The M Grad Programme (Sydney/ Melbourne)- GroupM

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We love ice cream, do you?

What’s your favourite? Raspberry, mango, passionfruit or blueberry. If these aren’t to your taste that’s fine, you can pitch to us why later!

Are you obsessed with media, technology, new ideas and why people say and do the things they do? So are we.

GroupM is the leading global media investment management company behind Mindshare, Wavemaker, MediaCom, [m]PLATFORM and Xaxis. We buy one in three ads globally. Each agency has its own brand positioning with a unique flavour, and GroupM powers it all.

What does a media agency do?

We think a media agency is a client’s most important business partner. Our role is central to the development of effective communications. We work with brands to understand how consumers use media, we have a passion for understanding evolving technology and emerging trends and are curious to know what makes people tick. You might think that our world is all about making ads, but it’s much more than that.   We thrive on innovation and ideas. We delve into data. We are experts in social media, obsessed with technology. We are great negotiators when it comes to ad buying and placements.  Our creative pitching process and strategy development makes us the leaders in media and innovation.

Why should you join us?

Here are 10 great reasons why being part of the M Grad Programme is the way for you to kick start your career after university:

• It’s a full-time permanent role! We’re committed to you from day one, which gives you security.
• You’ll get to dive straight into agency life, working within an agency team, directly with our clients. (The pressure is on from day one, but we’re sure you’ll love it!) 
• We are a global company, and part of the biggest media and communications company in the world. That means the advantages of scale, security, and potential overseas opportunities down the track!
• Our clients (although we can’t share who) are powerhouses in their own rights. All the brands you know are on our books!
• Learning starts from day one. There are workshops, case studies, client visits, business leaders sharing their knowledge, and your chance to pitch an idea to us. If you’re from Melbourne and you’resuccessful – we will fly you to Sydney every fortnight for training for the first 3 months! (We care about your learning!)
• We give you an opportunity to build your network not only with our business leaders but with your new graduate tribe. You’ll be part of a team of 20 grads working and learning together.
• We connect you with a buddy to bounce ideas off with and show you the ropes; their main role will be to make sure you can find the free breakfast, snack alley, and fill your social calendar!
• We’ll help you build your knowledge around the different facets of theindustry and set yourself up for the rest of your career!
• We’re committed to giving back to others with a range of social and charitable initiatives to get involved in.
• Plus, there’s a ton of perks… read on!

Enough about us and more about you.  Do you:

• Have a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

• Think you are a collaborative worker
• Have a high attention to detail
• Learn fast and are you ready to embrace challenge
• Like to have fun
• Have Australian working rights (we don’t mind where you’re from, as long as you can work here)

Have a question? Or maybe you’re just dying to tell us what your favourite ice cream flavour is… Send us a message on Facebook or Twitter anytime at @MGradProgram, or email [email protected]. We’re here to help.

Key Dates

01 May 2018: Applications Open

08 August 2018: Applications Close 
6th September 2018: Assessment Day for Finalists in Melbourne
13th September 2018: Assessment Day for Finalists in Sydney 
05 October 2018: Successful applicants announced 
4th February 2019: The M Grad Programme commences

Discover more about GroupM at www.groupm.com

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