24 Digital Media jobs in South Africa

• Contribute to champion Havas unique approach for global clients to ‘media planning +’ in the form of Mx –emphasizing media experience versus media planning which includes connection, context and content
• Be instrumental inthe Mx excellence and design optimal Mx guidelines for global clients across Havas countries
• Work closely with data and strategy communities as well as client leadership and specialists’ teams
• Build relationships with creative / content stakeholders and key media owners to ensure optimized and innovative Mx recommendations for our global clients
• Ensure optimal Mx delivery for global clients in the countriesin liaise with relevant internal specialist teams and make sure processes are respected for local implementation
• Ensure audience planning and data integrationfrom Mx brief toMxmeasurement
• Ensure quality control on plan recommendation against Mx delivery
• Contribute to the client satisfaction

Previous Experience & Industry Background

• 8+ yearsprofessional experience instrategic planning
• Media, Brand

Qualifications & Languages :

• Bachelor’s orMaster’sdegree in Business, Marketing or Advertising
• Managing execution
• Being authentic and open
• Being flexible and adaptable
• Media and media planning
• MxExpert(Connection, Context, Content)
• Strongknowledge of partners and suppliers (Media / Tech / Data / Content)
• AdvancedProgrammatic
• OSEP

Technical skills

• Media planning tools
• Advertising technologies
• Business intelligence software (i.e. Tableau,Datorama)
• Office software

Contract Type : Permanent

Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.

Hybrid

Agency : Havas Media South Africa

Job Description Summary : The Media Development Expert is responsible for developing and deploying best practices for media experiences specifically for global clients.

The role sits between Strategy and Activation and is the point where Strategy is translated into Media Experiences for global clients.

Job Description :

Mission & Responsibilities

• Contribute to champion Havas unique approach for global clients to ‘media planning +’ in the form of Mx – emphasizing media experience versus media planning which includes connection, context, and content.
• Be instrumental in the Mx excellence and design optimal Mx guidelines for global clients across Havas countries.
• Work closely with data and strategy communities as well as client leadership and specialists’ teams.
• Build relationships with creative/content stakeholders and key media owners to ensure optimized and innovative Mx recommendations for our global clients.
• Ensure optimal Mx delivery for global clients in the countries in liaise with relevant internal specialist teams and make sure processes are respected for local implementation.
• Ensure audience planning and data integration from Mx brief to Mx measurement.
• Ensure quality control on plan recommendation against Mx delivery.
• Provide insightful post campaign optimization.
• Contribute to the client satisfaction.

Previous Experience & Industry Background

• 8+ years professional experience in strategic planning.
• Media, Brand.

Qualifications & Languages:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, or Advertising.
• Languages: English (Intermediate).

Soft skills & Competencies

• Managing execution.
• Being authentic and open.
• Being flexible and adaptable.
• Media and media planning.
• Mx Expert (Connection, Context, Content).
• Omnichannel.
• Strong knowledge of partners and suppliers (Media/Tech/Data/Content).
• Advanced Programmatic.
• OSEP.

Technical Skills

• Media planning tools.
• Advertising technologies.
• Business intelligence software (i.e. Tableau, Datorama).
• Office software.

Contract Type: Permanent

Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability, and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.

Hybrid

Agency :

Job Description Summary :

The Media Development Expert is responsible for developing and deploying best practices for media experiences specifically for global clients.

The role sits between Strategy and Activation and is the point where Strategy is translated into Media Experiences for global clients.

Job Description :

Mission & Responsibilities

1. Contribute to champion Havas' unique approach for global clients to ‘media planning +’ in the form of Mx – emphasizing media experience versus media planning, which includes connection, context, and content.
2. Be instrumental in Mx excellence and design optimal Mx guidelines for global clients across Havas countries.
3. Work closely with data and strategy communities, client leadership, and specialist teams.
4. Build relationships with creative/content stakeholders and key media owners to ensure optimized and innovative Mx recommendations for our global clients.
5. Ensure optimal Mx delivery for global clients in various countries, liaising with relevant internal specialist teams and ensuring processes are followed for local implementation.
6. Ensure audience planning and data integration from Mx brief to Mx measurement.
7. Maintain quality control on plan recommendations against Mx delivery.
8. Provide insightful post-campaign optimization.
9. Contribute to client satisfaction.

