Join the Telstra team for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work on one of Australia’s most iconic and respected brands. As part of the award-winning +61 agency collective (Bear Meets Eagle on Fire, TBWA, and OMD), you’ll collaborate closely with creative and connections teams to help shape campaigns from the ground up. This is more than just a role, it’s your chance to gain exposure across the full marketing journey, develop your strategic and creative skills, and be part of a supportive, high-performing team culture that champions career growth.
As Account Executive you will play an important role in the delivery of our Performance with Integrity ambition across your client group. You will work with other members of your team in the creation of market leading ideas for your clients.

What you’ll be doing:

• Work with Account Teams, Specialist Business Units and Strategists to create the Media idea
• Assess all communication options via use of all media research tools
• Collate data to enable your team to deliver detailed recommendations of the proposed communication strategy
• Complete competitive data analysis and uncover innovative insights
• Collaborate with and share information with the creative agency partners when required
• Build professional and trusted relationships with your clients
• Manage relationships with all stakeholders internal and external
• Respond to clients requests in a timely manner
• Grow knowledge of key media tools and systems to assist with best in class plans and trading delivery

What you’ll need:

• Strong planning skills across key media channels
• Ability to build strong professional relationships with clients
• High-level presentation skills (both written and verbal)
• Organisational skills - the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proactive approach to all tasks and compliance to deadlines
• Demonstrate a passion to do great, innovative work and inspire others
• Ability to coach and develop junior team members
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated experience within a media agency environment

What’s in it for you?

• Access to top tier clients and complex business challenges
• Continuous development through our mixed learning approach
• All the tools, equipment and mentors you need to be successful in your role
• Our organisation encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives
• We have a bright, open plan and dog friendly office (we love our furry friends)
• We encourage and fully support flexible working
• Parental leave
• Fun social events - Annual ski trips

A little bit about us…
We are a proud part of the OMD global network, the world’s leading marketing and communications agency. As part of the Omnicom Media Group, we provide services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries and employ 11,000+ staff.
Since launching in 2000, OMD Australia has grown to become Australia’s largest media and communications agency, consistently winning awards including:
Great Place to Work | Platinum Status: Top 50 for 15 consecutive years (2009-2024)
B&T | Media Agency of the Year 2019, 2020 & 2021, Culture 2020
B&T Women in Media | Employer of the Year 2019 & 2020
Adnews | Media Agency of the Year 2020, Overall Agency of the Year 2020
Mumbrella | Media Agency of the Decade 2009 - 2019, Culture 2019
Adweek | Global Media Agency of the Year 2019 & 2020
Next steps
Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Apply now!
If you’ve got any questions or wish to have a confidential conversation about this role, contact the Talent team. We’d love to hear from you.

• Work with Account Teams, Specialist Business Units and Strategists to create the Media idea
• Assess all communication options via use of all media research tools
• Collate data to enable your team to deliver detailed recommendations of the proposed communication strategy
• Complete competitive data analysis and uncover innovative insights
• Collaborate with and share information with the creative agency partners when required
• Build professional and trusted relationships with your clients
• Manage relationships with all stakeholders internal and external
• Respond to clients requests in a timely manner
• Grow knowledge of key media tools and systems to assist with best in class plans and trading deliver