The Role
At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future.
Have you always wanted to be an integral part of a global company? Have you been searching for a career, not just a job? Do you have a sound understanding of media in Australia?
Nielsen is looking for an experienced media person to become a key part of our advertiser and agency team.
We function in a dynamic environment where the saying ‘no two days are the same’ rings true. Some days may see you working on supporting an agency with their response to a client brief, whilst others you will be analyzing viewing data to understand how our advertisers may better commercialize their market offering.
We operate on a global scale at a local level, and many of our employees take the opportunity to leverage global connections to further their careers on the other side of the world. Nothing is out of the realm of possibility once you have established yourself within this reputable company.
Work in a dynamic, fun and diverse team with focus on ensuring work/life balance, and immersed in the heart of the media industry.
We are able to accommodate flexible working arrangements.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify new business opportunities and potential partnerships in the advertiser and agency sector
- Serve as the key day to day point of contact for key accounts
- Proactively engage with key advertiser and agency stakeholders on commercial initiatives
- Support commercial leads in achieving revenue targets for the commercial broadcasters and related broadcast entities
- Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership based on market analyses
- Assist Nielsen Operations with analyses of data to support the role out of key strategic projects
- Work closely with cross-functional teams like Operations, Data Science, Finance and Legal, to align on business opportunities and needs
- Stay updated on technological advancements and explore their potential applications
- A working understanding of all Nielsen Media products and solutions
Requirements and Skills
- Tertiary education in Media, Marketing, Communications, Business or related field
- 5+ years of experience in agency or advertiser area
- Strong understanding of the AU media industry and current market trends
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Proficient in relevant software and tools (e.g., CRM systems, data analytics platforms)
- Sales tool proficiency - SAP/Salesforce, Sales prospecting tools (e.g., LinkedIn Sales Navigator), lead enrichment tools (e.g., Zoominfo), Sales engagement tools (e.g., Outreach);
- Ability to prioritize against multiple client demands
- Seeks opportunities and supports company initiatives to grow revenue
- Strong skills across Google suite
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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Nielsen Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nielsen and has not been reviewed or approved by Nielsen.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is described as generous for all parents, with birthing parents receiving substantially longer time, and the program is complemented by adoption, fertility, and surrogacy support. Employer-verified entries and company communications consistently highlight family benefits as a standout.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is considered solid, with some teams using flexible or unlimited PTO models and additional offerings like paid volunteer time. These time-away policies often contribute meaningfully to work-life balance.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Smart Work flexibility, an Employee Assistance Program, and broader well-being initiatives are emphasized as part of a holistic package. These elements are frequently cited as strengths that enhance day-to-day experience.
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What We Do
Nielsen shapes the world’s media and content as a global leader in audience insights, data and analytics. Through our understanding of people and their behaviors across all channels and platforms, we empower our clients with independent and actionable intelligence so they can connect and engage with their audiences—now and into the future. An S&P 500 company, Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) operates around the world in more than 55 countries.
