Top Jobs: This week’s employment opportunities

October 29 2014, 7:48 am | BY Martin Trevaskis | No Comments

Each week Campaign Brief posts available positions within the industry (free for direct hires). Email your vacancies to martin@campaignbrief.com (please place “Employment Opportunities” in the email subject) by 5.00pm Tuesday for listing on Wednesday morning.

AGENCY SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER – THE WEST AUSTRALIAN

The West Australian is looking for an Account Manager to join their Agency sales team. As part of the Seven West Media group the position offers a great package and OTE.

The right candidate would be passionate about the Media industry and enjoy Media Agency sales, category management, and selling great ideas.

There is a great team environment and supporting structure, so you can shine.

If you want to join a diverse and passionate media group with plenty of career opportunities, emailLes.corner@wanews.com.au____________________________________________________________________________________

SevenTwenty is Perth’s specialist marketing recruitment agency focusing on Marketing, PR, Digital, Advertising and Creative roles within agencies and clients. Click here for our current vacancies.

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THE CHANCE OF A LIFETIME IN DIGITAL MEDIA – CARAT

Carat, one of Australia’s leading digital advertising and online marketing agencies, is currently looking for a passionate digital native to join our team in Perth as a Digital Executive. We’re located in superb, hi tech offices in North Perth and the team culture is the envy of the advertising and media industries.

At Carat we understand digital media and online marketing. We deliver strategies that generate measurable results and we continue to grow because we’re the best in the business. Working with the Carat digital media team puts you at the head of the game. And being part of the massive, worldwide Dentsu Aegis Network provides enormous opportunities for your personal development.

As a Digital Executive you’ll be responsible for the implementation and buying of media activity on behalf of some of Australia’s most successful clients. You’ll help to develop strategic channel plans that challenge the mundane and predictable. You’ll report to the Digital Account Manager and will be supported by a Digital Co-ordinator. The challenge is to be creative, driven and ambitious. This really is the chance of a lifetime.

Role Responsibilities:

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Australian digital media marketplace
Demonstrate experience and confidence in negotiating and buying a range of online media
Use DFA to set up, traffic, report, optimize and test bookings and creative material
Demonstrate competence in the use of Ad Relevance and Google Insights to report and provide insights into the competitive environment
Prepare reports including tracking, post campaign and competitive analysis
Compare media plans with actual execution, delivery against goals and objectives, and assist in developing standard campaign benchmarks
Evaluate media opportunities and provide recommendations to clients
Prepare planning documents for small to medium sized briefs, brief media partners and develop and maintain media schedules
Work with your Digital Manager to develop client media strategies
Work with media and production agencies to ensure the timely delivery of material
Manage budget reconciliations and address any account queries
To up-skill your Digital Coordinator to ensure his/her development

Qualifications & Attributes:

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Strong communication skills
Effective time management
To enjoy working as part of a team
Comprehensive use and understanding of digital media maths and terminologies
Understand the importance of deadlines and have a strong ability to multi-task
Must have advanced office skills (Excel and PowerPoint)

We are seeking individuals who have the pro-active curiosity, creativity, and confidence to be an active member in this dynamic and exciting part of the advertising industry.

Please submit a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, along with an up-to-date CV to christine-anna.soucek@carat.com

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PROJECT COORDINATOR, COMMUNICATIONS & ENGAGEMENT – CURTIN UNIVERSITY 

Curtin is undergoing an exciting transformation, and we need a like-minded person to join one of our project teams immediately for a two month contract.

Transforming Learning @ Curtin is a strategic program designed to position Curtin competitively in the global higher education market. Exciting times lie ahead as we strive to become the most sought after tertiary education provider in our time zone – offering an innovative, richly interactive, personalised, learning experience.

This position is key to the development and implementation of student engagement and retention strategies. It will help deliver on this wider transformational vision.   We are on the hunt for a superstar communications and content specialist who is just as comfortable building strategies as they are creating and editing web content.

Due to the nature of the project we need someone who is up for a challenge and really ready to hit the ground running.   We are a small, passionate (and sometimes crazy) team.

We want your quick thinking and fresh ideas to help us transform Curtin!  

Specific duties may include:

Preparation, planning and implementation of communication strategies
Development and writing of communication guidelines and training of staff
Management of social media and strategic communications projects
Research and development of customer journeys
Sourcing students and staff for initiatives such as videos, photos, focus groups etc.
Coordination of meetings
Planning documentation
Administration
Creating and editing web content
Other duties as required.

Work Requirements

Completion of a relevant degree
3 years+ experience in a communications and/or similar project role
Demonstrated highly developed oral and written communication skills with a cross-cultural sensitivity and awareness
Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills
Demonstrated ability to contribute to and work as part of team
Demonstrated time management and organisational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, work under pressure and have a flexible attitude
Proven ability to build relationships with clients and staff across all levels of an organisation
Demonstrated ability to work effectively under supervision, and at times independently, using initiative to resolve issues in a team-based, customer-focused environment
Demonstrated commitment to applying relevant and applicable policies, procedures and legislation in the day-to-day performance of the function of the position.

Salary Range

$72,800 – $86,365 per annum (pro rata) depending on experience.

If this sounds like you or you would like some more information on the role, please email Donna Trebilcock at donna.trebilcock@curtin.edu.au with the subject heading ‘Project Coordinator’.

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COMMUNICATIONS PLANNER / BUSINESS MANAGER – OMD WA

An opportunity has arisen for a Communication Planner to
join the vibrant client service team of OMD WA working on one of Western Australia’s largest national clients.

As a Communication Planner you will be responsible for the origination of the media plan for all platforms including online and search, management of the implementation process, client relationship management, competitive reviews and preparing buying briefs.

This is an exciting opportunity to broaden your knowledge of the media industry in a friendly, busy and fast paced environment and to succeed in the position you will need:

Accuracy and an attention to detail,
Excellent organisational / planning skills and the ability to meet deadlines,
Strong communication skills,
A passion for learning and self-development,
The ability to work within a collaborative team environment,
To be computer literate in Microsoft Office,
The ability to learn and become proficient with agency systems and processes,
Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or industry related experience (minimum 3 years experience preferred).

If this sounds like the next step in your career and you feel you have the ability to succeed, please forward a copy of your resume and cover letter to pdurack@omdwa.com.au All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.