About the job The Partnership Manager plays a crucial role in developing and delivering paid media opportunities that elevate the client's market presence. This role is fundamentally about identifying, shaping, and optimising paid media solutions — from premium placements to creative media integrations — that support the client's growth trajectory. This role suits someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys proactive opportunity development, and can respond quickly to shifting priorities. What's in it for you? You'd be working with a global media powerhouse We work with progressive and ambitious clients who want industry-leading work. Experienced and capable teams to accelerate your career. Industry leading leave entitlements including; Birthday Leave, Extra annual leave days and up to 16 weeks Paid Parental leave. Use of automation and robots to free up staff from repetitive manual tasks Family Inclusive Workplace Hybrid working policy including remote international opportunities. Agency perks including; culture clubs, breakfast, health and wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs, etc. Ongoing L&D opportunities Key Responsibilities Translate the client's brand, model, and business objectives into high impact paid media opportunities. Identify premium placements, new formats, innovative channels, or commercial value opportunities that support the client's growth. Apply audience, platform, and category insights to build compelling paid media concepts. Shape tailored media owner proposals that match the client's needs for agility, impact, speed, and value. Manage paid media initiatives end‑to‑end: scoping, timelines, approvals, asset delivery, tracking, and campaign wrap. Negotiate rates, inventory, value, and deliverables with a focus on maximising ROI. Coordinate performance tracking and reporting for opportunity‑based executions. Provide clear optimisation recommendations aligned to the client's growth and investment priorities. Who you are Experience in media, investment, commercial solutions, or integrated media roles. Strong understanding of the Australian paid media landscape across digital, BVOD, social, audio, OOH, and sponsorship integrations. Proven ability to develop paid media solutions responsive to client objectives. Strong commercial acumen and confident negotiation capability. Excellent relationship management and communication skills. Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. Strong organisation skills with attention to accuracy to adhere to agency finance processes. Curious about what we do? Check us out at umww.com! Or get a sneak peek at what our people think about us! We value unique backgrounds and experiences to encourage and celebrate diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQ, people of all ages, people with disabilities, and people who are culturally and linguistically diverse are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.
