Company Description

Who we are:

 

We are the human experience company

We create experiences people love and actions brands need.

When we combine our deep understanding of people with our unmatched expertise in media, magic happens : experiences get invited in, not filtered out.

Data guides us to opportunity, uncovering what people want and how to reach them. Technology makes personalisation and relevance possible. Creativity makes it magic.

Job Description

The Digital Media Planner is expected to be data driven, insights lead and a creative thinker, who strives to make meaningful impact on the business. 

This role demands confidence, presence, and the skills to make a meaningful impact. Never just taking and executing orders, Starcom Planners are expected to direct, inspire, and add value at every turn.

A high level of collaboration, a willingness to teach others and a real desire to push the boundaries is what will be expected.

In addition, this role requires a high degree of accountability and responsibility over the digital media investments we are entrusted to manage.  

Some working outside the standard working hours may be necessary.  

 

Daily Activities:

Creating CE’sSending CE’s to clientsManaging CE’sSending CE’s to buyers for PO tracking purposesDrawing up media schedulesDelivering Media schedulesObtaining Media Schedule approvals from clientsCreating Chase Lists, delivering chase lists to creative partners and Power of One partnersChase outstanding creativeBriefing campaigns into Ad Operations
compiling and delivering Proof of Life documents.Attend internal meetings with strategists, Ad Operations and Traffic managementFollowing up on the status of campaigns in Ad OperationsMaintain a good relationship and understanding of Medi Owner platforms

Maintain good relationships with the campaign management and Ad Operations teams

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Google Fundamentals of Digital MarketingGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Ads VideoGoogle Shopping AdsGoogle Display AdsGoogle Ads SearchFacebook Blueprint Planning Experience:At least 3 years of digital media planning experience

Additional Information

Publicis Groupe, the second largest communications group in the world, employing over 100 000 talented minds, across 100 countries. Publicis Groupe has made a name for itself by putting its people first. We, at Publicis Groupe Africa, are no different. With over 60 agencies across 36 countries on the continent, there’s no better place to grow a rewarding career in media, communications, marketing or advertising in Africa.

 

Publicis Groupe Africa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibits any forms of discrimination or harassment. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees in line with our Employment Equity Plan. All appointments will be based on qualifications, experience and best fit, but preference will be given to all candidates from designated groups. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within two weeks after submitting your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful. For more information and other vacancies, visit PublicisGroupeAfrica.com