About the Position

Implementation Executive

Accenture Song | Media | Melbourne

Purpose of the Role

The purpose of the Implementation Executive is to ensure client budgets are invested effectively, campaigns run smoothly, and media activity delivers strong, measurable value. The role focuses on smart media buying, strong supplier relationships, and reliable campaign management that turns strategic plans into real results.

What makes this role especially exciting at Accenture Song is the chance to join a reimagined, tech-powered media team built for transparency, innovation, and client-centred trading. With AI-driven tools and advanced trading systems designed to bring data, automation, and efficiency into media buying, the team is focused directly on delivering strong client outcomes.

Responsibilities

Media Trading & Buying

Execute media buys across relevant channels including TV, digital, audio, and out-of-home.
Negotiate rates, packages, and value to help maximize client return on investment.
Book, manage, and reconcile media placements while maintaining campaign delivery.
Monitor campaign flighting, pacing, and delivery, applying optimization to help meet KPIs.
Contribute to trading strategies aligned with client objectives.

Supplier & Partner Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with media owners and platforms.
Attend media partner updates, industry forums, and relevant business sessions.
Evaluate media proposals and provide clear, data-driven recommendations.
Help ensure adherence to commitments, guarantees, and agreed trading terms with media partners.

Campaign Implementation & Optimisation

Translate media plans into detailed buying and tactical executions.
Support campaign launches and ensure spots and placements go live correctly.
Continuously monitor campaign performance and proactively optimize through reallocation and reweighting where required.
Work closely with ad operations and programmatic teams to ensure delivery accuracy and quality.

Reporting, Analytics & Insights

Develop post-buy reporting covering performance, variance, and campaign insights.
Analyse media market trends, pricing dynamics, and performance benchmarks.
Provide actionable recommendations to planning, strategy, and client teams.
Use data and reporting to help identify opportunities to improve future campaign performance.

Financial & Administrative Management

Track campaign spend, reconcile invoices, and support investment finance management.
Report on budget status and forecast usage, helping ensure disciplined campaign spend.
Maintain accurate campaign and financial records.
Support compliance with financial controls, audit processes, and governance requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with planners, strategists, creatives, and client teams to align media activity with the wider strategy.
Contribute to the development of investment models, forecasting tools, and trading frameworks.
Collaborate across teams to ensure campaigns move smoothly from planning into market.

Team Contribution & Development

Support junior team members and share knowledge across the team.
Contribute to the development of best practices, operating procedures, and trading playbooks.
Build knowledge of Accenture Song’s technology and AI-enabled media tools.
Contribute to a collaborative environment focused on continual improvement.

Requirements

1-3+ years of media trading or buying experience within a media agency or in-house environment.
Strong negotiation skills and an understanding of media markets.
Experience with media-buying platforms and trading tools.
Strong Microsoft Office skills and data literacy, with the ability to analyse campaign performance metrics.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Strategic thinking with a strong focus on client outcomes.
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
The ability to manage multiple campaigns and priorities concurrently.
An adaptable and proactive approach, with confidence working in a fast-evolving, technology-led media environment.

We Offer

Opportunity to work with a forward-looking media team using technology, data, and automation.
Development of media expertise, working across multiple channels.
Experience within an integrated team focused on strong client outcomes.
Inclusive and diverse work environment.
Comprehensive support for physical, mental, and financial well-being.
Opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences.

About the Company

At Accenture Song, we bring together creativity, data, media, and technology to reinvent how organizations connect with their customers and drive growth. Join us to work at the heart of change. Visit us at www.accenture.com.

Implementation Executive

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