Job Description:
At dentsu, we drive growth that matters - for our people, our clients, and the industry. Inspired by Sanpo Yoshi, we’re focused on doing good for business, society, and each other.
In Australia, we’re building something powerful: one team with one ambition - to become the most potent media force in the market, known for bold thinking and standout work.
We don’t just work for our clients, we build with them. We challenge, partner, and create lasting, growth-driven relationships.
We think like challengers, act like owners, and are here to set a new standard.
We’ve just landed one of the most exciting new partnerships in market - working with a leading sports and entertainment brand that connects millions of Australians to sport, racing and digital experiences.
It’s a high-profile, fast-moving and career-defining account, where media, data and innovation come together to drive standout work
The Role
Step into a role where digital takes centre stage. You’ll lead the digital craft end-to-end, shaping channel strategy, driving best-in-class execution, and making every touchpoint work harder.
Working at the core of a newly won, high-profile account, you’ll partner with senior leaders to turn sharp thinking into powerful campaign and always-on digital solutions.
This is your chance to set the standard - elevating output, tightening delivery, and pushing the quality of digital work to a whole new level.
Key Accountabilities:
Step into a newly won, high-profile account and take the lead on day-to-day delivery across Campaigns setting high standards from day one
Build, mentor and inspire a team of digital specialists, shaping culture, capability and career growth within a flagship dentsu team
Drive best-in-class digital work across Video, Display, Programmatic and Content Partnerships. Bring fresh thinking to a brand entering its next chapter
Own end-to-end digital responses to briefs, leading strategy, forecasting, budget allocation and performance modelling on a major new piece of business
Partner closely with senior clients and their in-house teams to embed truly connected, forward-thinking media strategies
Push boundaries with media partners to unlock innovative opportunities and elevate the work beyond “business as usual”
Take ownership of commercial delivery, from pacing and performance through to forecasting and financial accuracy
What You Will Bring:
You live and breathe digital and know how to make channels work harder and smarter
Strong familiarity with agency world, with a track record of getting great work out the door
Confidence to own the conversation and build real, easy relationships with clients
A cool head - you thrive when things move fast and briefs keep coming
Sharp attention to detail with the instinct to get it right first time
A natural collaborator who brings teams together and makes things click
Curiosity to test, learn, and push the work further every time
The energy to lift the craft and make digital work that stands out
What’s in it for you:
Real flexibility to work when and where you feel most productive
The opportunity to give back with dedicated volunteer leave and our whole-company event, One Day for Change
5 weeks annual leave after 2 years of service and 3 whole company Wellness days off per year for you to switch off and take your day, your way
Career Development and Learning & Development opportunities, including access to our global online dentsu University
Become a champion for meaningful progress:
Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.
If you want to belong to a one global network where opportunities are limitless – we look forward to welcoming you.
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Location:
SydneyBrand:
CaratTime Type:
Full timeContract Type:
PermanentSkills Required
- Proven experience leading digital channels including Video, Display, Programmatic and Content Partnerships
- Experience managing day-to-day campaign delivery and setting high standards for output
- People leadership experience: building, mentoring and developing digital specialist teams
- Strong agency experience with a track record of delivering outstanding work
- Client-facing skills with confidence to own conversations and build strong client relationships
- Experience with strategy, forecasting, budget allocation and performance modelling
- Commercial delivery skills including pacing, financial accuracy and performance management
- Attention to detail, ability to work in fast-paced environments and a curiosity to test and learn
dentsu Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about dentsu and has not been reviewed or approved by dentsu.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave at full pay and caregiver supports (including backup care) are emphasized as standout elements. Feedback suggests family-oriented benefits are a strong part of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible or unlimited PTO, extensive paid holidays, and a year-end office closure are established components. Feedback suggests time-off policies are generous and add meaningful flexibility.
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Retirement Support — A large, established 401(k) plan with employer matching is clearly documented. Feedback suggests retirement benefits feel competitive and straightforward.
dentsu Insights
What We Do
We are dentsu. We team together to help brands predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy. We know people better than anyone else and we use those insights to connect brand, content, commerce and experience, underpinned by modern creativity. We are the network designed for what’s next
