Senior Media Strategy Architect

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonuses

Medical & retirement benefits

Growth opportunities

Prestigious Sandton office

Access to cutting-edge media tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Media Strategist to lead cutting‑edge media planning and buying in Sandton. You will develop strategies across digital, print, broadcast, and social, manage budgets, and drive ROI through data‑driven insights.

The role requires 8+ years in media planning and a strong grasp of SEM, social ads, programmatic, and analytics. You will partner with marketing, creative, and sales to deliver cohesive campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business Administration or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years in media planning, strategy and buying with integrated campaigns.
• Proven data‑driven media strategies delivering measurable results.
• Deep understanding of digital marketing including SEM, social ads, programmatic, and analytics.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee comprehensive media strategies across digital, print, broadcast, and social.
• Manage and optimize media budgets for maximum ROI.
• Identify new media opportunities and emerging platforms.
• Analyze campaign performance data and provide strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate with creative, marketing, and sales teams for cohesive execution.
• Negotiate rates and terms with media vendors.

Skills

Media planning

Data-driven strategy

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Vendor management

Presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Advertising/Business Administration

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Media Strategist to lead cutting‑edge media planning and buying in Sandton. You will develop strategies across digital, print, broadcast, and social, manage budgets, and drive ROI through data‑driven insights.

The role requires 8+ years in media planning and a strong grasp of SEM, social ads, programmatic, and analytics. You will partner with marketing, creative, and sales to deliver cohesive campaigns.