Implementation & Activation Associate Director (Social and Programmatic focus)
Implementation & Activation Associate Director (Social and Programmatic focus)
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08-07-2025
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Position at Mindshare
Explore your future with Mindshare part of WPP Media. If this role isnt 100% aligned apply anyway and well add you to a specific Talent Pool so we can collaborate on future available positions.
Were currently seeking an Associate Director who comfortable in leading client meetings & presenting to multiple stakeholders.
About WPP Media
WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people planet clients and communities. For more information visit
WPP Media is WPPs global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything we bring the best platform people and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information visit
WPP Media serves as the parent to WPP media agencies including Mindshare EssenceMediacom and Wavemaker each with leading market positions in their own right.
With 800 people based in Sydney Melbourne Adelaide and Brisbane WPP Medias primary purpose is to maximise performance of WPPs media agencies by operating as leader and collaborator in trading content creation sports digital finance proprietary tool development and other business-critical capabilities. WPP Medias focus is to deliver unrivalled marketplace advantage to its clients stakeholders and people.
About Mindshare
A Leading WPP Media Brand Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As Growth Architects we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders better for people planet and business by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers increases consumer trust in the brand and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders.
YOUR TEAM
This team focus on supporting a multinational food and drink processing conglomerate brand one of WPP Medias biggest clients and are mainly Social and Programmatic focused (not much Search).
The scope of the broader Implementation & Activation (I&A) team covers the Implementation Planning and Activation of all media channels and touchpoints with a focus on delivering connected audience-first client outputs. Within the team we have members who work across all channels and both implementation planning & activation and others who specialise and work across a more focused scope of work (e.g. Performance specialists who work across Social & Search).
We have found a great balance of embracing flexible working whilst also maintaining in-office collaboration with most teams meeting in the office 2-3 days per week.
YOUR ROLE
Location: Sydney
The I&A Associate Director is a critical role overseeing delivery across a team of implementation planning and activation specialists. As a leader you are responsible for supervising team workflow to ensure client demands are met team workloads are balanced and ensuring a high level of effective collaboration between team members and key stakeholders.
- Implement media plan & activations
- Advise clients on media channels best in class approach.
- Roll our clients comms plans into media.
- Manage client budgets.
- Manage a team of two & upskill team members in biddable media channels
YOUR IDEAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Youll thrive in this role if you have a great attitude attention to detail the ability work autonomously and are comfortable leading client meetings and presenting to multiple stakeholders. Were also looking for;
- You feel empowered to bring your authentic self to work and contribute to great teamwork knowing your individual ideas and thoughts will be welcome.
- Passion for our industry with relevant experience and excited to work with market leading partners & technologies.
- Problem solving mentality.
- Clear communicator.
- Good time management and ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Beverage brand exposure is a plus.
What is your pathway for Good Growth
Wed love to hear what your ambitions are to achieve personal growth and how we can help you realise them with us!
What We Offer
At Mindshare ANZ we offer a competitive salary package with 20 days holiday increasing with service to a maximum of 25 days with the option to purchase extra leave of up to 4 weeks per year. We also offer a flexible working environment paid parental leave flexible public holidays birthday leave and early finishes during the summer months. These are just some of the great perks you can utilise.
Based in North Sydney / Melbourne Southbank our office has 180 degree views of Sydney Harbour/Melbourne Skyline and is a great space to hang out with colleagues and friends!
We have a culture of learning where we invest in your career growth and development through a range of learning and development opportunities. We offer a supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and collaboration and we provide mental wellness support via our Employee Assistance Program.
Our Values
Our values of Energy Empathy and Impact not only align with our Good Growth ambition but represent our commitment and dedication to our people helping them grow their careers fostering creativity embracing humanity and changing the world. At Mindshare we are open to different. We believe in being open and supportive of our people and all their differences to help them succeed.
Be different at Mindshare and use your difference to shape the world through media.
What We Value The Most
Being open to different
Living our values of empathy energy and impact
Achieving Good Growth for business people and the planet
Our Commitment
We want you to have the best opportunity to show us your skills and talents please let us know if there is anything we can do to make the application/interview process work for you. Should you require any adjustments throughout the process please collaborate with our hiring team who will be happy to assist.
Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often dont apply for roles if they dont meet all the criteria. Here we strongly encourage you to apply if youre interested: wed love to know how you can positively impact our team with your experience! We believe that diversity is vital and positively influences the environment in which we operate. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that is free of discrimination harassment or bullying. Race colour ancestry religion gender gender identity national origin sexual orientation age marital status disability or veteran status have no bearing on our hiring decisions we encourage all applicants.
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