Previous Experience & Industry Background

• 8+ years of professional experience in strategic planning.
• Experience in media and branding.

Qualifications & Languages:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, or Advertising.
• Languages: English (Intermediate).

Soft skills & Competencies

• Managing execution.
• Being authentic and open.
• Being flexible and adaptable.
• Expertise in media and media planning.
• Mx Expert (Connection, Context, Content).
• Omnichannel approach.
• Strong knowledge of partners and suppliers (Media / Tech / Data / Content).
• Advanced Programmatic skills.
• OSEP knowledge.

Technical skills

• Media planning tools.
• Advertising technologies.
• Business intelligence software (e.g., Tableau, Datorama).
• Office software.

Contract Type : Permanent

Note : We are committed to equal opportunities and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We welcome applicants regardless of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability, or other factors unrelated to job performance.

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Je houdt je onder andere bezig met creatieve videocampagnes op YouTube, Display campagnes op websites zoals NU.nl, Spotify audio campagnes en zelfs Digital Out Of Home campagnes op billboards op stations/steden/langs de snelweg!

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Wat je gaat doen

Je kan voor jouw klanten de perfecte Digital Media Buyer strategieën bedenken, uitvoeren en borgen;.

Je kan de kwaliteit en het onderhoud van (grote) mediacampagnes bewaken;.

Je maakt klantvragen helder en vertaalt deze door naar concrete acties;.

Je optimaliseert strategieën en werkt mee aan meerdere campagnes van verschillende (grote) accounts;.

Je verzorgt rapportages obv de vooraf opgestelde KPI`s en het bespreken van adviezen;.

Je blijft jouw klanten verrassen met nieuwe, innovatieve oplossingen;.

Je werkt samen met partners om nieuwe kansen te spotten en te creëren;

Je daagt jezelf en het team uit om de lat continue hoger te leggen.

Voel je meteen thuis in ons team. Je toekomstige collega’s geven je graag een inkijk hoe het er bij Springbok aan toegaat.

Bram : "Zelf ben ik al ruim 9 jaar werkzaam voor Springbok en dat zegt eigenlijk al genoeg. Dagelijks houd ik me bezig met het bedenken en inrichten van de DDigital Media Buyer strategie voor een super divers pakket aan klanten, zowel binnen B2B als B2C. Je krijgt bij Springbok het vertrouwen en de vrijheid om samen met jouw klanten constructief te bouwen aan verdere groei en schakelt als specialist met verschillende interne en externe stakeholders. Ook op creatief vlak ben je een belangrijke schakel tussen concept en uiteindelijke doorvertaling richting het online eindproduct en bijbehorende media inkoop. Het voelt écht als je eigen bedrijfje waar je dagelijks graag voor opstaat. Bij Springbok krijg je de mogelijkheid je eigen groeipad vorm te geven. Betekent dit voor jou dat je graag multidisciplinair inzetbaar bent? Dan kan dat! Zo houd ik me bezig met zowel Digital Media Buyer als Social advertising".

Eline : “Ik ben nu bijna twee jaar werkzaam bij Springbok en ik heb veel mogelijkheden gekregen mezelf te ontwikkelen. Zowel op hard-skill als op soft-skill gebied. Je leert veel “on the job” maar er worden ook geregeld kennissessies georganiseerd. Daarnaast helpt jouw eigen ontwikkelplan je bij jouw leerdoelen. Je krijgt bij Springbok ook de mogelijkheid om diverse evenementen bij te wonen. In mijn 1e jaar ben ik al op een event van YouTube, Channable & Google geweest!”.

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Je hebt minimaal 3-4 jaar relevante werkervaring.

Alle ins en outs weten én kunnen toepassen van display advertising kanalen zoals Google Marketing Platform, YouTube, Digital Out Of Home, Seamless Advertising etc.;

Analytisch vermogen. Werken met grote hoeveelheden cijfers/data en daaraan conclusies kunnen verbinden;

Automatisering. Als Digital Media Buyer wil je eigenlijk niets meer handmatig doen. Door de data te koppelen aan jouw campagnes haal jij betere resultaten.

