Northern Associate Strategist

Shape strategy-led campaigns that move markets.

At MediaWorks, we connect brands with audiences through powerful, multi-platform campaigns across Radio, Out of Home (OoH), and Digital. We're looking for a sharp, commercially-minded Associate Strategist to join our Strategy team — covering the Northern Region — and help drive meaningful, revenue-generating campaigns.

The Opportunity:

As our Associate Strategist, you'll be responsible for delivering insight-led, structured, and strategic campaign proposals that utilise MediaWorks' Radio, OOH, and Digital assets. Taking ownership of campaign briefs from the Direct Sales team, you'll manage the end-to-end briefing process and collaborate with internal teams to craft smart, creative, and results-driven solutions.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver planned, researched, and insight-driven proposals aligned to client objectives. Nurturing strong internal and external relationships.
• Lead the end-to-end campaign strategy, presentation, and execution process.
• Be performance-driven — regularly review campaign results, audience insights, and industry trends to optimise our strategic approach and improve our brief responses.
• Track and manage workflow, campaign outcomes, insights, and provide feedback for your region.
• Support revenue growth by identifying opportunities across national, large-scale, and local campaigns.

Note - some travel will be required to support regional sales teams and attend client meetings.

What you'll bring:

Ideally, around 5 years' experience working at a strategic level in advertising or media, with a proven track record of delivering smart, creative campaigns that achieve meaningful, measurable results. You'll have proven expertise across media planning, channel strategy, strategic response development, and output understanding.

• Media, Marketing or Advertising qualification, or training relevant to the commercial nature of this role.
• A multi-tasker and creative strategic thinker, able to juggle multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Strong communication and senior stakeholder management skills, combined with a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset that drives strategic recommendations forward.
• Excellent written, organisational, time management, and presentation skills.
• Sharp attention to detail and the ability to deliver polished, insight-led proposals.

On Offer

• The chance to make a tangible impact on NZ's most-loved media brands & local businesses
• Passionate, experienced team who will support you and together you will succeed
• Support with your health and wellbeing with our comprehensive (and free) wellness platform
• Creative, inclusive and fun culture
• Bring your dog to work on Fluffy Fridays. Woof!

About Us

MediaWorks' award winning business includes some of New Zealand's most-loved nationwide radio brands such as More FM, Magic, The Sound, The Edge, The Breeze, The Rock, Mai FM, Channel X, Humm and George FM. We are New Zealand's largest independent broadcaster, reaching 96% of Kiwis through our extensive portfolio of premium brands across radio, digital and live platforms and our digital streaming app rova. Our outdoor offering includes premium digital and static billboards and key transit media.

Here are a few things you need to know about us:

• At MediaWorks, we recognise that to be the most innovative company, we must also be the most diverse. We are committed to creating an environment where all employees are included, are treated with dignity and respect and are in a position to contribute to our future success.
• Due to the fast paced nature of MediaWorks, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't muck around and make sure you apply as soon as possible.

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