Strategic Media Director, Integrated Planning

Dentsu; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsu in Sandton is seeking an experienced audience insights and media strategy leader to guide evidence-based planning and senior-level client engagements. You will translate segmentation into actionable media priorities, lead strategic partnerships, and craft integrated media plans across multiple channels.

Join a dynamic, high-impact team in a permanent full-time role, driving strategic counsel and executive-level presentations while coordinating multi-channel campaigns and ensuring

Qualifications

• Champion evidence-led planning using industry tools and audience data.
• Lead senior presentations and client-facing strategy sessions.
• Develop integrated media strategies across TV, radio, OOH and digital.
• Coordinate multi-channel campaigns across budgets and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Translate audience segmentation into practical channel and investment decisions.
• Build trusted relationships with key client stakeholders.
• Summarize strategies into clear ExCo-level decks for decision-making.
• Deliver integrated media recommendations aligned with business priorities.

Skills

Audience insights

Strategic partnerships

Client leadership

Media planning

Presentation skills

Job description

Dentsu in Sandton is seeking an experienced audience insights and media strategy leader to guide evidence-based planning and senior-level client engagements. You will translate segmentation into actionable media priorities, lead strategic partnerships, and craft integrated media plans across multiple channels.

Join a dynamic, high-impact team in a permanent full-time role, driving strategic counsel and executive-level presentations while coordinating multi-channel campaigns and ensuring