Company description At Zenith, we are a connected team with purpose. We are driven to create new perspectives through modern media. We believe marketing is a powerful investment that can build and grow brands and increase business profitability. So we unlock opportunities for growth by placing consumer behavior, attitudes, and insights at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on delivering return on investment, imagination, and insight. Central to this vision is the knowledge that we are only as good as our people. To grow our clients' business, we need to attract, retain, develop, and grow the brightest talent in the industry. We know it is not the sum of one but the sum of all of us that make us great. Our behaviors are: Be Bold, Be Kind, Be Better Together. We’re determined to eradicate any barriers that prevent our people from achieving their fullest potential. We offer progressive flexible working options to everyone at all levels — it’s not a policy. It’s behavior-led and reinforced through our values. Mental health & wellbeing is something we consider a priority — it's championed by our own people internally and is a regular conversation. We have a lot of fun — we’re constantly looking at reinventing how we’re connecting with each other. Overview ROLE PURPOSE The Senior Planning Executive is responsible for supporting the Client Planning Team in delivering client account service as well as building the client implementation plans with the support of the Activations Team. This role will be involved in media planning campaigns across a variety of digital (search/social/programmatic) and offline (OOH, radio, TV) channels. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Client Service Build day-to-day relationship with client, understand their business category context and competitive landscape, and share relevant industry news Maintain internal WIP, help track timeline and deliverables with key stakeholders Attend and take notes in client WIPs, capture key discussion points and next steps to compile contact reports Assist the team in delivering against the Client Service Level Agreement around account service Media Planning Produce implementation plans that reflect the client business needs and media environment which maximise return on investment Assist in the creation and maintenance of media plans and campaign timelines Assist with pulling audience, media, and performance data for planning purposes through relevant planning tools Help build client presentation, planning recommendations, and market updates Work with the Activations Team to source planning costs and activation opportunities that deliver on the client's objectives and business results Assist media partnerships and sponsorships by coordinating timelines and deliverables with internal and external teams Collaborate with Activation Team to prepare campaign briefs to ensure accuracy and ensure media plan is reflected as per the booked activity - in addition to understanding campaign performance and optimisations Assist the team to review media owner responses and provide sufficient, timely feedback Team Leadership Support onboarding of new staff on business administration (plan location, naming convention, etc.), client process, and general day-to-day overview Assist with delegating and communicating with multiple stakeholders in various teams Financial & Commercial Complete monthly budget reconciliation and PO tracker Complete monthly-end finance reports for clients Assist timely monthly-end invoicing by providing accurate media plan & PO tracker - review pro-forma invoices summary and provide feedback where needed Assist the Activation Team to respond all account queries Relationship Management Be the best representative of our core values by contributing to the broader agency culture & initiatives - support to build team morale in the team Promote a professional work experience for your team Assist agency operations by following best practice and ways of working Actively participate in brainstorm, internal forums, team training and development to enhance craft knowledge and share learnings across teams Build strong and positive relationships with media owners, creative, PR, production and other agency partners ABOUT YOU Minimum 2-3 years experience in a media planning/account management role across digital channels (search/social/programmatic) and offline channels (OOH, radio, TV) ideally in the marketing & advertising industry Experience with planning tools is required - SMD, Roy Morgan, Nielsen Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong time management and project coordination experience Aptitude to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team Additional information Publicis Groupe benefits: Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, recent winner of the Employer of Choice Awards and one of the world's most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses. You can learn more about us at www.publicisgroupeanz.com. Enjoy all the perks that come with our network offering: A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting physical, mindful, and financial wellbeing. A creative, lively, and rewarding office environment where people love working with each other, supported by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach — "working your way with us." Access to our Global AI Platform Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network. Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform, Marcel Classes. A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program. A committed Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva Women, Égalité, enABLE, EmbRACE, and Écologique committees. Leave benefits including Birthday Leave, Flexible Public Holidays, and an additional 5 days of leave after 2 years of service. Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year. Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks based on tenure, paid primary carer leave, secondary carer swap, and Cub Care leave. Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through Sonder, an all-in-one digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs. A workplace that stands together to provide a more open, supportive, and recovery-forward culture for all employees with life-threatening illnesses. Read more about our Working With Cancer Pledge: https://workingwithcancerpledge.com/ Proud partners of Diversity Council Australia, Pride in Diversity, Family Friendly Workplaces, Supply Nation, and the Australian Disability Network. If you don't tick every box in this ad, please don't rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity rather than ticking boxes — so if this role resonates with you, please apply. Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. More than just words; these are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe, we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, and religious affiliation. We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge, and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions. Uniqueness is powerful; without it, we wouldn't be where we are today. So be you — we like it that way. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us via recruitment@publicisgroupe.com; your personal information will be kept confidential.