Job Summary
Job DescriptionWe're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We're all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network.
This includes making Telstra the place you want to work. For you, that means a having career that grows with you and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritises wellbeing and choice.
What We Offer
Performance-related payAccess to thousands of learning programs so you can level-upGlobal presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business.Purchased annual leave schemeAdditional Telstra day offAdditional 30% off Telstra products and servicesToolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for)Focus of the role
As a Senior Media Specialist, this role will focus on media strategy, planning, and execution for a range of products within Consumer, Business and Enterprise segments. We are looking for a strategic integrated lead with ATL experience and strong digital skills who can translate business objectives into insights-driven media briefs and measurable outcomes/marketing campaigns.
About the role
The Senior Media Specialist is an essential contributor to Telstra’s goal of becoming a world-class marketing organization.
Collaborating closely with the internal media team, marketing, external media agency and wider Telstra internal teams, you will be responsible for the Media Strategy, Planning and execution across a range of products and segments. Focused on translating business objectives into marketing strategies and campaigns, build and maintain strong patnerships internally and externally, strong finanical acumen and strong knowlegde of media landscape and digital platforms. Drive competitive advantage for Telstra in marketing and measuring effectivess for all channels to achieve our NPS and ROMI (Marketing Investment).
As a Senior Media Specialist, you are passionate about bringing great ideas to life and connecting with your audience. You thrive in a creative and agile team environment and enjoy working closely with creative teams to deliver forward thinking campaigns across all media channels, that engage and inspire audiences across the board. In this role, you lead the planning, execution, optimisation and reporting of Telstra’s paid media activity across all major channels. This role is central to driving brand visibility, customer acquisition and campaign performance in a fast-paced marketing environment.
As a Senior Media Specialist, you leverage extensive experience across multi-media channels and customer segments, and a passion for people to deliver against the following responsibilities:
Translate group strategy into clear and actionable strategic roadmaps, priorities and objectives, and support the team to deliver on shared goals and success measures in line with strategic prioritiesBe accountable for the design, curation and delivery of multiple large-scale and/or strategic media initiatives and projects, overseeing the coordination and execution of content and ensuring outputs are delivered to time, budget and quality standardsAnalyse campaign results, identify insights and optimise based on data-driven recommendationsContribute to annual, quarterly and campaign-based media planning across a large media portfolio including traditional and digital channelsProvide media expertise during creative development to ensure assets are channel-fit, supporting internal stakeholders with media guidance, recommendations and best practicePromote quality and consistency of Media and Creative standards, ensuring the team adopts enterprise-wide requirements and best-practice tools, processes and methodologiesModel a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement by continuing to develop your own knowledge of consumer trends and multi-media consumption preferences, and bringing the latest thinking to your role, transferring knowledge of new and emerging methodologies and approaches to your team to inform their workProvide guidance and direction when sought out by the team to assess and resolve problems, risks or issues; applying your domain knowledge, analytical thinking, and lessons learned to address them in an effective and timely mannerLeverage advanced communication and influencing skills to authentically engage and establish relationships with internal and external stakeholders, driving integration with creative teams and content partners to effectively manage media assets and content pipelineLead project planning and delivery activities, to ensure media projects are scoped and resourced properly, and help remove barriers impacting the team’s successful completion of delivery goalsProvide input into financial budgeting forecasts and contribute to growth initiativesUphold accountability for media quality, measurement and brand safetyIdentify new media opportunities, trends and technologies to ensure Telstra stays ahead of the marketAbout you
To be successful in the role, you must have:
Essential
Strong analytical skills with deep expertise in media channelsProactive and collaborative approach to working with internal teams and external partnersPassionate about marketing effectiveness and measuring impactAbility to contextualise data and generate actionable insightsCreative acumen in developing innovative strategies and solutionsSkilled in coordinating and executing media plans, promotions, and campaigns seamlesslyDistinguished by a balance of creativity, analytical thinking, and effective executionTranslates business objectives into effective marketing strategies and campaigns.Builds and maintains strong partnerships with both internal teams and external partners.Demonstrates strong financial acumen and in-depth knowledge of the media landscape and digital platforms.If you are looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!
As part of your application with Telstra, you may receive communications from us on +61 440 135 548 (for job applications in Australia) and +1 (623) 400-7726 (for job applications in the Philippines and India).
When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and disabilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive.
As part of the hiring process, all identified candidates will undergo a background check, and the results will play a role in the final decision regarding your application.
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