Proactiviteit. Jezelf, klanten en het advertising team blijven uitdagen & verrassen met nieuwe ideeën;

Communicatieve vaardigheden. Met klanten, partners en collega's helder kunnen communiceren waardoor er geen onduidelijkheden ontstaan. Je kunt goed luisteren, samenvatten en anticiperen;

Presenteren. Het overtuigend presenteren van een plan, performance en nieuwe ideeën;

Samenwerken. Samen met anderen de activiteiten richten op een gemeenschappelijk doel.

Wij begrijpen dat salaris een belangrijk aspect is. Daarom bespreken we jouw salariswensen (op basis van jouw kennis en ervaring) tijdens ons eerste contactmoment.

Ontwikkel jezelf verder bij onze Springbok academy. Je haalt bij ons hard -en softskills certificeringen en we gaan graag met je in gesprek over jouw ambities op de lange(re) termijn. Daarnaast mag je 10% van je werktijd aan je eigen ontwikkeling spenderen.

Een keuze uit een dienstverband van 32, 36 of 40 uur per week. Daarnaast kan je er 28 dagen per jaar (op basis van 40 uur) lekker tussenuit en er is een goede balans tussen thuis werken, op kantoor of bijvoorbeeld in de Spaanse zon.

We voorzien je van een telefoon en laptop naar keuze! Gebruik je liever je eigen nummer en telefoon? Dan krijg je een netto vergoeding van €30,00 per maand.

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Jaarlijks organiseert de Springbok feest & sportcommissie leuke activiteiten als: padeltoernooien, wijn -en bierproeverijen, uitjes inclusief overnachting, bordspel avonden en nog veel meer!

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Springbok is een digitaal & creatief bureau voor positieve groei, met 5 kantoren verspreid over Nederland en België. Samen met ambitieuze merken creëren we duurzame groei die goed is voor de planeet, geweldig voor de mens en uitstekend voor bedrijven. En dat doen we met een team van meer dan 400 getalenteerde strategen, dataspecialisten, tech-fanaten en creatieven. Ons bureau werkt voor een groeiend aantal nationale en internationale merken zoals Rituals, Odido, Harman, Jumbo, Renault en Vattenfall.

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Sandton, South Africa | Posted on 28/11/2024

Are you the Sherlock Holmes of the digital world, spotting problems no one else can see and crafting solutions that leave everyone else scratching their heads? Do you live, eat, and breathe all things digital? Can you sniff out potential clients like a bloodhound on a scent trail? If you’ve already got a digital campaign brewing in your mind while reading this, then you, my friend, are exactly who we’re looking for!

At Firewater, we’re on the hunt for a digital ideas guru to join our squad of passionate digital experts. We’re all about delivering top-notch, measurable, and quantifiable solutions to our fantastic clients. Think of us as the Avengers, but with more coffee and fewer capes.

If you love what you do and want to work somewhere that feels like home (but with better Wi-Fi), Firewater is the place for you . Apply now and let’s create some digital magic together!

• Identify opportunities.
• Develop digital strategies based on client briefs ensuring these are aligned with marketing/sales strategies.
• Ability to develop omni-channel campaigns based on client briefs, choosing relevant channels for execution.
• Develop, manage, and measure digital media strategies on all online media platforms.
• Participate and run all client and internal strategy sessions - preparing presentations, compiling all documentation, attending meetings and taking comprehensive notes.
• Present strategies to clients.
• Collaborate closely with the design, content, social media, dev, account management, and project management teams.
• Drive innovative approaches to digital marketing, embracing cutting-edge trends and ideas.
• Create action plans as needed to achieve targets.
• Set measurable objectives to ensure campaigns are meeting the specified requirements.
• Conduct R&D of the latest trends, benchmarks, and best practices.
• Compile comprehensive monthly reporting for active channels and campaigns for each client.
• Meet deadlines related to all areas of work.
• Creative problem solving is a pre-requisite in your day to day.

• Minimum of 4+ years of relevant digital agency experience.
• Experience working on clients in the corporate/business to business sector is essential.
• Strong ability in document writing and compiling reports.
• Ability to develop campaign proposals.
• Experience working on omni-channel/digital/social media campaigns (provide portfolio of latest projects).
• A proactive self-starter who has great attention to detail.
• Passionate in all things digital.
• Strategic thinker.
• Strong analytical expertise.
• Always at the forefront of new trends; a trendsetter.
• Extensive experience in and knowledge of Meta Business, Google services, TikTok, LinkedIn, Microsoft Ads, and other emerging platforms.
• Extensive experience in social media management, content management, and content marketing.
• Proficient in advanced reporting (including tools) and insights.

