OOH Traffic Controller Internship - 12 Months at Publicis Groupe

Overview

• Out of Home is where brands meet people in the real world. In this role you will keep OOH campaigns moving – making sure the right artwork reaches the right site, on time and to spec – and learn how outdoor media is planned, booked and proven. 

Responsibilities

What You Will Do 

• Coordinate artwork, material deadlines and specifications with creative agencies and media owners 
• Track campaign flighting, site lists and installation dates in the traffic schedule 
• Collect and file proof-of-flighting and compliance photos, and flag missing or incorrect sites 
• Maintain accurate campaign records and trackers across multiple clients 
• Support the team with supplier queries and campaign status updates 
• Learn OOH planning and audit tools used by the team 

Your 12-Month Learning Journey 

• Month 1 – Foundations: Connected Media bootcamp, platform certifications and pod induction 
• Months 2–4 – Rotation: short rotations across Strategy, Operations and Performance (about a week per discipline with a specialist) 
• Months 5–10 – Seat: live placement in the home team with a named mentor and defined account responsibilities 
• Months 10–12 – Absorption gate: assessment against the Connected Media JD and offer into a commercially approved role, where available 

Who We Are Looking For 

• A highly organised, deadline-driven graduate who enjoys coordination and attention to detail, and is comfortable following up with many stakeholders at once.

Qualifications

• Completed relevant tertiary qualification (3-year degree or 3-year diploma) in the field listed below 
• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Office (Excel in particular) 
• Good written and verbal communication skills 
• Available for a 12-month, Johannesburg-based internship from March 2027 
• A positive attitude, curiosity and a commitment to learning 
• Preferred field of study: Marketing, media, advertising, communications, operations or a related field

Nice to have 

• Interest in outdoor and digital out-of-home (DOOH) media 
• Valid driver’s licence (desirable for occasional site checks)