Media Planner / Buyer – Media Agency – Up to a $106,400 salary package
- Sydney CBD offices - Hybrid & Flexible
- IMAA Agency
- $95,000 + super + discretionary bonus
MAARS are partnering with a fast-growing independent media agency in Sydney that operates with a startup mindset, values commercial thinking, and works as a true extension of its clients' teams.
The Role
We're looking for a Planner / Buyer / Investment / Trader with strong Australian agency experience who's ready to take ownership of client relationships, campaign delivery, and media strategy across a diverse portfolio of brands.
You'll be hands‐on across the full campaign lifecycle - from briefing and planning through to implementation, optimisation, reporting, and performance analysis.
This is a role for someone who enjoys both the detail of execution and the thinking behind the strategy, and who can confidently engage with clients in a fast‐paced, entrepreneurial environment.
What you'll do
- Plan, negotiate, and activate media across multiple channels with clear links to business outcomes
- Manage end-to‐end campaign delivery including briefing, trafficking, implementation, and optimisation
- Monitor performance and proactively identify opportunities to improve results
- Negotiate rates, placements, and value‐add opportunities
- Produce clear, insight‐driven reporting tied to client KPIs
- Collaborate closely with internal teams and clients to improve processes and outcomes
What we're looking for
- 3+ years' experience in a media agency or client‐side buying role
- Strong understanding of the Australian media landscape - OOH, Streaming, TV, Radio, digital
- Commercially minded with strong analytical thinking
- Confident communicator who can lead conversations and present recommendations
- Highly proactive, accountable, and outcome‐focused
- Thrives in fast‐moving, entrepreneurial environments – think startup
What's in it for you
- Real ownership of your work and client relationships
- Premium salary + performance‐based bonus
- Fast‐track career progression in a scaling independent agency
- Flexible hybrid working environment focused on outcomes, not hours
- Tight‐knit, high‐performance culture with a genuinely supportive team
Media Planner / Buyer in Sydney employer: MAARS
At MAARS, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of Sydney's CBD. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through clear pathways to senior management roles and potential share allocation, ensuring that your contributions are recognised and rewarded. Join us to be part of a supportive team that values your expertise in media sales while providing a vibrant environment to thrive both personally and professionally.
