Media Director
4 weeks ago
Management and strategic ownership of the division, ensuring the current business remains sustainable whilst identifying new revenue streams aligned to the group development vision and plan. Working closely with other division heads in the business to align and benefit from synergies of operation and industry touch points within the African power & energy as well as mining sectors. Lead the team on journey of embracing new technologies and strategies in a digital-first content future. Has experience and in-depth knowledge of SEO in the B2B markets
You will be responsible for but not limited to:
Strategic growth of Media division and brands
Initiate and drive new multi-media product development
Final control of editorial content & quality
Enable & ensure adherence to processes for the creation high-ROI content
Oversight of production of magazines and digital products
Management of data and distribution globally
Team and staff management (approx. 20 heads in division)
Driving, motivating, leading sales team towards continuous improvement
Management of Johannesburg branch and outsourced partner (approx. 5 heads)
Full responsibility for budget generation and financial control of the division
Provide weekly/monthly progress reports and management feedback
**Education**:
Matric
3 Year relevant tertiary degree or higher
At least 7 years B2B or B2C publishing or media experience
3 Years management experience in the media industry
In-depth knowledge of SEO best practices
Experience in content marketing
Understanding of multi-media content production
Understanding of CMS systems, especially Word Press
International exposure
Must be prepared to fly to Johannesburg for 2-3 days every second month
Must have valid passport (for occasional international travel)
**Skills**:
Excellent communication skills (Afrikaans & English) across mediums
Leadership & team motivation
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Professionalism, integrity, must be well presented
Strong commercial and financial acumen
Outstanding interpersonal and motivational skills
Servant leadership attitude
Likes to challenge and strive for continuous improvement
Able to fit in with the fun, energetic, entrepreneurial culture of the company
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: R55 000,00 - R60 000,00 per month
