Ready to do the most impactful work of your career? This is your chance to step into a powerhouse agency environment where creativity, strategy and technology collide; and where your thinking will shape how brands show up in the world.
S2M is partnering with a cutting‑edge media agency to find a Strategy & Planning Director who thrives at the intersection of big thinking and flawless execution. If you’re equal parts strategist, architect, storyteller and mentor, you’ll feel right at home.
Why this role is different You won’t just “do the media plan”. You’ll design the blueprint for how brands connect, communicate and grow; across video, audio, OOH, social, influencer, gaming, sponsorships and emerging platforms.
You’ll be the strategic heartbeat for major clients, the bridge between vision and delivery, and the leader who inspires teams to think boldly and act with precision.
This is a role for someone who wants to push boundaries, champion marketing science, and build work that earns attention and drives real commercial impact.
What you’ll lead
Media Strategy & Planning Excellence
Craft future‑focused, insight‑driven media strategies and campaign architectures that simplify complexity and deliver clarity.
Channel Mix & Tactical Innovation
Shape cross‑channel recommendations, ideate new approaches and ensure measurement frameworks are rock‑solid.
Client Leadership
Build trusted senior relationships, lead conversations with confidence and become the go‑to strategic partner.
Collaboration & Integration
Work seamlessly with investment, implementation and creative teams to align briefs, audiences and objectives.
Thought Leadership
Develop playbooks, competitive reviews, audience profiles and QBRs that elevate thinking and spark new opportunities.
Team Mentorship
Inspire, guide and grow planners, helping them build capability and confidence.
What you bring
- Proven experience leading media strategy and planning within an agency
- Deep understanding of traditional and emerging channels
- Ability to build frameworks, models and campaign structures
- Strong grasp of audience profiling, volumetrics and budget sufficiency
- Familiarity with marketing science principles (Ehrenberg-Bass, IPA, Nielsen)
- Commercial acumen with a balance of creativity and logic
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
- A collaborative, curious and resilient mindset
- A culture that champions bold thinking, fearless creativity and seamless collaboration
- The chance to work with brilliant minds and advanced technology
- A role where your strategic influence genuinely shapes outcomes
- A team that celebrates wins together and supports each other through challenges
Apply now or reach out to brettdickinson@s2m.com.au for a confidential chat.
