Senior ATL Media Strategist

Company Description

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.

Job Description

• Manage and produce quality work in line with: Agency processes & Global tools and processes.
• Produce clear, innovative strategies at a senior level.
• Deliver solid implementation planning briefs.
• Assist with media negotiations if necessary.
• Ensure flow plans accurately reflect the strategy.
• Ensure teams (Offline and Online) are consolidating flow plans into one flow plan.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies. 
• Manage client relationships at all levels in the business.
• Ensure seamless work with digital strategists on the business.
• Develop other strategists in the team or Groupe.
• Work on New Business Pitches as and when required
• Manage general work output quality as part of the strategic process
• Manage client budgets and oversee implementation accordingly
• Hard KPI scores:

1. Effective representation of Starcom Media: Keep abreast of international and local trends, across all agency disciplines and practices. 
2. Bi-annual thought-leadership/opinion piece either written or delivered in a presentation.

• New Business: Assist with new business pitches. (Experience in pitching). 
• Awards: Enter two awards annually, that warrant winning. 
• Set and track spend objectives for ETV, SABC, Media 24, OOH and other.
• Report in regularly to the BUD

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

Energetic, self-starting, can-do, good track record of delivering solid ATL strategies and building solid client relationships. Team player. Instills confidence. Well presented. Progressive, forward thinking. Adaptable. Technology savvy. 

Qualifications

• ATL Strategist with a minimum of 10 years media experience, with a thorough understanding of ATL media (fully versed and able to present a strategy and flow-plan for ATL media).
• Thorough understanding of all planning and buying processes. 
• Thorough understanding and experience of Media Agency processes and tools
• Experience working closely with support and management teams
• Building strong relationships and driving credibility with clients as well as internal/external partners

Additional Information

Please note that 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 group 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 affirmation action candidates or designated groups.