Are you a digital media Jedi? A leading digital production company in South Africa are looking for a Digital Media Strategist to join their fun, fast paced team in Johannesburg. As part of the media team you will be driving revenue for some of the most well established brands in the world. Their primary goal will be to cut through the online clutter, identify and reach the most qualified audiences, and turn them into the most profitable bookings possible for their clients. It’s a straightforward goal, but one that requires major expertise [and technology]

The perfect Digital Media Strategist for this job in Johannesburg will have excellent paid search skills, the level of digital media knowledge that translates to confidence, A manager’s mindset, and a career mindset. Your job duties will include Reporting (Client deliverables, Ongoing Monitoring Report); Optimization; Reallocation of cross-channel budgets; Ensure best practices are implemented; Pre/Post analysis of optimization; Client communication for tier 2 accounts; Delegate work load to Sr. Media and Media Analysts; Audits (manage reports and ensure that associates are properly managing KPIs); and training

Requirements for this Digital Media Strategist job in Johannesburg:

- Relevant degree
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience directly managing paid search campaigns
- Display advertising experience is a plus
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to upfront media strategies
- Thorough understanding of direct response marketing in the digital age; media planning
- Detail oriented, well organized, and ability to multi-task in a results oriented business environment
- Proficient in MS Office, with an expertise in MS Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required