevelop strategically sound, compelling PowerPoint pitches, for client presentationEnsure campaign feasibility across costings, lead times and technical requirementsStay abreast of industry trends, innovation and technologies to inform solutionsPresent to clients in collaboration with sales colleaguesTo be successful in this role you will have:4+ years experience with a media publisher (preferred) but if you have this experience with a media or creative agency that will also be highly regardedAn absolute pro at PowerPointA variety of life experiences and interests from which you draw inspirationThe proven ability to influence stakeholders more senior than yourselfAn enquiring and innovative mind that sees solutions not problemsAbility to work autonomously and lead a brief from start to finish if requiredTo support & reward your success in this role we will offer the successful candidate:A high-performance culture where you will work amongst a team that prides itself on being engaged, dynamic and able to leap over any obstacle put before itExclusive early bird access to the biggest events & concerts across AustraliaAccess to health and wellbeing initiatives (Nova's Life+ & Employee Assistance Program, mental health training programs)Amazing employee benefits from a huge variety of partners nationally (we don't want to boast, but it is a lot)Frequent staff lunches & survey celebrations (2025 is already shaping up to be a BIG year with some BIG wins)ABOUT NOVA:NOVA Entertainment is Australia's fastest growing audio entertainment business, creating experiences loved and shared by live and on-demand audiences. NOVA Entertainment owns and operates the Nova Network, the most listened to metro network in Australia, which includes Nova 96.9 Sydney, Nova 100 Melbourne, Nova 106.9 Brisbane, Nova 919 Adelaide and Nova 93.7 Perth, in addition to Australia's premium intimate live music brand, Nova's Red Room.NOVA Entertainment also owns and operates Australia's feel-good station, Smooth FM in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, the talk station FIVE AA in Adelaide, Star 104.5 on the NSW Central Coast and the DAB+ stations - Smooth Relax, Smooth 80s, Smooth Vintage, Nova Throwbacks, Nova 90s, Nova Nation, and Coles Radio, as well as Nova Podcasts, home to a hand-picked line-up of influential voices, in conversation with hard-to-reach Australian audiences.Our values are integral to how we are. We believe in creating and working in an environment that supports Unwavering Unity, Relentless Curiosity and Radical Empathy.THE ROLE:As a Senior Campaign Strategist, you will be responsible for leading and developing innovative campaign pitches that expertly meet client objectives in combination with driving audience engagement. This role sits within CREATE's Campaign Strategy team, a primarily revenue generating function that at its core takes a client's brief and develops a strategy and solution to deliver on the client's business goals. You will be both a creative and strategic thinker, with a deep understanding of the media landscape and a proven track record in delivering successful campaigns. Core to the role is the ability to autonomously lead strategic responses to briefs and support more junior team members on briefs where required. Every day, you will balance both the commercial and content priorities of our business, finding the perfect mix to deliver amazing campaigns and business results.What you will be doing and what skills you may have:Core to this role is the ability to autonomously lead client campaigns from point of brief to point of implementation handover.In summary:Effectively interpret briefs to design compelling client solutionsDictate the path from brief to pitch, effectively managing time and stakeholdersFacilitate and participate in brainstorms to generate unique ideasCreate campaign grounded in audience insightAssess commercial viability of campaign requirements based on budgetCollaborate with every area of the business, across all assets, mobilising product specialists to build multi-platform brand campaigns, ensuring campaign viabilityDevelop strategically sound, compelling PowerPoint pitches, for client presentationEnsure campaign feasibility across costings, lead times and technical requirementsStay abreast of industry trends, innovation and technologies to inform solutionsPresent to clients in collaboration with sales colleaguesTo be successful in this role you will have:4+ years experience with a media publisher (preferred) but if you have this experience with a media or creative agency that will also be highly regardedAn absolute pro at PowerPointA variety of life experiences and interests from which you draw inspirationThe proven ability to influence stakeholders more senior than yourselfThe knack of being able to have foresight at the beginning of a brief to see the operational approach requiredAn enquiring and innovative mind that sees solutions not problemsAbility to work autonomously and lead a brief from start to finish if requiredTo support & reward your success in this role we will offer the successful candidate:A high-performance culture where you will work amongst a team that prides itself on being engaged, dynamic and able to leap over any obstacle put before itExclusive early bird access to the biggest events & concerts across AustraliaAdditional leave days: Anniversary & Loyalty leave, Give Back Leave, Mental Wellbeing daysAccess to Learning and Development programs & internal opportunitiesAccess to health and wellbeing initiatives (Nova's Life+ & Employee Assistance Program, mental health training programs)Amazing employee benefits from a huge variety of partners nationally (we don't want to boast, but it is a lot)Frequent staff lunches & survey celebrations (2025 is already shaping up to be a BIG year with some BIG wins)This is a full-time, on-site position located in our Pyrmont studios. Our CREATE Teams are dynamic, engaged and highly collaborative, and being on-site will ensure your personal and professional career development. Depending on the needs of the business we welcome the opportunity to explore flexible work options where appropriate.NOVA Entertainment Diversity & Inclusion Commitment:The Aim:Promote a diverse workforce that invites people of all backgrounds to work and grow with us in their own unique way.How we do it:Providing a work environment that embraces and values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - we have an active and ACRA Award-Winning D&I Committee that is passionate about ensuring NOVA Entertainment supports and welcomes people from all abilities and all walks of life. This extends to our community work and sustainable charity initiatives.Supporting candidates that may have diverse needs by providing reasonable adjustments ensuring each candidate can put their best efforts into their application.By being allies of the LGBTIQA+ community and members of the Welcome Here initiativeBest utilising our membership and guidance of the Diversity Council of Australia@welcomehereproject #FollowTheRainbow #ACONWelcomeHereWhat's next?PLEASE ATTACH YOUR RESUME AND A COVER LETTER STATING WHY YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS OPPORTUNITYSuccessful applicants will be contacted within 5-10 working days.Our interview process will involve a telephone interview initially followed by up to 2 face-to-face interviews that may involve a panel and a prepared presentationPolice Checks may be required.Please reach out during the application process if you think you may require any considerations for the recruitment process.Respectfully, No Agencies
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