Digital Account DirectorAssociate South Africa

Brunswick Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 30,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking strategic advisory firm as a Digital Account Director or Associate in Johannesburg. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance your career in SEO within corporate communications. You will support the SEO team with audits and analysis while developing content strategies informed by keyword research. Collaborate with dynamic digital and communications teams to align strategies and explore areas like social media and AI. If you are self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of hands-on experience in marketing or corporate communications SEO.
• Ability to analyze digital performance data and provide actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Support the SEO team with audits, reporting, and analysis.
• Develop effective content strategies based on keyword research.

Skills

SEO

Digital Marketing

Content Marketing

Analytics

Public Relations

Account Management

Tools

Google Webmaster Tools

CRM

SEM

Pinterest

LinkedIn

Facebook

Job description

Brunswick is a strategic advisory firm focused on critical issues. Our purpose is to help the great value-creating organizations of the world play a more successful role in society. We advise on business-critical issues at the intersection of business, politics, and society, helping leaders of large complex organizations navigate these interconnected worlds. As a global firm operating as one profit centre, Brunswick can seamlessly and effectively meet client needs wherever they are in the world.

Background

Founded in London in 1987, Brunswick's global partnership has grown organically to 27 offices in 18 countries. We began as an M&A and financial communications firm and expanded our capabilities over time to provide expert advice on a range of business-critical issues. We invested in new offices, sector teams, and practice groups including investor engagement, shareholder activism, governance, regulatory and public affairs including geopolitical, crisis, litigation, social issues including climate change and diversity, equity and inclusion, cybersecurity, data and privacy, employee engagement, digital communications, opinion research and analysis, and creative services.

The Role

Brunswick Group is looking to expand its growing Digital practice with a Digital Account Director or Associate to join the team in Johannesburg. This role is ideal for someone wishing to expand their career in SEO for corporate communications.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support the SEO team with audits, reporting, and analysis while learning about corporate comms SEO.
2. Develop effective content strategies based on keyword research and competitive analysis.
3. Collaborate with broader digital and communications teams to align search strategy with various workflows.
4. Opportunities to learn more about corporate comms, social media, and AI.

Candidate Requirements

• At least 2-3 years of experience with hands-on marketing or corporate communications SEO. Preference for an SEO practitioner over an SEO manager.
• Ability to analyze digital performance data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present findings and recommendations clearly.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask in high-pressure situations.
• The ability to operate effectively in a commercial, self-starting, and fast-paced environment.

General Characteristics

• 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.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Maintaining and strengthening a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace are pillars of Brunswick's culture and key to our future success. Valuing and supporting every colleague as an individual while helping them reach their full potential is critical to attracting and developing our greatest strength—our people. By embracing our differences and diverse perspectives, we create richer experiences within our firm and enhance the quality of the ideas and advice that we deliver to our clients.

Required Experience

Position: Director

Key Skills

Marketing, Public Relations, Digital Account, Google Webmaster Tools, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Account Management, SEM, CRM, SEO, Content Marketing, Facebook, Email Campaigns, ROI, Analytics