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• You need to be extremely driven, demonstrate a willingness to learn, grow yourself through your craft, be proactive and a team player.
• As a creative you will be responsible for delivering exceptional, integrated concepts that exceed client briefs and expectations. You’ll need to understand briefs & strategy, be media agnostic, agile and a self-starter.
• Must be able to work on one sizable project at a time with assistance, or multiple small jobs.

Responsibilities

• Be part of the briefing process and interrogate the brief to get answers you need
• Manage the creative process on your projects (no need to be chased)
• Work with other disciplines (Strategists, Developers, Media, Accounts, etc.) to ensure integration and alignment with broader business objectives
• Be a champion for innovative media solutions on every brief
• Understand campaign roll out
• Participate in pitches for new business
• Define the tone of your campaigns
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Generate ideas and sell them into other members of the team
• Consistently produce creative elements against a deliverables list
• Make sure to volunteer for brainstorms
• Compile presentations for clients, and learn to present
• Attend client briefings & if required, present to clients
• Attend recordings & shoots
• Stay on trend by sourcing inspirational material and references for the studio

Qualifications

OPERATIONAL KPI’S

• Must have a minimum of 3-4 years’ experience.
• Good understanding of the latest digital platforms, use of Mobile, out-of-home, guerrilla, activations etc.
• Present at least 2 unexpected ideas to your CD monthly

BUSINESS KPI’s

• Must be able to work on one sizable and two small size project at any one time with oversight.
• Have the ability to attend every review on a project with 3 new ideas

THE PERSON

• Must demonstrate strong conceptual ability (show at least 2 projects)
• Provide proof of digital thinking (show at least 1 projects)
• Be agile
• Great time management
• Ability to work under pressure & meet tight deadlines
• Adept problem solving skills
• Strong communication skills and clear articulation of ideas

WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF THESE TOOLS

• Microsoft Word
• KeyNote/ PowerPoint

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• We’re looking to build something awesome here; for that to happen we need the right people. In fact the right personality is just as important as the right experience. We’re here to work hard and have fun.
• We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Content & Communications Specialist to work across some of our biggest clients. This is a full-time position that requires a highly motivated person with a strong editorial and communications background, responsible for the ideation, creation and oversight of omni-channel content for a variety of clients across B2C, B2B, CRM and internal communications as part of our specialist, award-winning Content Marketing team within Machine_.

Responsibilities

• Craft content strategies and communication plans for clients, understanding our client’s business needs deeply while pushing them to innovate and be creative in line with their KPIs and target audiences
• Understand content channels, user journeys, formats and key success metrics and craft engaging content with these in mind
• Lead content planning, commissioning, editing and writing for key B2B, B2C, CRM and internal communications clients
• Research and create content for clients across all channels and across genres, from long-form researched print articles to short, compelling social media captions and advertising copy writing.
• Proofread and copy edit content, ensuring content is punchy, thoroughly researched, in line with brand style guides and 100% error-free
• Take briefs and create briefs for content and the studio (design team)
• Self-manage time and deadlines, find solutions /delegate accordingly
• Ensure all content is original, accurate, suited to client tone and style, and of the highest possible quality
• Ensure content is created optimally for its intended objectives, channels and audience
• Review work from start to finish, including testing of digital assets as needed
• Lead reporting on content performance, with a good understanding of insight-led, results-driven content – including optimising client strategies regularly to ensure content is insights-led and performance-focused.
• Brief work into the design studio, manage delivery, and guide the creative look and feel.
• Manage content budgets and timelines, with support from the client service team.
• Support pitches with strategic content input for a range of clients, plus proactively bring forward small/big content and strategy/new business opportunities for existing and potential clients.
• Advise clients and internal teams on content marketing and digital content best practice.
• Build trust-based client relationships that deliver on business needs.
• Own day-to-day client management and keep the client at the centre of the work.
• Spot new business opportunities and build relationships with key stakeholders to support growth.
• Build strong working relationships across the agency and within your team.
• Be invested in the growth of your peers, line reports and the business, to doing good work, improving processes, and increasing revenue opportunities with both existing and new clients.

Qualifications

• Strong focus on execution; copy editing experience
• Deeper content expertise & experience around engaging channels & formats
• Acute attention to detail
• Love of the English language
• Passion for turning corporate/technical content and communications into compelling, engaging, human-first content
• Strong administrative, organizational and communication skills
• On the pulse of storytelling trends and innovations; love of digital storytelling and mediums
• Ability to follow agency structures and processes, while also being proactive, agile and able to manage time independently and without assistance
• Effective and accurate reporting and passionate about delivering results
• Willing to continually improve based on constructive feedback
• Team player that’s active within the agency and with the ability to lead and inspire a team
• Proactive and positive attitude
• Flourishes under pressure
• Passionate about content, writing, editing and error-free work
• Able to represent the company positively to external parties
• Enjoys working with clients, building relationships with clients, stakeholders and team members (both internally and externally)
• Figma software experience beneficial, but not a requirement
• While this role is strongly supported operationally, and we aim to ensure workloads appropriately reflect ‘office hours’, you may be expected to work outside of these hours on occasion, and be willing to do so

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Responsibilities

• You need to be extremely driven, demonstrate a willingness to learn, grow yourself through your craft, be proactive and a team player
• As a creative you will be responsible for delivering exceptional, integrated concepts that exceed client briefs and expectations. You’ll need to understand briefs & strategy, be media agnostic, agile and a self-starter.
• Must be able to work on one sizable project at a time with assistance, or multiple small jobs.

