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Senior Planning Manager / Offline Media Manager


Company : Searchability


Location : Melbourne, Victoria


Created : 2025-08-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsDirect message the job poster from Searchability4+ years in media planning across multi-channel campaignsClient-facing leadership role across media strategy and executionHybrid role Offices based in MelbourneGlobal agency with integrated strategy, trading and data teamsFor more details or a more personalised application please email shannon.harrison@searchability.com.auWHO ARE WE?Were a full-service marketing communications company designed for tomorrow. Our work combines data, tech and creativity to deliver media strategy and buying that drives real outcomes. We believe in better media counsel grounded in truth, delivered with care and backed by a team who values curiosity, honesty and doing good. With an eye on the future, we partner with brands that want more than just media, they want progress.WHAT YOU WILL BE DOINGAs our Senior Planning Manager, you will lead the delivery of end to end offline campaigns across a range of clients and verticals. You will be responsible for planning and negotiating across TV, OOH, radio and print with media owners ensuring every campaign is delivered on time and in full. You will collaborate with strategy and digital teams to ensure integrated media plans are aligned and effective using market data audience insights and rate benchmarks to drive optimal outcomes. You will also play a central role in client communication presenting media plans post activity reviews and investment summaries with clarity and confidence. Internally you will help coach and upskill junior planners support trading conversations and maintain strong supplier relationships. This is a hands-on planning role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to own the offline output of a dynamic agency.4+ years of media agency experience - media planning (traditional)Proven ability to lead campaign strategy, planning and optimisation across all paid channelsStrong communication skills to manage client expectations and internal workflowsThe ability to manage pre, mid and post campaign performance and reportingStrong collaboration skills with Strategy, Trading and Creative stakeholdersExperience leading and mentoring junior team membersA solutions-focused mindset and a drive to deliver future-focused media planningExperience using Growth Accelerator to develop planning recommendations that align with business objectivesFamiliarity with eTam and eRam to analyse TV and Radio ratings and support accurate AV planningKnowledge of MOVE to assess and plan Out-of-Home media based on audience reach and location dataAbility to use Roy Morgan data to inform channel strategies and audience targeting across Print and DigitalConfidence using SMD for media bookings, budget tracking, and accurate post-campaign reconciliationProficiency in Microsoft Excel to manage budgets, media calendars and data insightsStrong presentation skills using Microsoft PowerPoint to communicate planning recommendations and campaign resultsAn understanding of media partner portals for staying across the latest proposals, insights, and channel trendsExperience navigating internal workflow systems for briefing, tracking and reporting on campaign performanceFor more details or a more personalised application please email shannon.harrison@searchability.com.auBy applying, you give us consent to process and submit your application to our client for this role only.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionMarketing and AdvertisingIndustriesMarketing Services and Advertising ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Searchability by 2xGet notified about new Media Manager jobs in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.Category Marketing Manager - Hawthorn EastHawthorn East, Victoria, Australia 6 days agoMoorabbin, Victoria, Australia A$80,000.00-A$110,000.00 1 month agoBroadmeadows, Victoria, Australia 4 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 hour agoGlen Iris, Victoria, Australia A$90,000.00-A$120,000.00 5 days agoBrand Manager Contract (UK working holiday visas welcome)Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoRichmond, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoDocklands, Victoria, Australia 5 days agoBox Hill South, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoSenior Marketing Manager - Wilson ( 12 month contract)Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia A$130,000.00-A$140,000.00 1 month agoEntertainment Marketing Manager | Maternity Leave CoverMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoAbbotsford, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoSouthbank, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoHawthorn East, Victoria, Australia 1 day agoSenior Creative Content Marketing ManagerMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 months agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 month agoSenior Digital Marketing & Media ManagerMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 5 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoDocklands, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 months agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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