Media Planner/Buyer

Media Planner/Buyer - DurbanREF JB908Employment contract Type: PermanentRemote work: Office bound,Educational Requirements:Grade 121-3 years previous experience in Media planning & BuyingDigital media buying experience (Social, Web and other platforms)Understanding of digital platforms, leads reportingMust have experience with a marketing/digital agency environmentStrong numeracyMust have managed budgets over R500kStrong reporting skills – excelAnalytical skillsDuties & Responsibilities:Engage with digital media houses on latest innovations, platforms and discounts and brand opportunitiesPresent digital proposals to HOA and Head of brand for ongoing marketing campaigns and adhoc campaignsIdentify and present lead generating digital advertising opportunities and present to HOA as monthly plans, ensuring we can optimise marketing campaigns timeouslyLiaise with all digital media stakeholders for procurement: Quotes and invoicingUnderstand all booking schedules and present back to HOA/ Operations Manager for approvalProvide updates on booking changes and cancellations to HOA and BrandManage digital media budget and spend closely with HOA and Head of Brand/ Brand Managers – updating monthly brand spend with actualsCompile payment schedules, bad debt schedules and share with the HOA on daily basis to ensure all accounts are managed and kept up-to dateLiaise with finance on payment plans and flag any matters of urgency with the relevant stakeholdersReporting and analysis – conduct weekly/ monthly reports to HOA and other stakeholders on effectiveness of digital media mix