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Strategy Director


Company : OMD Australia


Location : Sydney, Australia


Created : 2025-06-05


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Strategy Director role at OMD Australia1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Strategy Director role at OMD AustraliaGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Direct message the job poster from OMD AustraliaOMD offers a truly multi-disciplinary approach to media strategy, planning and buying. It has one of the most diverse agency offerings in Australia, covering several areas of expertise from business management, communications strategy and planning, media buying (Investment), social media strategy and management, branded content and sponsorship, digital planning and execution, research and insights, through to brand analytics and SEO.What you''ll do:Lead campaign strategies and brand solutions & initiatives for dedicated clients to create new brand and business opportunitiesCollaborate with Account Leadership, Planning, Account Managers, Account Directors, Digital, Create, Trading and Resolution teams to ensure strategies are executable and distinctive in market.Take ownership of the OMD Design process, demonstrating best in practice application to deliver cutting edge strategies & ideasDemonstrate strategic leadership of the client comms opportunities, create solutions, and opportunities both in response to briefs and proactivelyProvide feedback on strategic on presentations and client thought leadershipLeverage multiple sources of research to develop insights, with focus on understanding and applying the advantage of OMDs proprietary toolsProactive client engagement including thought leadership pieces, regular proactive ideas outside briefs and market intelligenceContinuous check in on strategies once in market to drive opportunity, respond to events, business or consumer actions and campaign trackingWhat you''ll need:Experience developing innovative communication strategies on key clients, which tangibly shapes, influences and inspires new behaviourSeek proactive strategic opportunities for brands where relevant outside of confines of brief in response to culture and topical media opportunitiesUnderstanding of measurable outcomes, and ability to align with KPI benchmarks as relevant to comms, business & brandAbility to champion strategic thinking in agency and mentor junior team membersAble to build client engagement through thought leadership pieces, regular proactive ideas outside briefs and market intelligenceNaturally inquisitive mindset and the ability to research and extract data in order to build narrative and deliver on client goalsUnderstanding of the media landscape and experience in media planningDemonstrated experience in a similar Strategy Director position preferably within media agencyWhats in it for you?Access to top tier clients and complex business challengesContinuous development through our mixed learning approachAll the tools, equipment and mentors you need to be successful in your roleOur organisation encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiativesWe have a bright, open plan and dog friendly office (we love our furry friends)We encourage and fully support flexible workingParental leaveA bit about usWe are a proud part of the OMD global network, the world''s leading marketing and communications agency. As part of the Omnicom Media Group, we provide services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries and employ 11,000+ staff.Since launching in 2000, OMD Australia has grown to become Australia''s largest media and communications agency, consistently winning awards including:Great Place to Work | Platinum Status: Top 50 for 14 consecutive years (2009-2024)B&T | Media Agency of the Year 2019, 2020 & 2021, Culture 2020B&T Women in Media | Employer of the Year 2019 & 2020Adnews | Media Agency of the Year 2020, Overall Agency of the Year 2020Mumbrella | Media Agency of the Decade 2009 - 2019, Culture 2019Adweek | Global Media Agency of the Year 2019 & 2020Next steps...Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Apply now!If youve got any questions or wish to have a confidential conversation about this role, contact the Talent team. Wed love to hear from you.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.If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. 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