• Driver's License with own transport.
• Logic and perfectionism.
• Excellent grammar, spelling, and good command of the English language.
• Confident, well-organized, and patient.
• Extremely keen eye for detail and aesthetics, down to the last pixel.
• Driven and motivated to complete projects no matter what it takes.
• Motivate the team to deliver the best possible project, on time and to standard.

We are looking for an experienced and energetic individual to join our in-house team, to take our digital media management and digital video content creation to that NEXT LEVEL!

The successful candidate will be responsible for executing all aspects of our video/digital production, including managing the brand’s social media platforms, creating lead generation campaigns and sales. You will be expected to pitch ideas, produce, shoot, edit content, as well as create compelling copy for various marketing materials. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in sharpening our brand’s online presence and communicating our messaging effectively to our target audience.

• Develop and execute innovative digital media strategies to increase engagement across all platforms.
• Collaborate with designers and other team members to create and curate engaging content for social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc. (Videography and Photography).
• Manage social media accounts across multiple platforms.
• Monitor and analyze social media trends and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes.
• Possess knowledge and understanding of the running, testing, and improvement of Ads on social media platforms and the internet.
• Collaborate with influencers and potentially celebrities in creating partnerships and collaborations.
• Create the stories behind the Isabella Garcia collections and write meaningful and beautiful descriptions for annual and new product releases.
• Be a champion of Isabella Garcia’s image and vision to ensure consistency across all social media platforms. Uphold our brand ethos in every interaction.
• Be adaptable to change, manage different workloads, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Be comfortable with taking initiative and testing new strategies.

• Have a 3-year completed Degree or Diploma.
• Possess formidable proficiency in both photographic and video editing skills.
• Have strong use of Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and After Effects.
• Have proven experience in managing digital and social media platforms, including creating and implementing social media strategies and campaigns.
• Have excellent copywriting skills with the ability to create engaging and persuasive content.
• Can edit audio for VO and music.
• Creative, a perfectionist, and action-driven!
• Highly motivated.
• Accurate with impeccable attention to detail.
• Receptive to constructive feedback, with a willingness to improve and learn.
• Possess excellent communication skills.

• The salary for the position will be discussed during the interview.
• Opportunity to enroll for an MBA Degree.
• Shuttle service to and from the Sandton Gautrain Station.
• Death and Disability Cover.
• Cancer Cover.
• Pension fund.
• Discount on IG products.
• No working over weekends, public holidays, and certain Jewish Holidays.

• A 6-month probation period will apply.

Our client is in the Digital Media and Telecoms Industry.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Business, Marketing or Communication
• A Minimum of 3 years of experience in digital advertising sales with proven experience in meeting and exceeding sales targets
• Prior experience in a tech startup or technology environment advantageous
• Strong understanding of technology and the digital services industry
• Strong working knowledge of digital analytics and reporting tools

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to collaborate, create and manage advertising solutions
• Work closely with the Head of Sales to implement strategic advertising sales plans and source and acquire new agencies and clients through effective sales techniques
• Understand and clearly articulate the value proposition of our advertising products and services
• Prepare and deliver compelling briefs for agencies to execute
• Keep abreast with industry and market trends and opportunities and use insights to make recommendations to adjust sales strategies and offerings
• Manage and oversee agencies within your portfolio
• Meet and exceed set revenue targets and maximize revenue inflow
• Use analytics tools to evaluate the ROI of campaigns and make recommendations for improvement

Sandton, South Africa | Posted on 28/11/2024

Are you the Sherlock Holmes of the digital world, spotting problems no one else can see and crafting solutions that leave everyone else scratching their heads? Do you live, eat, and breathe all things digital? Can you sniff out potential clients like a bloodhound on a scent trail? If you’ve already got a digital campaign brewing in your mind while reading this, then you, my friend, are exactly who we’re looking for!

At Firewater, we’re on the hunt for a digital ideas guru to join our squad of passionate digital experts. We’re all about delivering top-notch, measurable, and quantifiable solutions to our fantastic clients. Think of us as the Avengers, but with more coffee and fewer capes.