What you’ll do everyday

Responsibilities

• Be part of the briefing process and interrogate the brief to get answers you need
• Manage the creative process on your projects (no need to be chased)
• Work with other disciplines (Strategists, Developers, Media, Accounts, etc.) to ensure integration and alignment with broader business objectives
• Be a champion for innovative media solutions on every brief
• Understand campaign roll out
• Participate in pitches for new business
• Define the tone of your campaigns
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Generate ideas and sell them into other members of the team
• Consistently produce creative elements against a deliverables list
• Make sure to volunteer for brainstorms
• Compile presentations for clients, and learn to present
• Attend client briefings & if required, present to clients
• Attend recordings & shoots
• Stay on trend by sourcing inspirational material and references for the studio

Qualifications

OPERATIONAL KPI’S

• Must have a minimum of 5-6 years’ experience.
• Good understanding of the latest digital platforms, use of Mobile, out-of-home, guerrilla, activations etc.
• Present at least 2 unexpected ideas to your CD monthly

BUSINESS KPI’s

• Must be able to work on one sizable and two small size project at any one time with oversight.
• Have the ability to attend every review on a project with 3 new ideas  

THE PERSON

• Must demonstrate strong conceptual ability (show at least 2 projects)
• Provide proof of digital thinking (show at least 1 projects)
• Be agile
• Great time management
• Ability to work under pressure & meet tight deadlines
• Adept problem solving skills
• Strong communication skills and clear articulation of ideas

WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF THESE TOOLS

• Microsoft Word
• KeyNote/ PowerPoint
   

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• We are seeking an experienced and conceptual Senior Copywriter to develop award-winning, impactful creative content for one of South Africa’s most recognised automotive brands—Toyota. With a primary focus on above-the-line (ATL) channels, you will craft campaigns spanning TV, print, radio, social media, as well as digital platforms. This role requires strong conceptual abilities, strategic thinking, and writing skills.
• As the creative force behind integrated campaigns in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana, you will collaborate closely with an Art Director and the Creative Director to push the boundaries of innovation and deliver high-standard, brand-building work.

Responsibilities

• Content Creation: Develop compelling and effective copy for TTL campaigns, including TV, print, radio scripts, digital ads, and social media content.
• Concept Development: Collaborate with an Art Director and Creative Director to create innovative, conceptual ideas that resonate with the target audience and meet client objectives.
• Award-Winning Creative: Drive creativity to develop brand-building, award-winning campaigns. Winning awards or demonstrating prior recognition in creative circles is a significant advantage.
• Cross-Platform Adaptability: Create and adapt content across different mediums, ensuring consistency in brand messaging, tone, and style.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Art Director and Creative Director, while also partnering with strategy and marketing teams to align content with campaign objectives.
• Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior copywriters, providing feedback to maintain creative excellence across the team.
• Market Relevance: Develop creative work tailored to local markets in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana.
• Campaign Execution: Participate in brainstorming, pitches, presentations, and feedback sessions to bring ideas to life.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of professional copywriting experience, within a creative agency.
• Strong conceptual thinker with a proven portfolio showcasing creativity, craft, and strategic, and integrated campaign work.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for producing high-quality, engaging copy.
• Automotive experience is advantageous but not a requirement.
• Awards or recognition in advertising and creative circles are highly desirable.
• Tertiary qualification in branding, advertising or copywriting is advantageous but not a requirement.
   

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Overview

• As Account Director, you’ll be a driving force within the Client Service team, managing the delivery of memorable and effective transcreated campaigns for our client. All the while building and maintain strong relationships with both our clients and internal agency stakeholders. You will consistently drive excellence and have an excellent eye for detail.

Responsibilities

Your duties will include but are not limited to:

Leadership & Teamwork

• Strong team player
• Support team development and mentorship of junior account staff where required
• Actively look to maintain and build positive working relationships
• Manage up – ensure your seniors are abreast of all activity on the account and empower them to support you through open lines of communication

Client services 

• Drive client meetings when necessary, managing meeting protocols, agenda, etc.
• Ensure status is consistently up-to-date and correct
• Ensure that all meetings have thorough agendas, driving a productive outcome
• Ensure that contact reports are delivered timeously with key deliverables and then drive out those deliverables to the agreed timings
• Plan and participate in client review/approval meetings with team
• Develop a consulting / advisory capability with client and internal teams wherever possible
• Always be consistently responsive and accessible to your client
• Have tough and honest conversations with your client to enable service delivery excellence and to create trustwith your client
• Manage all kinds of personalities and always strive to get the best out of each individual
• Have an excellent knowledge understanding of the client, the agency, the strategy and the process to deliver efficiently and to the highest quality

