**Company description** **About Saatchi & Saatchi** Saatchi & Saatchi is the _Nothing is Impossible_ agency. We are a creative and strategic hub that develops and implements integrated solutions for our blue chip-clients across multiple markets – from offices in Cape Town and Johannesburg. We’re a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative team, led by strategy and fired by creativity. We believe in the power of emotion to break through to people and in the necessity of sharp campaign design to deliver the most effective results – an approach we call Heart and Smart. As part of the Saatchi & Saatchi global network, and the Publicis Groupe Africa, we collaborate with partner agencies to deliver a myriad of specialized solutions. Saatchi & Saatchi has a rich history of building brands across Africa. **Overview** The Strategist's responsibilities include determining which formats best communicate various types of content, identifying ways to increase brand awareness across campaigns and always-on content calendars. To build brand loyalty and drive sales through effective digital marketing and promotions of the Agency and brand. The successful candidate must be passionate about digital strategy, with a love for writing and the English language. **Responsibilities** + Translate briefs and strategic requirements into compelling digital creative solutions + Perform content gap analyses to determine what type of content is missing and what is needed + Delegate tasks to writers and editors and provide feedback + Create, adjust, and manage the editorial calendar + Establish style guides that specify the writing style and tone needed to create engaging content + Define the creative digital vision and strategy for the brand by ensuring that the creative function operates efficiently + Pitch ideas confidently and present creative concepts + Write copy for social, print, video, and digital + Drive projects and campaigns through the entire creative process + Collaborate with integrated team members on various digital projects + Use SEO best practices to maximize reach + Build and maintain positive relationships with clients. + Understand and provide insights into cross-device behaviour and be an expert in digital media across desktop and mobile. + Keep abreast of trends in accordance with industry best practice with industry best practice **Qualifications** A tertiary qualification Digital Marketing / Digital Advertising • Proficient in MS Office (Word / Excel / PowerPoint etc.) • Minimum 2-3 years working experience as a Digital Strategist / Integrated Strategist • Experience with Google AdWords • Proficient with social media platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter • A good command of the English language (both verbal and written) • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills • Strong presentation skills • Strong multitasking skills (ability to work on multiple briefs at any given time) **Additional information** **Personality Attributes** • Team player with the ability to work independently • Ability to remain calm and focused in a highly pressurized environment • Problem solver / solution driven • A “can do” attitude • Resourceful • Resilient • Deadline driven • Meticulous with attention to detail • Assertive • Other: o Flexible to work beyond normal office hours (overtime if and when required) o Comfortable to work on alcohol brands **Candidates must please submit a concise CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks after submitting your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.** **Publics Groupe 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.**