Digital Media Strategist

Pty; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Media Development Expert to elevate media experiences for global clients. This role bridges strategy and activation, ensuring that media planning is not just about logistics but about creating meaningful connections through content. You will work closely with data, strategy, and creative teams to develop innovative media experiences that resonate with audiences. With a focus on quality control and client satisfaction, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape media strategies across diverse markets. If you're passionate about media and ready to make an impact, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in strategic planning and media brand development.
• Strong knowledge of media, tech, data, and content partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Champion unique media planning approaches for global clients.
• Design optimal media experience guidelines for various countries.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Media Planning

Content Marketing

Audience Planning

Flexibility and Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Marketing

Master's Degree in Advertising

Tools

Business Intelligence Software (Tableau, Datorama)

Media Planning Tools

Advertising Technologies

Office Software

Job description

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.
• Contribute to 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.
• Managing.
• Being authentic and open.
• Being flexible and adaptable.
• Media and media planning.
• Mx Expert (Connection Context Content).
• 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.

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