Senior Media Strategist

4 weeks ago


Sandton, South Africa Zenith Full time

Job Overview


A Senior Media Strategist at Zenith will take overall responsibility for a team, overseeing the day-to-day and strategic outputs for the unit. This individual must have strong account management, team management, and client management skills.


Collaboration, a willingness to teach others, and a desire to push boundaries are essential in this role.


This position requires a high level of accountability and responsibility for large offline and online media investments.


Some working outside standard hours may be necessary.


Key Responsibilities



  • Manage and produce quality work in line with agency processes and global tools.
  • Oversee the delivery of clear, innovative strategies at a senior level.
  • Assist with media negotiations if necessary.
  • Ensure teams (Offline and Online) consolidate flow plans into one flow plan.
  • Work collaboratively with partner agencies.
  • Manage client relationships at all levels in the business.
  • Manage team: motivate, mentor, and discipline if necessary.
  • Ensure seamless work with ATL and digital strategists on the business.
  • Develop other strategists in the team or Groupe.
  • Work on new business pitches as and when required.
  • Manage general work output quality from the business unit.
  • Manage end-to-end financials of your accounts.
  • Hard KPI scores: accurate invoice packs delivered to resources to client to meet payment cycles, financial performance, revenue growth, key client satisfaction, client retention, effective representation of Publicis Media, talent & culture, new business, awards, and set and track spend objectives for ETV, SABC, Media 24, OOH, and other.
  • Report in regularly to the Managing Director.


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