Senior Media Specialist

AKQA Inc; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital services company in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Media Specialist to develop and execute performance marketing strategies across paid media platforms. This senior role involves working a late-shift schedule to better align with international clients and requires experience in managing campaigns and analytics. Join a collaborative team with a hybrid work approach and contribute to impactful marketing efforts.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Extensive range of benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in planning, executing, and optimizing performance marketing campaigns.
• Deep understanding of paid media platforms and digital marketing trends.
• Skilled in using analytics tools to evaluate performance.
• Strong project management abilities with cross-functional collaboration experience.

Responsibilities

• Support and grow global client relationships with the Media Director.
• Lead client calls scheduled during later South African hours.
• Develop and oversee performance marketing strategies across multiple platforms.
• Optimize media planning and execution to deliver measurable results.
• Collaborate with internal teams for alignment across creative, media, and strategy.

Skills

Performance marketing campaign optimization

Paid media platform expertise

Analytics tools proficiency

Project management

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Senior Media Specialist

At AKQA, we blend the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products, and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination and deliver impressive returns for our clients.

AKQA Johannesburg are looking for a Senior Media Specialistto join our growing team, working a late-shift schedule (2 PM - 10 PM SAST). This senior role is designed to strengthen our global coverage and better align with international client time zones. As a key strategic partner in performance marketing, you’ll support client engagements, lead campaign execution, and ensure seamless delivery across multiple paid media channels.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Partner closely with the Media Director to support and grow global client relationships.
• Lead or support client calls scheduled during later South African hours.
• Represent the team in cross-regional meetings with AKQA studios and global clients.
• Develop and oversee end-to-end performance marketing strategies across Google Ads, Meta, Programmatic, and other paid media platforms.
• Lead media planning, forecasting, execution, and optimization of campaigns to deliver measurable results.
• Analyze and report on campaign performance, translating insights into actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment across creative, media, and strategy.
• Define and track performance KPIs, ensuring ongoing optimization and achievement of client goals.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Demonstrated success in planning, executing, and optimizing performance marketing campaigns.

Deep understanding of paid media platforms, bidding strategies, and digital marketing trends.

Skilled in using analytics tools to evaluate performance and guide strategic decisions.

Strong project management abilities with proven success in managing cross-functional collaboration.

Excellent communication and client-facing skills; able to lead discussions and present strategies confidently.

Experience working with global clients and accommodating international time zones is a plus.

Explore our extensive range of benefits

We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.