Advertising Specialist

Trans Tasman Media Group has spent 30 years creating media concepts that connect businesses with engaged audiences across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific. The company has a strong history in publishing and events, including specialist industry publications, airline and lifestyle magazines, and major trade shows in tourism, resources and other key sectors. Today, the focus is on producing trusted, purpose-driven publications that help businesses reach the people who matter to them. With deep experience across specialist markets, Trans Tasman Media Group combines editorial and commercial expertise to deliver content that audiences value and businesses rely on. The company is committed to understanding its audiences and providing meaningful opportunities for businesses to connect with them.

Role description: The Advertising Specialist is a full-time, remote role, focussed on creating commercial solutions for businesses across New Zealand. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing advertising campaigns across our range of New Zealand print publications, including planning, booking and optimising placements to meet client objectives. The Advertising Specialist will be highly driven to conceptualise their own ad pitches, investigate and create their own prospect lists, be diligent with follow-ups and passionate about building positive client relationships. The successful applicant will work closely with the sales and editorial teams, develop proposals and support revenue growth across the company’s publications. The role also involves coordinating timelines, ensuring accurate delivery of advertising materials and contributing to the refinement of advertising products and packages. Please note, while the role is remote, the candidate must be based in New Zealand.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must possess a strong advertising sales background, preferably in print media.
• Candidates should possess excellent communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and maintain professional relationships with advertisers and partners.
• Candidates should possess marketing skills to contribute to the design and positioning of advertising solutions across our channels.
• Candidates should possess strong sales skills to support the development of proposals, negotiate advertising packages and assist in meeting revenue targets.
• Ability to actively investigate client prospects to identify and make direct contact with key decision-makers
• Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple campaigns simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with advertising or CRM platforms, AI lead-gen software and common office software is an advantage.