Media Buyer

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Work type: 38 HOUR WK - NOT ROSTERED
Location: SUNSHINE COAST, BRISBANE
Categories: Marketing

Media Buyer 

About the role 

Are you ready to take the next step in your broadcast media career? This 12-month parental leave cover role offers the chance to help shape Youi’s customer growth and retention strategies through effective, results-driven media investments. 

You’ll work on campaign execution, performance analysis, and optimisation to ensure our broadcast media investments drive profitable growth. 

If you’re detail-oriented, results-focused, and ready to bring your agency expertise in-house, we would love to see what you can bring to the table. 

Ways of working  

This position can be situated at either our headquarters on the Sunshine Coast or in our Fortitude Valley office.  

We operate with a hybrid approach, requiring office presence from Tuesday to Thursday at either location, while offering the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. 

If you are based in Brisbane, you will be required to travel to HQ two days per week. 

Key priorities

  • Execute, and optimise TV, OOH, and audio campaigns.
  • Support planning, provide feedback on media proposals, and manage campaign delivery. 
  • Collaborate with Creative teams and build strong media relationships. 
  • Stay informed on broadcast media trends to adapt buying strategies. 
  • Manage budgets and ensure accurate spend tracking and reconciliation. 
  • Update media trackers and report on campaign performance with actionable insights. 
  • Negotiate short-term deals to secure cost-efficient outcomes. 
  • Ensure media placements align with strategic direction and brand values, while managing key partnerships. 

About you

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field.
  • Experience in media buying, with proven expertise in TV buying and campaign implementation across offline channels (2+ years is a general indicator).   
  • Experience with online video platforms (YouTube, Facebook, BVOD) is a plus. 
  • Proficient in TV platforms such as Spectra, MediaWise (Optim8), TVmap, and eTAM. 
  • Familiarity with digital tools like Facebook Ads Manager, Google DV360, and Campaign Manager preferred.  
  • Advanced Excel skills essential. 
  • Exceptional attention to detail and communication skills (verbal and written). 
  • Strong organisational and project management abilities, handling complex, multi-faceted campaigns. 
  • Analytical and problem-solving mindset, thriving in fast-paced environments. 
  • Negotiation expertise with a focus on building and sustaining partner relationships. 
  • Proactive and accountable, with the ability to identify risks and opportunities. 
  • High integrity, professionalism, and the ability to work independently under tight deadlines. 

How to apply 

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. Get to know a little more about us at youi.com.au and click "APPLY NOW" to take that next step.  

Youi is a part of the Circle Back Initiative, and we commit to responding to every application via our Talent Management Software. 

Our Internal Talent Acquisition team exclusively manages all hiring processes, and we do not accept unsolicited resumes directed to hiring managers. 

About Youi 

At Youi, we believe in challenging the status quo. We're not your typical insurance company - and that extends to how we sell insurance and hire our team. With over 2,300 employees, we have ambitious goals to keep growing and continue delivering awesome insurance solutions across new products and distribution channels. 

We pride ourselves on our diversity and individuality, both among our employees and the customers we serve. We believe that it is the unique combination of skills, perspectives, and experiences of our people that truly sets us apart.  

Our company values – being dynamic, human-focused, awesome service, honest, and passionate – guide everything we do. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. 

At Youi, we're unafraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is making a difference in the insurance industry. 

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