Business Manager, Media Planning

@ Dentsu

About dentsu Media | Business Manager, Media Planning

Make a meaningful impact by partnering with iconic brands in Aotearoa. Join an award-winning team that supports wellness, extra leave, and volunteering days, all in a newly renovated Auckland office.

About dentsu Aotearoa

dentsu Aotearoa is a uniquely kiwi business raised in New Zealand and born in Japan. We pride ourselves on creating experiences that impact society, underpinned by technology and data. With approximately 250 employees across Auckland and Wellington, we are part of a global network of over 70,000 experts from 145 countries.

Role Overview

The Business Manager, Media Planning plays an active role in planning and executing media campaigns from start to finish. You will support and mentor junior team members, manage administrative needs, oversee supplier execution, and liaise directly with client teams to align briefs and report on progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute media campaigns end-to-end
• Lead day-to-day client communications and campaign reporting
• Oversee administrative tasks and manage supplier relationships
• Mentor junior team members and support recruitment efforts
• Integrate traditional and digital media strategies

Key Skills/Competency

• Media Planning
• Campaign Execution
• Team Leadership
• Client Communication
• Stakeholder Management
• Offline Media
• Digital Integration
• Negotiation
• Reporting
• Innovation

About You

You have at least 3 years’ experience in a media agency environment. You understand media planning, buying, and strategy, and are familiar with media platforms such as Pegasus, TVMap, Roy Morgan and Nielsen. Strong communication, organizational skills and a proactive mindset are essential.

Next Steps

To join dentsu Aotearoa, please register your interest on our dentsu careers page. Applicants must have (or be in the process of obtaining) working rights for New Zealand.