Account Director - SEO / Paid Campaign

Brunswick Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading strategic advisory firm is seeking a Digital Executive or Account Director to enhance its Digital practice in Johannesburg. The role involves managing paid digital campaigns, analyzing data for insights, and supporting SEO initiatives. Candidates should have 3-5 years of SEO experience and strong skills in digital campaign management. This position offers an excellent opportunity to transition into corporate communications-focused SEO while contributing to a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of proven SEO experience, preferably in an agency or corporate communications environment.
• Hands-on experience managing paid campaigns on Google PPC and social media platforms.
• Ability to analyze digital performance data and provide actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Manage paid digital campaigns (Google PPC, and social media paid amplification campaigns).
• Create reports and deliver insights on paid campaigns.
• Support the SEO team with reporting and analysis while learning about corporate communications SEO.

Skills

SEO Experience

Paid Campaign Management

Data Analysis

Strong Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Tools

Google PPC

SEO Tools

Job description

Brunswick Group is looking to expand its growing Digital practice with a Digital Executive or Account Director to join the team in Johannesburg. This role is ideal for someone currently managing paid digital campaigns across Google PPC and social media and who is eager to transition into and / or learn more about SEO.

This role offers a great opportunity for a digital campaign professional to broaden their expertise and transition into corporate communications-based SEO while contributing to a leading strategic advisory firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage paid digital campaigns (Google PPC, and social media paid amplification campaigns).
• Create reports and deliver insights on paid campaigns both internally and to clients.
• Support the SEO team with reporting and analysis while learning about corporate comms SEO.
• Collaborate with digital and communications teams to align paid media strategies with various workflows.
• Prepare well-written, organized and thoughtful reports and advice notes on SEO.
• Express a point of view in a thoughtful manner; able to analyse and distil complex information.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• 3–5 years of proven SEO experience, preferably in an agency or corporate communications environment
• Hands-on experience fully managing paid campaigns on Google PPC and social media platforms.
• Strong understanding of SEO tools.
• Ability to analyze digital performance data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present findings and recommendations clearly.
• Adaptable and able to operate in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.
• Highly organized, with the ability to multitask and manage priorities.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Willingness to take initiative and seek out learning opportunities.
• Broader experience with corporate social media and SEO.
• Interest in the broader fields of communications, business, or financial issues.

About Brunswick

Brunswick is a global advisory firm. We help companies tackle high-stakes issues, navigate complex stakeholder relationships, and deliver high-impact outcomes.

Our clients value our ability to anticipate, shape, and respond to the key players and forces in the financial and investment arena, regulatory and geopolitical universe, NGO community, workforce and beyond. They rely on us for deep experience, fresh perspectives and original thinking. So, in Brunswick you will find an exceptional range of experience and talent with a rich mix of backgrounds. From the beginning, we have prioritized attracting, developing, and retaining the best professionals in the industry, united by a culture of inclusivity, excellence, and intellectual curiosity.

Founded in 1987 in London, the firm has organically grown to 27 offices in 18 countries across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia. We operate as a “one-firm firm” with no individual profit centers. This allows us to assemble fully integrated, bespoke teams for each client, able to draw on the full resources of Brunswick anywhere in the world.

Brunswick is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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