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Step up to architect the future of media planning and lead a brilliant team in connecting some of Australia''s most beloved brands with their audiences. Open Era by WPP Media About Open Era Open Era is a worldclass partnership between WPP Media and Suncorp, one of Australia''s largest and most iconic insurance groups. The bespoke agency model brings together the best minds, tools, and technologies to shape the next chapter of growth powered by openness, intelligence, and orchestration. Why Join Open Era? You''ll be part of a dedicated, unified team structured to flex with Suncorp''s diverse brand portfolio, including household names such as AAMI, GIO, Suncorp, Shannons, Apia, and Vero. These brands are not only leaders in insurance they''re leaders in creativity, ingenuity, and customer connection. Working with Suncorp Highimpact creativity: From sport and entertainment partnerships to bold brand storytelling, Suncorp pushes the boundaries of what insurance marketing can be. Performance and brand media excellence: A dual focus on driving ROI and building longterm brand equity. Customer experience at the core: Every touchpoint matters across owned, earned, paid, and shared media. Integrated media innovation: Collaborating across data, tech, and content to deliver seamless, effective campaigns. Embedded Expertise Across the Team Data & Analytics Translating complexity into clarity. Technology & AI Accelerating ambition through innovation. OESP Connections Planning Architecture of brand ecosystems to deliver brand and performance goals. Performance Planning Driving measurable results and strategic growth. Media Activation Sweating every detail of a media execution to optimise for growth potential. Sports & Entertainment Shaping how Suncorp brands connect with Australians through iconic moments in sport and entertainment. The Role Location: Sydney The connections planning team at Open Era bridges the gap between our strategy and investment teams. Our role is to turn insightful strategies into actionable media plans that deliver growth for Suncorp. Connections planners think big picture, collaborating with multiple teams, stakeholders and agencies to ensure campaigns are fully integrated. Responsibilities Architect Brilliant Media Plans Lead the Open Era Connections Planning team, transforming sharp strategies into powerful, actionable media plans for Suncorp''s portfolio of iconic brands. Master the Consumer Journey Oversee the creation of holistic consumer journeys, expertly weaving together paid, owned, earned, and shared media to create seamless and effective brand experiences. Drive Channel Innovation Be the agency''s goto leader for channel ideation and tactics, identifying new opportunities and championing innovative ways to connect brands with audiences. Lead and Inspire a Team Develop and mentor a talented team of planners, fostering a cohesive, creative, and highachieving environment where your people can do their best work. Deliver Thought Leadership Act as a key strategic partner to clients and the wider agency, delivering regular thought leadership and creating measurement frameworks that prove media''s impact on business goals. Ideal Skills and Experience Media Planning Virtuoso You possess masterylevel media planning skills, backed by over a decade of experience and a deep understanding of the entire marketing ecosystem. Inspiring and Proven Leader You have a natural talent for leading teams, with expertise in developing your people and guiding them towards delivering complex, integrated campaigns. Creative & Disruptive Thinker You have a track record of delivering innovative and disruptive solutions, using your deep knowledge of marketing science to creatively solve client challenges. Master of Collaboration You thrive in a multistakeholder environment, confidently leading complex projects and uniting diverse teams, clients, and partners towards a collective goal. ForwardFacing Expert You have your finger on the pulse of the media landscape, with strong partner relationships and a passion for the future of media consumption, data, and technology. Benefits and Perks We offer a competitive salary package, 20 days holiday increasing with service to a maximum of 25 days, with the option to purchase extra leave of up to four weeks per year. Flexible working environment, paid parental leave, flexible public holidays, birthday leave and early finishes during the summer months. We invest in your career growth through a range of learning and development opportunities and provide mental wellness support via our Employee Assistance Program. Our hybrid approach allows teams to work in office around four days per week with beautiful views of Sydney Harbour. EEO Statement WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. Job Details Seniority level: Director Employment type: Fulltime Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Advertising Services #J-18808-Ljbffr