Media Strategist & Account Manager

Findojobs South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media agency in Gauteng is seeking a Media Strategist & Account Manager to manage media activities and build strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will oversee campaign budgets, monitor KPIs, and develop innovative media strategies. This role requires expertise in both traditional and digital media, with an emphasis on collaboration across various teams. Talent for developing insightful post-campaign analyses is essential. This is a full-time permanent role located in Sandton.

Qualifications

• Experience managing media activities across traditional and digital platforms.
• Ability to monitor KPIs and budgets effectively.
• Proven track record in building brand relationships.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with brand client teams.
• Compile high quality, innovative media strategies.
• Manage day-to-day media activities of brands.
• Allocate and monitor campaign budgets.
• Provide insights in post-campaign reports.

Skills

Strong relationship building

Media strategy formulation

Budget management

KPI monitoring

Collaboration with agencies

Job description

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Media Strategist & Account Manager

Apply locations Sandton time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: July 17, 2025 (1 day left to apply) job requisition id R1081451 The MAM is the central contact person responsible for managing and driving all media related aspects of the brands in his/her portfolio, including having a clear understanding of the brands, providing strategic direction, monitoring KPIs and budgets, as well as ensuring the effective implementation and buying of all campaigns.

Media Strategist & Account Manager page is loaded

Media Strategist & Account Manager

Apply locations Sandton time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: July 17, 2025 (1 day left to apply) job requisition id R1081451 The MAM is the central contact person responsible for managing and driving all media related aspects of the brands in his/her portfolio, including having a clear understanding of the brands, providing strategic direction, monitoring KPIs and budgets, as well as ensuring the effective implementation and buying of all campaigns.

Job Description:

Specific responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with his/her respective brand client teams.
• Have a deep understanding of ABInBev’s business and each brand within his/her portfolio.
• Manage the overall day-to-day media activity of the brands in his/her portfolio.
• Based on client briefs, compile high quality, innovative media strategies (traditional + digital).
• Encourage collaboration with relevant Dentsu partner agencies, eg. Dentsu Creative.
• Manage output across all Dentsu partner agencies and integrate seamlessly.
• Allocate realistic budgets to campaigns / media platforms and monitor accordingly.
• Agree on and then track / monitor KPIs, ensuring that these are met.
• On approval of strategies, brief media planner to compile campaign schedules.
• Oversee approval of schedules and ensure accurate buying briefs.
• Do monthly flow plan checks and address over-/underspends.
• Continuously look for and present proactive media ideas to the brand teams.
• Evaluate media proposals and make recommendations to client accordingly.
• Put together insightful post campaign reports, including recommendations for future campaigns.
• Together with the insights division, drive competitive brand reviews when / if required.
• Assist the buyer in chasing creative material, when and if required.
• On a weekly basis, communicate accurate account status to client and internal team.
• Support the BUD / Hub in providing portfolio related information when / if required.
• Assist the finance team in resolving invoice queries.

Location:

Sandton

Brand:

Iprospect

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

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