Implementation Planner

Slingshot is the creative media agency that slingshots brands and people further, faster. We achieve this through Unconventional Intelligence (UI)—our unique approach to finding different and better ways of solving challenges. By connecting the unconnected, we unlock growth opportunities for our clients and ourselves. Our mission is "the pursuit of growth through different or better."

Recognised as one of the Top 20 Best Places to Work for four consecutive years, Slingshot is built on a culture of Empathy, guided by three behaviours: We Invest, We Are Candid, and We Uncomplicate. We’re driven by the pursuit of growth through different and better ways of thinking, making a tangible difference for our clients and team.

As a Media Client Executive, you will play a critical role in turning strategy into action. You will support the delivery of campaigns from planning through to activation, working closely with Business Managers and Associate Business Directors to ensure work is delivered accurately, efficiently, and to a high standard.

This role sits at the heart of execution. You will be involved in implementation planning, campaign activation, financial administration, and reporting, with exposure across both digital and offline channels. You will work on a manageable patch of clients and be trusted with responsibility early, gaining hands-on experience across the full lifecycle of a campaign.

• Support day-to-day implementation planning across digital and offline campaigns.

• Turn strategy into clear, practical implementation recommendations.

• Brief media partners, assess responses, and contribute to client-ready plans.

• Manage campaign activation, including materials, assets, and timelines.

• Assist with media invoicing, budget tracking, reconciliations, and campaign close.

• Work closely with Business Managers and Associate Business Directors to deliver campaigns on time.

• Support reporting, analysis, and the application of campaign learnings.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth delivery.

• You have at least 18 months’ experience in a media agency or client-facing media role.

• You are keen to build strong foundations across media planning and activation.

• You enjoy detail, structure, and understanding how campaigns come to life.

• You are organised, proactive, and motivated to take on responsibility early in your career.

• You prefer a highly structured environment with multiple layers of management.

• You are not comfortable with being a very hands-on practitioner and expect to primarily delegate tasks.

• You are not motivated to find new or different ways of doing things.

Fulcrum is the embedded talent partner for Slingshot. Your recruitment journey will be managed by their specialist team, guiding you every step of the way.

Slingshot values diversity and believes that unique perspectives drive innovation. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those who may not meet every listed requirement.