Media Associate Business Director

McCann Media (formerly FCB Media) Associate Business Director Auckland | Full-time 2026 marks a defining moment for our industry. Three of Aotearoa’s most iconic agencies — FCB, Clemenger & DDB are coming together as McCann in Aotearoa. As part of the media team within McCann, you'll be at the heart of this transformation. You'll bring together diverse perspectives, capabilities and insights to create media strategies that don't just reach audiences – they move culture. This is a unique moment to join NZ’s most awarded media agency and collaborate across expanded expertise and resources, delivering world‑class work to some of NZ’s biggest, most meaningful brands. You'll have the scale, support, and creative partnership to do your best work, while helping define what media excellence looks like in this new era. What You’ll Do Take ownership of key client relationships, building trust and becoming their go-to partner driving the delivery of integrated, insight‑led media strategies Partner with senior clients to identify opportunities for growth, innovation, and long‑term success Own commercial performance across your accounts, managing budgets, forecasting and profitability with confidence Play an active role in new business pitches and agency growth initiatives Support, mentor and inspire junior team members, fostering a high performing and collaborative culture What you’ll bring Proven experience at Account Director level, ready to step up to Associate Business Director role Strong offline media planning and leadership capability, with end‑to‑end experience across silver and bronze campaigns A strategic mindset with the ability to prioritise, problem solve and lead calmly in fast‑paced environments Confidence operating in senior client settings, you can hold your own in the boardroom Strong commercial acumen, with confidence managing revenue, cost control and profitability Beautiful central offices, generous benefits offering, continued learning and development opportunities and clear pathways for progression. #J-18808-Ljbffr