Media Assistant

Role Overview

Join OMD New Zealand as a Media Assistant and collaborate with your team to develop leading marketing concepts for some of the country's most renowned brands. Gain expertise in both digital and traditional media through hands-on training, the internal 'Accelerate' program, and industry 'NGEN' sessions.

About Media Agencies

Media agencies specialize in strategizing, planning, and purchasing media space on behalf of top global advertisers and iconic brands. This encompasses all offline and online platforms including TV, radio, cinema, press, out-of-home, and digital channels worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with daily account management and campaign implementation.
• Serve as a support contact for client and media communications.
• Manage administrative duties such as arranging meetings, preparing work-in-progress reports, and compiling project documentation.
• Verify booking confirmations, schedule checks, monitor campaigns, conduct post-campaign analysis, and reporting under manager supervision.
• Track campaign delivery across all communication channels.
• Support the team with invoicing, financial reconciliation, and related administrative tasks.
• Contribute creative ideas for process improvements and actively participate in idea generation and campaign optimization.

Candidate Attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Enjoy working with numbers and engaging with diverse clients and media partners.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment.
• Keen eagerness to learn and adapt.
• Collaborative problem solver with enthusiasm for supporting others.
• Strong passion for media and advertising.

Benefits and Culture

• Opportunity to be part of a growing and successful organisation renowned for client trust and employee satisfaction.
• Emphasis on personal and professional growth, with commitment to dedicating 10% of work time to training and industry involvement.
• Access to all necessary tools, equipment, and resources to excel.
• A supportive workplace welcoming diversity and championing charitable and environmental efforts.
• Bright, open-plan office environment.
• Encouragement and full support for flexible working arrangements.

About OMD New Zealand

OMD is globally recognized as a top media and communications agency and a proud member of the Omnicom Media Group, representing over 11,000 employees across more than 100 countries. OMD Australasia is the region's largest media agency and ranked number one globally.

Diversity and Inclusion

OMD is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, being a proud member of Diversity Works NZ. The agency emphasizes flexibility, health, and wellbeing for all employees.