Programmatic Manager - Audio

Company Description

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands.

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

Job Description

We're looking for an agile Programmatic Manager - Audio to join the Nine Audio team! Based in either Sydney or Melbourne.

In this role, you will be responsible for driving programmatic revenue and deal sales across Nine's Audio assets of live radio streaming and podcasts, focused on a client base of national brands. You’ll be a key programmatic stakeholder in the growing digital audio business leading ad tech conversations as well as delivering highly strategic, programmatic brief responses.

You'll collaborate with the broader Audio sales team while acting as a seamless connector, working closely with external partners (Agency Trading Desks, Media Agencies) and our collaborative internal teams

Day to day you will:

• Drive programmatic revenue within your client patch through strategic brief responses, proactive opportunity pitching, and performance analysis, focusing on cross-selling and up-selling opportunities.
• Lead campaign and deal negotiations to ensure efficient Programmatic buying and high customer satisfaction.
• Proactively monitor campaign delivery and performance against client goals, taking immediate action as needed to ensure successful outcomes.
• Work with the broader team to generate, analyse, and deliver timely ad hoc, end-of-campaign, and quarterly delivery reports.
• Build and maintain effective, professional relationships with Trading Desks, Programmatic Agency teams, Agencies, and Clients, while representing the Nine Audio brand powerfully in the market.
• Support a positive team environment through clear, timely, and professional communication, ensuring all company policies and procedures are followed.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring:

• Outstanding written and verbal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels both internally and externally.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while maintaining rigorous attention to quality and detail.
• Highly organised and efficient planner, ensuring all activities and deadlines are met without fail.
• Focused on driving results and delivering high-quality outcomes in every task undertaken.
• Proficient and effective user of the Microsoft Office suite

Additional Information

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.

Our employee benefits include:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers.
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription.

More info at Nine Careers.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.