Media Specialist

Capital Edge Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Cape Town is looking for an experienced Media Specialist. In this role, you will oversee media planning, manage relationships with media partners, and handle advertising materials. The ideal candidate has a background in media management with at least 5 years of experience and a relevant degree. This position offers a dynamic environment and the opportunity to work closely with the Group Head of Marketing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in media management.
• Proven track record of working within a media agency.
• Strong experience in developing and maintaining media strategies to meet business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee media planning across all traditional media channels.
• Manage and maintain media flow plans.
• Respond to external media queries and manage relationships with media partners.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce, Marketing, or a related field

Job description

Media Specialist position available in Cape Town.

If you have a strong background in media management and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the Group Head of Marketing with media planning, strategy, and execution as a Media Specialist.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee media planning across all traditional media channels.
• Manage and maintain media flow plans.
• Coordinate with creative agencies to track deliverables.
• Handle the dispatch of advertising material to media houses.
• Respond to external media queries and manage relationships with media partners.
• Track competitor media activity and generate reports.
• Prepare media performance and spend reports.
• Stay up to date with media trends and industry developments.
• Process media invoices and oversee budget management.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in media management.
• Proven track record of working within a media agency.
• Strong experience in developing and maintaining media strategies to meet business objectives.
• Demonstrable expertise in media planning and execution.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strategic thinker with the ability to adapt quickly.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Independent and proactive working approach.
• Analytical mindset with a detail-oriented approach.
• Strong ethical awareness and integrity in decision-making.