Senior ATL Media Strategist at Publicis Groupe

Job Description

• Manage and produce quality work in line with:   Agency processes & Global tools and processes.
• Produce clear, innovative strategies at a senior level.
• Deliver solid implementation planning briefs.  
• Assist with media negotiations if necessary.
• Ensure flow plans accurately reflect the strategy.
• Ensure teams (Offline and Online) are consolidating flow plans into one flow plan.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies. 
• Manage client relationships at all levels in the business.
• Ensure seamless work with 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 as part of the strategic process
• Manage client budgets and oversee implementation accordingly

Hard KPI scores:

• Effective representation of Starcom Media:  Keep abreast of international and local trends, across all agency disciplines and practices. 
• Bi-annual thought-leadership/opinion piece either written or delivered in a presentation.
• New Business:  Assist with new business pitches.  (Experience in pitching). 
• Awards:  Enter two awards annually, that warrant winning. 
• Set and track spend objectives for ETV, SABC, Media 24, OOH and other.
• Report in regularly to the BUD

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Energetic, self-starting, can-do, good track record of delivering solid ATL strategies and building solid client relationships. Team player.  Instills confidence.  Well presented.  Progressive, forward thinking. Adaptable.  Technology savvy. 

Qualifications

• ATL Strategist with a minimum of 10 years media experience, with a thorough understanding of ATL media (fully versed and able to present a strategy and flow-plan for ATL media).
• Thorough understanding of all planning and buying processes. 
• Thorough understanding and experience of Media Agency processes and tools
• Experience working closely with support and management teams
• Building strong relationships and driving credibility with clients as well as internal/external partners