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Digital Media Specialist
Optic Security Group
Marketing & Communications
Auckland, New Zealand
Posted on Mar 6, 2026
DIGITAL MEDIA SPECIALIST
Join 36 PRESENTS as our next Digital Media Specialist.
36 Presents is an independent digital media agency experiencing strong growth, working with a diverse portfolio of well-known brands. We’re a team that enjoys what we do, moves quickly, and focuses on delivering strong results for our clients.
We’re looking for a Digital Media Specialist to help develop and implement digital media strategies across a range of campaigns. This role will involve planning and activating campaigns, working directly with clients, and collaborating with the 36 sales team to bring powerful media solutions to market.
You’ll also partner closely with our Ad Operations team to ensure campaigns are launched smoothly, optimised effectively, and consistently deliver against agreed KPIs.
This is a Auckland-based role
Requirements
Minimum 3 years’ experience in digital media planning and buying
Strong understanding of programmatic and social advertising
Ability to manage campaigns from strategy through to execution and optimisation in conjunction with the dedicated Campaign Manager
Comfortable working collaboratively with internal teams and clients
If you’re looking to work in a fast-growing agency environment and contribute to impactful digital campaigns, we’d like to hear from you.
The Role:
The Digital Media Specialist at 36 plays a crucial role in devising and executing implementation strategies, primarily concentrating on biddable media channels including Social, Search, Video, Programmatic, and pDOOH. This position involves a collaborative partnership with the Sales and Ad Operations teams to ensure an exceptional client experience, underpinned by a steadfast focus on achieving campaign Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
The Digital Media Specialist will be responsible for managing day to day relationships with 36’s clients, ensuring the KPIs are met. As a digital leader, you must have a strong understanding of Programmatic, Paid Search, and social platforms, relying on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals. An elevated level of creativity and taking initiative is required
Execution of Day-to-Day Tasks
● Proactively optimise campaigns with Ad Ops based on performance metrics analysis to enhance outcomes.
● Utilise data trends to inform optimisation strategies.
● Oversee the campaign calendar, asset trafficking, screenshots, billing, and
associated pre/post-launch activities.
● Demonstrate a willingness to learn and contribute within a fast-paced team
environment.
● Develop digital campaign strategies across major biddable platforms (e.g., Google, Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, DOOH).
● Collaborate with 3rd party Agency Programmatic partners for campaign execution.
● Monitor digital campaigns diligently to meet KPIs and objectives.
● Proficient in Microsoft Office.
● Engage with clients alongside the Sales team to deliver on campaign commitments.
● Assume responsibility for comprehensive research to fully understand campaign-related products, services, or promotions.
● Stay informed about the status of all active campaigns.
● Guarantee the highest standard of work with exceptional attention to detail.
● Work independently with little/no guidance, take full ownership of your projects while WFH.
● Always project a positive and can-do attitude keeping all relevant stakeholders informed.
● Meet agreed deadlines and ensure all client expectations are met, if not exceeded.
● Ensure all written and verbal communication both internally and externally are positive and clear via the CRM.
● Ensure timely communication of relevant campaign updates to all stakeholders.
● Maintain composure under pressure, demonstrating the ability to multitask and adapt in a dynamic work environment.
● Exhibit effective time management and prioritisation skills, ensuring punctuality and preparation for meetings.
● Cultivate and sustain robust relationships with key client decision-makers across both strategic and operational levels.
● Continuously assess client feedback to guarantee satisfaction and address any concerns.
● Adhere to internal protocols to uphold quality standards and meet client expectations.
Media Management
● Excel in campaign management by advising clients on effective media strategies, crafting inspiring briefs for impactful media solutions, and actively collaborating with the Sales Team to pitch and develop business ideas.
● Assist the Sales Team in creating campaign proposals with defined deliverables, accurate budgets, and realistic timelines.
Client Management:
● Lead client meetings and conference calls to gather new campaign briefs, understanding and addressing client needs effectively.
● Oversee the development and execution of media campaigns from inception to achieving ROI, ensuring high-quality management, timely delivery, and consistent results.
● Adhere to all internal processes to maintain quality standards and meet client expectations.
Skills, Competence, and Experience:
● Possess a minimum of 3 years of experience in digital media planning and buying.
● Demonstrate a digital-first thinking approach, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to providing exceptional client experiences and services.
● Show enthusiasm for marketing, particularly digital marketing.
● Have knowledge of implementing marketing programs across the Martech stack, including Data & Analytics.
● Experience in the Digital Media space across paid, owned and earned, with specific capabilities in developing strategic plans to support such activities
● Well recognised by your team and peers for confident communication and people skills.