Current Vacancies at Clockwork Media SA

• We are searching for a highly analytical Media Planner to design and oversee our media and advertising campaigns for our Microsoft Xbox account. Your chief goal will be to enhance our media marketing campaigns to increase brand awareness and customer loyalty working on multiple marketing regions all over the world.
• This is an exciting opportunity for a Junior Media Planner to learn and grow working closely with the Microsoft head office.
• In this position, your principal responsibilities will include analysing target audiences, managing campaign budgets, and evaluating campaign performance. As a Media Planner, in-depth knowledge of market research and target audiences is essential.  

Key roles and responsibilities include: 

• Seeking opportunities to develop and manage holistic paid social plans agnostic to channel or publishers.
• The use of self-service digital media ad platforms such as Instagram (Meta), TikTok, Snapchat, Twitter, YouTube, and Reddit; and/or unified-service platforms and data dashboards (e.g., Sprinklr, PowerBI).
• Understanding business goals and develop go-to-market paid social media briefs with performance KPIs and benchmarks.
• Managing multiple paid social media campaigns and projects at any given time (including budgets, timelines, adhering to high standards for quality of work).
• Keeping track of market budgets, spend, audience definitions, asset naming and taxonomy for reporting, and KPIs for benchmarking.
• Proficient to mastery use of Microsoft Excel (e.g., creating pivots, conditional formatting, etc.) is a must.
• Seeking input from and embrace collaboration with colleagues and cross-team members in order to advance quality of work and deliver on media transparency and accountability.
• Working cross-functionally with internal gaming stakeholders to implement the go-to-market plan and project manage execution and collaboration with the activation team to ensure high quality output. 

Requirements and skills:

• At least 1-2 years of digital planning experience
• An analytical thinker with the ability to derive insights from data analysis for reporting and the development of future media campaign briefs gleamed from audience insights.
• Social buying or activation background.

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• Clockwork is seeking a Junior Digital Strategist with a strong analytical mind to contribute to the agency’s strategic digital offering. The strategist’s main responsibilities will include conducting research, developing, and implementing social strategies, and setting the standard for digital excellence within the agency.
• The ideal candidate should possess up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the digital media landscape. We are looking for an individual who takes a comprehensive approach to achieving our clients’ objectives. As such, the candidate must be able to identify compelling audience insights, determine relevant channels and media touchpoints, promote holistic ecosystem thinking, and deliver impactful reports.
• We are seeking a proactive and passionate digital media professional who excels at delivering innovative solutions to complex problems. We value a team player who embraces a collaborative approach, focusing on building and maintaining strong relationships with client.
• As the digital media specialist, you will work alongside a highly skilled team of Project Managers, Copywriters & Media Planners. This role will involve servicing Xbox as a brand. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop social media strategies that align with the client’s business objectives.
• Collaborate and integrate with Media Planners, Data Analysts, Creatives, and Project Managers to deliver integrated strategic solutions, digital campaigns, and drive client business growth.
• Contribute to the growth of Xbox’s social media offering through proposals and pitches.
• Identify and share new digital media opportunities.
• Collaborate with social media suppliers by providing clear briefs, overseeing implementation, and reporting on performance.
• Maintain a broad strategic perspective, offering ongoing support and advice to client that may influence the strategy and prompt a change in direction.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Media Planning, Communication Strategy, Digital Marketing, or a related field.
• Previous experience as a Digital/Social Media Strategist or in a similar role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with a focus on meeting deadlines and meticulous attention to detail.
• Stay updated on emerging digital trends, updates from major industry players, and international media developments.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively engage with clients and collaborate with internal teams to drive strategies forward.
• Experience working with tech and gaming brands would be advantageous.

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• Clockwork is seeking a Junior Animator/Editor to join our growing Xbox production team. You will collaborate closely with the Creative Director, Designers, and Writers to assist in the creation of assets and deliver high-quality and innovative motion graphic content. As an integral part of the creative process, you will be responsible for creating engaging and complex animations for various media. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop highly engaging and intricate animations using various techniques and software.
• Collaborate closely with the Video and Design teams to understand project requirements and goals.
• Resizing and localising content for markets around the world, in socially optimised sizes
• Assist in selecting appropriate graphic and animation styles for each project. 

Qualities:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to understand and adhere to brand style guidelines while producing work that aligns with the desired aesthetic.
• Strong problem-solving skills through visual design.
• Effective time management, multitasking, and meeting deadlines.
• Detail-oriented approach with a focus on quality control.
• Self-motivated individual capable of working independently and collaboratively.

Essential Skills:

• Proficiency in After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop.

Highly Desirable Skills:

• Some experience with video editing in Adobe Premiere.
• Knowledge of design principles.
• Passion for video production and a willingness to learn additional video-related skills.

Qualifications:

• Proven work experience in graphic design, including video and animation.
• A strong portfolio showcasing your work, which must be included with your application.
• Passion and knowledge in gaming is a plus.

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• The successful candidate will be a self-motivated leader with a track record of expertise in social media. They must have an avid desire to learn and explore emerging trends and must be confident in their ability to make a statement regarding the direction of social media.

Responsibilities:

• Acting as the key social media representative of the agency
• Participating in the brainstorming and development of social media opportunities
• Stay up-to-date with new digital technologies and social media best practices
• Scale the social media function: set-up the department for expansion, hire team members and structure the team, build rock solid processes and frameworks
• In conjunction with the Data and Strategy teams, develop clear, measurable goals and performance metrics for all social channels; monitoring and reporting on regularly to optimise
• Educating co-workers from other disciplines on our social media capabilities and experience
• Manage a team of Social and Community Managers.

