Creative Planner - Fixed Term Contract
Sky New Zealand
Date: 10 hours ago
City: Auckland, Auckland
Contract type: Contractor
Job Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Auckland
Job Category: Advertising, Arts & Media
Job Description
KO WAI MĀTOU I ABOUT SKY
Welcome to Rangiata | Sky, the ultimate entertainment destination that connects Kiwis to the stories and sport they love, in ways tailored just for them. Our Sky crew work tirelessly to ensure we are Aotearoa's most engaging and essential media company.
We're incredibly proud of our achievements, but that doesn't mean we're satisfied. As innovators, we constantly challenge ourselves to redefine boundaries and adapt to the ever-changing marketplace.
Come be your authentic self at Sky, where we actively listen and adapt to create shared experiences that excite both our customers and our crew.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, we proudly champion inclusivity and diversity as our core values, and we are open to applicants of all gender identities to feel welcomed and supported during the application process. We have included a "Diverse" category for those who identify as non-binary, genderqueer, genderfluid, or any other gender identity outside the binary system of male/female.
Te Tūranga i The Role
Are you an expert at juggling projects, optimising workflows and connecting dots across creative teams? As Creative Planner at Sky, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our in-house Creative Hub runs smoothly and delivers bold, brilliant work.
Reporting to the Head of Creative, you’ll work closely with our Creative Leads to scope, schedule, and allocate the team’s creative workload. You’ll champion the systems and processes that help us plan and deliver high-impact campaigns — including the setup and scheduling of on-air promotions using Sky’s IBMS system. This role blends creative understanding with strong backend operational coordination.
This is a fixed-term opportunity through to February 2026.
Key Responsibilities Will Include
You’re a strategic thinker with a passion for planning, and you know how to bring structure to creative chaos. You’ll be confident navigating multiple projects, priorities and stakeholders — and take real pride in enabling brilliant creative work.
Essential
If this opportunity excites you and you want to join us in sharing stories, possibilities, and joy, apply online today. Please note that you must have the right to work in New Zealand or hold a valid work visa for at least 12 months from joining Sky.
We’re reviewing applications as they come in, and once we’ve found the right addition to our Sky Crew, we’ll blow the final whistle on this ad. If you’re ready to get off the sidelines and into the action, apply now.
At Sky, we understand that conventional recruitment processes may limit some individuals. That's why we strive to support all candidates, offering reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you need any accommodations, please reach out to us at Sky jobs, [email protected] .
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Sky has established partnerships with a small number of preferred recruitment agencies, and we will not engage with unsolicited communication outside of this pool.
Location: Auckland
Job Category: Advertising, Arts & Media
Job Description
KO WAI MĀTOU I ABOUT SKY
Welcome to Rangiata | Sky, the ultimate entertainment destination that connects Kiwis to the stories and sport they love, in ways tailored just for them. Our Sky crew work tirelessly to ensure we are Aotearoa's most engaging and essential media company.
We're incredibly proud of our achievements, but that doesn't mean we're satisfied. As innovators, we constantly challenge ourselves to redefine boundaries and adapt to the ever-changing marketplace.
Come be your authentic self at Sky, where we actively listen and adapt to create shared experiences that excite both our customers and our crew.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, we proudly champion inclusivity and diversity as our core values, and we are open to applicants of all gender identities to feel welcomed and supported during the application process. We have included a "Diverse" category for those who identify as non-binary, genderqueer, genderfluid, or any other gender identity outside the binary system of male/female.
Te Tūranga i The Role
Are you an expert at juggling projects, optimising workflows and connecting dots across creative teams? As Creative Planner at Sky, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our in-house Creative Hub runs smoothly and delivers bold, brilliant work.
Reporting to the Head of Creative, you’ll work closely with our Creative Leads to scope, schedule, and allocate the team’s creative workload. You’ll champion the systems and processes that help us plan and deliver high-impact campaigns — including the setup and scheduling of on-air promotions using Sky’s IBMS system. This role blends creative understanding with strong backend operational coordination.
This is a fixed-term opportunity through to February 2026.
Key Responsibilities Will Include
- Managing the prioritisation, planning, and smooth delivery of all creative projects.
- Working collaboratively with teams across marketing, brand, product, content, and on-air to align creative efforts with business objectives.
- Partnering with content providers to ensure cohesive promotional activity across Sky’s customer touchpoints.
- Managing the backend scheduling and setup of on-air promotions in IBMS, ensuring accuracy and alignment with content plans.
- Owning Sky’s promotions strategy alongside Content Planning, Marketing, and the Media Planner.
- Keeping up with industry trends and championing best-practice planning approaches.
You’re a strategic thinker with a passion for planning, and you know how to bring structure to creative chaos. You’ll be confident navigating multiple projects, priorities and stakeholders — and take real pride in enabling brilliant creative work.
Essential
- At least 5 years’ experience in a creative or production planning role.
- Skilled in resource and workload planning tools, with a knack for workflow optimisation.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
- A sharp eye for detail, even in fast-paced environments.
- Natural problem-solver with strong prioritisation skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable picking up new software tools.
- Relevant tertiary qualification.
- Familiarity with the media or entertainment industry, and a passion for great content.
- Understanding of Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) guidelines and compliance in a New Zealand broadcast context.
- Discounted Southern Cross health insurance
- Discounted Gym Membership at the YMCA
- Free parking onsite (Mt Wellington office)
- Amazing career development opportunities
- Free Sky, Sky Sport Now and Neon
If this opportunity excites you and you want to join us in sharing stories, possibilities, and joy, apply online today. Please note that you must have the right to work in New Zealand or hold a valid work visa for at least 12 months from joining Sky.
We’re reviewing applications as they come in, and once we’ve found the right addition to our Sky Crew, we’ll blow the final whistle on this ad. If you’re ready to get off the sidelines and into the action, apply now.
At Sky, we understand that conventional recruitment processes may limit some individuals. That's why we strive to support all candidates, offering reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you need any accommodations, please reach out to us at Sky jobs, [email protected] .
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Sky has established partnerships with a small number of preferred recruitment agencies, and we will not engage with unsolicited communication outside of this pool.
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