CAMPAIGN STRATEGY DIRECTOR – INTEGRATE BY ARN Sydney or Melbourne based At ARN , one of Australia’s leading entertainment companies, you have the opportunity to connect with audiences wherever they are — across live broadcast, streaming, podcasts, events and content-led experiences. With 58 radio stations across 33 markets , 46 DAB stations nationwide , and our digital platform, iHeart , we go beyond the airwaves, capturing the hearts and minds of listeners in both metro and regional communities across Australia. About the role: The Campaign Strategy Director leads ARN’s national Creative Strategy team, shaping the ideas, storytelling and solutions that drive premium revenue across our entertainment ecosystem. You’ll guide a team of eight strategists, elevating the creative product and ensuring every response to brief is insight led, commercially impactful and aligned to ARN’s strategic priorities. This role sits at the heart of the presale process, partnering closely with sales, content, partnerships, insights and commercial strategy to deliver integrated, cross platform solutions across audio, digital audio, branded content, social, talent led ideas and experiential. In this role, you will: Lead, inspire and develop a high performing national team of Creative Strategists. Oversee the creative strategy process from brief to pitch, ensuring ideas are innovative, insight driven and commercially strong. Shape and elevate ARN’s creative product across audio, digital, social, talent led and experiential solutions. Partner with key stakeholders across sales, content, partnerships, insights and commercial strategy to deliver integrated responses. Drive strategic storytelling frameworks that strengthen ARN’s position with clients and agencies. Champion creative excellence and innovation, identifying new opportunities across the entertainment ecosystem. Lead the team through change, ensuring clarity, alignment and momentum. Represent Creative Strategy in senior forums, influencing commercial direction and advocating for creative thinking across the business. About you: You’re an experienced creative or strategic leader who thrives on developing people, shaping ideas and driving commercial impact. You bring a passion for storytelling, a love of big thinking and a deep understanding of how creative solutions deliver results for clients. You’re collaborative, confident and energised by leading teams through change. You will bring: Senior level experience in creative strategy, brand strategy, media strategy or integrated creative leadership. Proven experience leading and developing creative or strategic teams. Strong storytelling, pitching and presentation skills, with the ability to inspire clients and internal stakeholders. Deep understanding of the Australian media landscape, particularly audio, digital, branded content and partnerships. Demonstrated ability to deliver creative solutions that drive commercial outcomes. Experience working across multiple platforms including audio, digital, social, branded content and experiential. Ability to lead through change with clarity, empathy and confidence. A passion for creativity, collaboration and delivering work that makes an impact. What’s in it for you: ARN perks & benefits (e.g. giveaways, merch, events, free and discounted tickets) Novated leasing & superannuation salary sacrifice | Birthday leave | Paid parental leave | Charity leave | Bonus leave Discounts on lifestyle & entertainment with big name brands (including savings on health insurance and gym memberships) Education assistance | Build your expertise & abilities with award-winning learning programmes | Long-term career progression Our culture: We have four behaviours that make up our ‘Culture in Action’ – how we act every day to create a great place to work: Aim High – set big goals and achieve together Own It – take ownership and be solutions focused Be Your Best Self – create the environment we need to thrive Make a Difference – seek out ways to have a positive impact Bring your skills, genius and energy along on our journey – APPLY NOW . Upload your cover letter and resume. For more details, head to www.arn.com.au and connect with us via Instagram (@arn_media_au) and LinkedIn (LinkedIn / ARN). ARN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. For individuals with disabilities who need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please contact the People & Culture team at the relevant state office: https://arn.com.au/contact-us/
