Job Description:

Carat is the world’s first media agency and privileged to work with some of the most storied and innovative brands in the world. Most recently named a leader amongst global media agencies by Forrester, Carat is consistently ranked the #1 media agency in the world. With over 12,000 experts in over 100 countries Carat delivers an unparalleled capability to unlock real human understanding and connect people and brands through powerful and engaging media experiences.

This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract role.

As an Investment Manager in Carat, you can expect to manage campaign processes for placement & tracking, while keeping clients up to date on media performance.

Looking for people management responsibilities? You've got it! This role provides you with the opportunity to guide junior members of the team through the buying and implementation process.

What does a day look like?

• Be the day-to-day investment contact for key clients, and play a support role to the Client Director.
• Support the team in competitive analysis and client management on campaigns.
• Manage workflow and quality of investment deliverables that are managed by the Executive and Associate levels.
• Investment and trading responsibilities including chanel selection, media briefing, managing buys across key channels (TV, OOH, Radio, Cinema, etc), bookings and negotiations.
• Support the Director in accurate forecasting of media billings
• Overseeing media bookings

What will you bring?

• Must have TV Buying experience
• Strong familiarity with the Australian media marketplace with a focus on offline channels
• Ability to use and understand investment tools and systems like Spectra.
• Confident in managing large media budgets
• Skilled in investment tracking, monitoring and reporting
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills

What’s in it for you:

• Real flexibility to work when and where you feel most productive with our ‘Be the Best You’ policy which includes a $250 contribution to your home office set up
• The opportunity to give back with dedicated volunteer leave and our whole-company event, One Day for Change
• 5 weeks annual leave after 2 years of service and 3 whole company Wellness days off per year for you to switch off and take your day, your way
• Career Development and Learning & Development opportunities, including access to our global online dentsu University

Become a champion for meaningful progress:

Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.

If you want to belong to a one global network where opportunities are limitless – we look forward to welcoming you.

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Location:

Melbourne - 510 Church Street

Brand:

Carat

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)