Digital Strategy Planner

Ithemba Recruitment- Sourcing Top Talent; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Digital Strategist to develop and implement comprehensive digital strategies that align with brand communication goals. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of SEO, SEM, and SMM, and experience leading multi-platform marketing campaigns. Strong analytical capabilities and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences are essential. This role requires a minimum of 3-5 years in digital strategy and communication, alongside a matriculation qualification.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 - 5 years experience in communication strategy and digital strategy.
• Strong data background and relevant qualifications.
• Deep understanding of individual digital channels (SEO, SEM, SMM).

Responsibilities

• Translate lead agency communication strategies across the conversion funnel.
• Develop and implement annual digital playbooks & campaign strategies.
• Lead all strategic and creative client workshops.

Skills

Digital strategy

SEO

SEM

SMM

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Matric

Associated qualifications and certificates

Job description

Digital Strategist skilled in digital strategy within the context of an integrated brand and communication strategy.

Duties and responsibilities

• Digital strategy translating lead agency communication strategies across the conversion funnel.
• Developed annual digital playbooks & campaign strategies together with roll-out plans, measurement & reporting.
• Developed Brand Positioning Strategies across a range of categories and industries
• Deep understanding of individual digital channels (SEO, SEM SMM) and how they all work together.
• Generate and lead all strategic and creative client workshops
• Understanding of Paid, owned & earned media, implementation and optimisation tactics.
• Strong data background and associated qualifications and certificates
• Experience in digital, social & brand strategy and knowledge of how to leverage them to achieve marketing goals.
• Can clearly and persuasively communicate strategic recommendations to internal and external audiences with variable levels of understanding.
• Experience helping to lead integrated, multi-platform marketing campaigns.
• Understanding of KPIs and how best to measure success in brand, digital or social strategy.
• A grasp of how business, brands and consumers interact.
• Facility with interpreting research, the difference between an observation and an insight, and how to best apply them to marketing strategies.
• Experience in synthesis of research and business data into insights and idea generation.
• Ability to collaborate with creative team in developing concepts and campaigns.
• Anticipates and develops solutions to client needs and problems.
• Market and Consumer Trends
• Trend Forecast
• Strategic Insights

Qualifications and experience

• Matric
• Strong data background and associated qualifications and certificates
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years experience in communication strategy and digital strategy
• Deep understanding of individual digital channels (SEO, SEM SMM) and how they all work together.
• Experience in digital, social & brand strategy and knowledge of how to leverage them to achieve marketing goals.
• Developed Brand Positioning Strategies across a range of categories and industries