Account Executive

3AW

3AW is Melbourne’s number one station – the station Melbourne turns to for breaking news, opinions and information on what’s happening locally and around the country. It’s also home to Victoria’s best-known commentators. We have a strong, interactive relationship with our listeners, meaning working with us will allow you to make a real impact on the diverse Melbourne community.

Job Description

Tapt Media has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and driven Account Executive to join our Melbourne team!

In this role, you’ll be responsible for campaign coordination, supporting Sales Executives and the Group Business Manager by managing administrative processes and ensuring the smooth operation of the team.

Tapt Media formally Nine Radio is Australia’s leading commercial talk radio network. Home to the country’s most influential stations 2GB, 3AW, 4BC, and 6PR as well as a growing slate of podcast titles, we reach millions of Australians every week. With a focus on "Live and Local" content, we offer Australians and brands the intimacy and trust of radio, combined with the deep engagement and storytelling of podcasts and social.

Note on Ownership: Nine Radio is proud to have recently joined Tapt Media. While this recruitment process is being managed by Nine under a transition of services agreement, the successful candidate will be employed directly by Tapt Media.

Day to day you will

• Be the first point of contact for all client enquiries and manage activation of advertising campaigns.
• Own internal stakeholder relationships to ensure smooth campaign implementation.
• Build strong external relationships with clients & agency partners for communication, bookings, invoicing and creative queries.
• Process advertising bookings efficiently and accurately into relevant systems, including revisions and general management of admin related to client schedules.
• Prepare regular reports on campaign performance and delivery (during and post-campaign), including timely reporting on sales figures as requested.
• Work with Sales Executives and the Group Business manager to identify growth opportunities with current and new clients, through competitive and share reporting.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring

• Client-first Mindset, and the ability to problem solve within the context of the job. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to confidently handle agency and client inquiries across phone, email, and in-person settings.
• A proactive, driven team member, you are eager to collaborate closely with your immediate team and across the sales floor to protect, support, and grow our client accounts.
• Strong organisational skills with a keen eye for detail and the ability to hit deadlines while juggling tasks. Strong baseline skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, as well as the Google Suite ecosystem.
• The ability to absorb information and act accordingly, developing in-depth knowledge of Tapt’s broadcast and digital products within your portfolio so you can be confident talking to clients and responding to requests. You’ll demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for our business and the broader audio landscape, while taking an avid interest in your self-development and growth at Tapt Media.

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Additional Information

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.

Our employee benefits include

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription
• More info at Nine Careers

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.