Media Planner/buyer

3 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa Admakers International Full time

**Location**: Cape Town/ Mowbray
**Department**: Marketing/Advertising
**Reports to**: Media Analyst

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Media Planning & Strategy**:

- Develop comprehensive media plans that align with client or company goals.
- Conduct audience research to identify the most effective media channels and touchpoints.
- Analyze market trends and media consumption habits to inform media strategy.
- Work closely with the creative team to ensure that media plans are in sync with creative execution.
- **Budget Management**:

- Allocate media budgets across various channels to optimize ROI.
- Negotiate rates and placements with media vendors to secure the best value.
- Monitor and adjust media spend based on performance and shifting priorities.
- **Campaign Execution & Monitoring**:

- Coordinate the implementation of media plans across different platforms.
- Track and measure the effectiveness of media campaigns, providing insights and recommendations for optimization.
- Ensure timely delivery and placement of all media content.
- **Client/Stakeholder Communication**:

- Present media strategies and plans to clients or internal stakeholders.
- Maintain regular communication with clients or stakeholders to provide updates and gather feedback.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with media vendors and partners.
- **Reporting & Analysis**:

- Generate post-campaign reports to evaluate performance against KPIs.
- Analyze data to identify trends and insights that can improve future media planning.
- Present findings and recommendations to clients or internal teams.
- **Collaboration**:

- Work closely with cross-functional teams including creative, account management, and data analytics.
- Collaborate with digital marketing teams to integrate online and offline media strategies.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in media planning, preferably in an agency setting.
- Strong knowledge of media planning tools and software (e.g., Nielsen, Comscore, Google Analytics).
- Proficiency in both traditional and digital media channels.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Experience with programmatic buying and digital ad platforms (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Ads).
- Familiarity with emerging media channels and technologies.
- Certification in media planning or digital marketing (e.g., Google AdWords, IAB Certification).

**Working Conditions**:

- This position may require occasional travel to meet with clients or attend industry events.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temp to perm

Pay: From R25 000,00 per month

Application Deadline: 2024/09/30



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