Requirements:

• Enthusiastic and energetic
• Passionate about networking, social media landscape, relationship building, and working with different disciplines across the agency
• Naturally motivated and self-directed
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Knowledge of relevant social media platforms and publishing tools, as well as experience with influencer marketing are essential skills
• Solid project management and reporting skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Time management and multitasking skills
• Kindness

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• Clockwork is looking for a 2D Animator to join their growing production team. You will be responsible for working hand in hand with the Video team, Creative Director, Designers, and Writers, aiding with the creation of assets, then bringing them to life and delivering high quality and innovative motion graphic content. You will be an integral part of every stage in the creative process. 

Responsibilities:

• Create highly engaging complex 2D animations for a diverse array of media.
• Work closely with Video and Designers to understand the project scope and objectives. 
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to share new design ideas. 
• Assist in selecting appropriate graphic and animation styles for the project. 

Qualities:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills 
• Ability to comprehend and uphold brand style guidelines, producing work of a suitable style 
• Ability to solve an array of challenges through visual design 
• Manage time effectively, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines 
• Detail-oriented individual who reviews his/her work carefully, quality control is key 
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaborate with a team 

Requirements

Essential Skills:

• Solid Experience with After Effects, Illustrator and Photoshop

Highly Desirable Skills:

• Some experience with editing video in Adobe Premiere
• Some experience in design
• Passion for video and willingness to learn additional video related skills

Qualifications:

• At least two to three years’ graphic design experience including using video and animation. 
• A strong portfolio, which must be part of your application.
• Agency Experience a bonus

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• An ideal candidate for this opening should have outstanding organisational and time management skills accompanied by excellent communication both verbal and written. The successful candidate should be able to work within a team, maintain company processes and systems, timeously and with little supervision.

Reporting to: Operations Director

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Working within a team

• Working closely with all Business Units to ensure effective rollout of company procedures.
• Assists with effective staff resourcing and work scoping.

Planning and Organising

• Assist in production timing plans based on briefs and help to determine deadlines.
• Ensure internal efficiency of the utilisation of resources.
• Schedule and communicate the Operations Director’s availability.

Communication and reporting

• Learn and demonstrate the ability to engage in continuous communication with Account Managers and all Production teams.
• Carry out any Operations reporting assistance when required.

Traffic and Operations

• Help staff members to meet established agency standards on briefs.
• To learn and improve the organisation’s workflow and processes.
• To participate and contribute to Traffic and Operational presentations.
• Produce and communicate an internal resource list with availability to staff members.
• Enable each team member to determine his/her workload.
• Learn and participate in liaising and documenting all freelance work.
• Assist in monitoring incoming briefs and debriefs and assigning them to specific individuals based on the client requirements.
• Training and maintaining of company processes and systems.

Requirements

• Must be interested in Marketing, Advertising or Communications.
• Highest Grade passed should be Grade 12.
• Possession of a Tertiary qualification will be advantageous.

Essential Skills

• Excellent communication.
•  Proficient and literate in Excel.
• Attention to detail and highly organized.
• Team player, willing to adapt to a fast-paced environment and champion the Clockwork ethos.
• Planning and execution.
• Flexible and open to changes.
• Practical problem solver.

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• Clockwork is looking for a skilled and solutions-oriented senior strategist with a strong analytical mind to craft compelling strategies that deliver results. The strategist’s responsibilities will include conducting extensive research, analyzing findings, making recommendations, presenting to clients, and briefing creatives. You should be a thinker with a knack for uncovering consumer insights that inform impactful strategies.
• The ideal candidate should be open-minded and passionate about creating holistic brand experiences. Ultimately, they should have strong research skills, an analytical mindset and be an excellent storyteller.
• The  senior strategist needs to be proactive, curious, and forward-thinking with a passion for solving problems. We are seeking a team player who takes a collaborative approach, with a focus on building and retaining strong relationships with clients. 
• You will be working with a team of highly capable strategists, servicing the whole agency, on some of the most interesting client brands in South Africa and internationally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop strategies centred on achieving the client’s business objectives.
• Creating competitive reviews and situational analyses.
• Identifying insights, challenges, and opportunities.
• Leading ideation and brainstorming sessions.
• Collaborating with creative teams.
• Collaboration with strategy colleagues and guiding junior strategists.
• Deliver strategies that are ultimately functional, actionable, and implementable.
• Drive clients’ business forward working closely with the account management teams to add value and grow client accounts strategically.
• Be involved in projects from inception to completion; ensuring projects are aligned to the strategy and the client’s objectives and KPIs
• Maintain an ‘umbrella’ perspective; provide ongoing strategic support and advice to clients that may impact on the strategy and instigate a change in strategic direction.
• Be able to work with minimal supervision and deliver to deadline.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Degree in Marketing, Brand or Communication strategy, or related field required.
• Previous experience as a senior strategist or similar role.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A critical thinker.
• Deadline driven, organized and detail obsessed.
• Be tuned-in to emerging trends, news of the day, and cultural insights.
• Interpersonal skills – ability to engage with clients and with internal teams to drive strategies forward.
• Experience across both B2B and B2C brands would be preferable.