Who we are:

We are the ROI Agency

We blend data, technology and brilliant specialists to scout out new opportunities, solve complex challenges and grow our clients’ business

What we believe:

We believe in exploring new perspectives. Looking at things differently. Turning structures upside down, back to front and sideways. Excited by what we might find.

Thinking big and acting bigger

So we think big. And act bigger. Stay versatile and interconnected. We approach everything with an inventive spirit and rigorous mindset. Individually we’re great, but as a team we’re unstoppable. Together, we seek out opportunities, frame problems and solve complex challenges. Our collective brilliance exposes breakthroughs. Our capability unleashes creativity. We pursue a new perspective and deliver a new kind of ROI.

The Job Description:

A Digital Media Planner is expected to be data driven, insights lead and a creative thinker, who strives to make meaningful impact on the business. 

This role demands confidence, presence, and the skills to make a meaningful impact. Never just taking and executing orders, Digital Planners are expected to direct, inspire, and add value at every turn.

A high level of collaboration, a willingness to teach others and a real desire to push the boundaries is what will be expected.

In addition, this role requires a high level of accountability and responsibility over the digital media investments we are entrusted to manage.  

Some working outside the standard working hours may be necessary. 

The Job Purpose:

• To demonstrate real passion, care and vision for the brands in your portfolio.
• To be accountable for the successful delivery of digital media flow plans, media opportunity evaluations and reports.
• Ensure collaboration and alignment with other external agency partners.
• Work closely with both the digital strategist and the internal digital ad ops team (or Campaign Managers).
• Work with the digital strategist to ensure complete understanding of the digital strategy and accurate translation thereof into a digital media flow-plan
• Once the digital flow-plan is approved, work closely with the Ad Ops Team (campaign Managers) to clearly and accurately brief in the campaign
• Work closely with the Ad Operations team to ensure accurate and optimized campaign execution, delivery, and reporting.
• In addition, work closely with the Digital reporting manager and the Digital Strategist to collate the monthly campaign reports
• Work closely with the Ad Ops team to ensure accurate billing packs are delivered each month to the media buying team + ensure that any AP (accounts payable) invoice queries are cleared each month
• Together with the team, successfully meet the client’s contracted KPI’s and the commercial targets.
• Resolve digital media related issues with a solution driven mindset, whilst maintaining strong relationships with colleagues, agency partners and clients. 
• Ensure budgets are properly managed and financial losses mitigated due to under / over-spends.
• Work collaboratively with the team to maintain highest taxonomy standards.
• Work collaboratively with the Head of Digital at Publicis Media
• Work on any monthly digital reporting that is required for Global teams on your accounts

What you can expect in an average week:

You will be involved with numerous brand managers, so it’s important to develop a good understanding and identify specific business needs for each one.

Your average week may include:

• Attend key client briefings, status meetings, integration meetings with agency partners 
• Be present and on time, to all required meetings.
• Work collaboratively with our colleagues, global teams and creative agency partners.
• Collaboratively work with and direct the digital campaign managers, DV360 and search specialists.
• Work collaboratively within the Digital Advertising Operations and Media Buying Team.
• Write and present internal briefs across all digital disciplines, monitor progress, direct optimization changes, avoid under / over-spends and add provide insight to post campaign reports.  
• Sign off digital media billing packs relevant to your portfolio, to ensure alignment and avoid under and overspends.
• Update monthly forecasting reports
• Ensure the planning platform is kept up to date and digital integrations are added and maintained.     
• Keep your Google, Facebook, Twitter and any other required media owner certifications up to date and participate in required training sessions.
• Ensure that your time sheets are maintained and timeously updated. 

Qualifications:

• A marketing / media / communications degree, diploma or certificate
• Google Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
• Google Analytics
• Google Ads Video
• Google Shopping Ads
• Google Display Ads
• Google Ads Search
• Facebook Blueprint Planning

Experience:

• At least 1 year of digital media planning experience

Publicis Groupe, the second largest communications group in the world, employing over 100 000 talented minds, across 100 countries. Publicis Groupe has made a name for itself by putting its people first. We, at Publicis Groupe Africa, are no different. With over 60 agencies across 36 countries on the continent, there’s no better place to grow a rewarding career in media, communications, marketing or advertising in Africa.

Publicis Groupe Africa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibits any forms of discrimination or harassment. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees in line with our Employment Equity Plan. All appointments will be based on qualifications, experience and best fit, but preference will be given to all candidates from designated groups. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within two weeks after submitting your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful. For more information and other vacancies, visit PublicisGroupeAfrica.com.