If you love what you do and want to work somewhere that feels like home (but with better Wi-Fi), Firewater is the place for you . Apply now and let’s create some digital magic together!

• Identify opportunities.
• Develop digital strategies based on client briefs ensuring these are aligned with marketing/sales strategies.
• Ability to develop omni-channel campaigns based on client briefs, choosing relevant channels for execution.
• Develop, manage, and measure digital media strategies on all online media platforms.
• Participate and run all client and internal strategy sessions - preparing presentations, compiling all documentation, attending meetings and taking comprehensive notes.
• Present strategies to clients.
• Collaborate closely with the design, content, social media, dev, account management, and project management teams.
• Drive innovative approaches to digital marketing, embracing cutting-edge trends and ideas.
• Create action plans as needed to achieve targets.
• Set measurable objectives to ensure campaigns are meeting the specified requirements.
• Conduct R&D of the latest trends, benchmarks, and best practices.
• Compile comprehensive monthly reporting for active channels and campaigns for each client.
• Meet deadlines related to all areas of work.
• Creative problem solving is a pre-requisite in your day to day.

• Minimum of 4+ years of relevant digital agency experience.
• Experience working on clients in the corporate/business to business sector is essential.
• Strong ability in document writing and compiling reports.
• Ability to develop campaign proposals.
• Experience working on omni-channel/digital/social media campaigns (provide portfolio of latest projects).
• A proactive self-starter who has great attention to detail.
• Passionate in all things digital.
• Strategic thinker.
• Strong analytical expertise.
• Always at the forefront of new trends; a trendsetter.
• Extensive experience in and knowledge of Meta Business, Google services, TikTok, LinkedIn, Microsoft Ads, and other emerging platforms.
• Extensive experience in social media management, content management, and content marketing.
• Proficient in advanced reporting (including tools) and insights.

• Driver's License with own transport.
• Logic and perfectionism.
• Excellent grammar, spelling, and good command of the English language.
• Confident, well-organized, and patient.
• Extremely keen eye for detail and aesthetics, down to the last pixel.
• Driven and motivated to complete projects no matter what it takes.
• Motivate the team to deliver the best possible project, on time and to standard.

Who are we? We are a leader in digital media and marketing, delivering impactful multi-platform campaigns across digital ecosystems.

Who are we looking for? A skilled Digital Media Campaign Lead to work on fixed-term one year contract with expertise in developing and managing high-impact digital campaigns. You should be a strategic thinker with strong leadership and analytical abilities, adept at optimising campaigns to meet business objectives.

What will you do?

Develop and present comprehensive digital campaign strategies aligned with business goals.

Identify optimal digital channels (e.g., Google Ads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Programmatic) for audience engagement.

Set and track KPIs such as conversions, lead generation, and engagement.

Audience Research & Targeting :

Conduct audience segmentation using first- and third-party data.

Develop custom audiences and implement retargeting strategies for conversions.

Manage multi-channel digital ad campaigns across search, social, programmatic, and display.

Utilize A / B testing to optimize ad content and campaign performance.

Adjust targeting and budgets in real-time using performance data.

Performance Tracking & Analytics :

Monitor campaign performance through tools like Google Analytics and CRM platforms.

Provide regular performance reports with actionable insights.

Use data to forecast trends and refine strategies.

Budget & Resource Management :

Allocate budgets effectively across digital platforms.

Optimize CPA, ROAS, and CLV while managing media spend.

Collaborate with finance to track budget utilization.

Lead cross-functional teams of media buyers, analysts, and creatives.

Provide strategic guidance and upskill internal teams on digital trends.

Oversee the creation of engaging ad creatives.

Innovation & Industry Trends :

Stay updated on digital trends, ad technologies, and privacy regulations.

Experiment with new formats and AI-driven ad optimizations.

What will you need?

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Digital Advertising, or Media Strategy.

Diploma in SEO.

5+ years of experience managing digital media campaigns.

Previous banking experience.

Proficiency in Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, TikTok Ads, and programmatic platforms (e.g., Google DV360).

Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

This one-year fixed-term contract is an opportunity to drive impactful digital campaigns while contributing to business growth.