Account Management, Project Management and Planning 

• Work together with your full team across Creative (studio), Production, Development, etc. to deliver high quality work
• Manage tight deadlines while adhering to processes
• Seamlessly manage multiple stakeholders under the guidance of your business lead
• Take full ownership of every job that comes through you – ensure that every job is measured against client requirements and on-brand
• Write briefs with full clarity on all requirements
• Consider the impact of any given change briefed by client on other elements in a campaign or other jobs in the system – this might be a timing impact, or it might require more work on other elements / jobs
• Communicate with excellence, maturity and intent when writing or speaking
• Have excellent self-management, with thorough to-do lists and personal organization which supports your ability to be efficient and effective in your job
• Have an opinion and be solution-orientated 

Finance

• Work with senior to finalise programme and budgets for client
• Assume accountability for financial aspects of cost management on client programmes
• Aware of financial status of accounts always
• Accurately review billing arrangements for clients
• Identify early account problems and act / advise solutions, in conjunction with seniors
• Support seniors to ensure smooth integration of new business and smooth running of existing accounts
• Understand what jobs are in scope and out-of-scope to ensure that costs are raised accurately and upfront as required
• Ensure that your billings are completed by billing cut off each month
• Ensure that client CEs are approved before any supplier POs are raised

Excellence in Digital Delivery

• Maintain the integrity of the creative strategy and work throughout the campaign
• Ensure that the right people have approved all work before it is sent to client
• Understand digital best practice, platforms and specs
• Ensure that the right people have been included in client meetings to support the outcome of the meeting and that everyone is prepared and aligned
• Keep abreast of what is happening in the market (broad communication trends and client competitor work) to add additional value to your client’s business
• Be prepared to work long hours as and when is necessary in order to deliver according to the deadline and to support the broader team

Culture

• Support company culture; actively seek new, smarter ways of doing things
• Be seen as an ambassador for the company
• Join in the agency culture to build strong relationships across the business
• You will be a strategic thought leader within the agency, expected to bring a mix of business acumen, brand expertise, and leadership skills to guide your team towards consistently achieving excellence. Your ability to create and execute integrated marketing solutions across a range of platforms will be key to transforming brands and building lasting client relationships.
• You will stay at the forefront of industry trends, with a sharp understanding of South African culture, consumer behaviour, and the digital landscape. Your expertise will drive the strategic vision of each project, ensuring that the work resonates with target audiences while aligning with both the brand’s and agency's objectives.
• Immaculate attention to detail, financial acumen, and a deep understanding of what it takes to build and sustain client partnerships will be paramount in this role. Your ability to lead and inspire your team while navigating the complexities of client needs and expectations will set you apart as a true leader.
• You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—creative, strategy, media, and production—to develop and execute campaigns that make an impact. This role requires a confident communicator, a proactive problem-solver, and someone who thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

SOFTWARE & TOOLS
 Must have a working knowledge of the following platforms and tools:

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Chase Software
   

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Overview

• The Portfolio Strategy Lead at Zenith is responsible for driving connected, data-led media strategies across ATL and digital channels for a portfolio of FMCG brands, while ensuring delivery excellence, operational consistency, and high-quality execution.
• This role sits at the intersection of strategy, audience intelligence, and integrated media planning, leveraging data signals, identity frameworks, and channel expertise (ATL + digital) to deliver cohesive consumer experiences across the full funnel.
• The role acts as both a trusted client partner and internal orchestrator, ensuring seamless integration across Zenith capabilities.

Responsibilities

Integrated ATL + Digital Strategy Leadership

• Lead the development of full-funnel media strategies across ATL and digital channels, ensuring seamless integration between offline and online touchpoints
• Build strategies that are enriched by audience insights, category understanding and defining source of growth
• Apply audience-first and data-led planning principles to inform ATL and digital investment decisions
• Translate client business objectives into clear, connected strategies across all media touchpoints
• Leverage data signals, identity graphs, and platform insights to improve targeting, sequencing, and effectiveness
• Ensure strategic plans reflect performance metrics aligned to client business objectives

Portfolio Stewardship & Client Leadership

• Act as the senior lead across a portfolio of FMCG brands, ensuring seamless day-to-day management
• Build strong, trusted client relationships through consistent delivery and strategic value
• Oversee end-to-end campaign execution across ATL and digital, ensuring:
• Accuracy and integrity of flowplans and media plans
• Timely and coordinated multi-channel campaign delivery

Strong financial management and budget control

• Accurate reconciliation and billing processes
• Maintain high standards of consistency, quality, and attention to detail across all channels
• Proactively manage timelines, dependencies, and stakeholder alignment

Data, Audience & Identity-Led Planning

• Champion the use of audience-first thinking across all strategies
• Integrate multiple data sources and signals (first-party data, platform data, syndicated research, campaign performance data)
• Apply identity-based planning frameworks (e.g. identity graphs, audience segmentation models) to improve targeting and reach efficiency
• Work with data and tech teams to enhance audience understanding, measurement, and optimisation
• Drive a culture of data-informed decision making across all media channels

Operational Excellence & Delivery Consistency

• Drive best-in-class processes, governance, and ways of working across ATL and digital execution
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality control across planning, buying, implemtation and financial management
• Maintain strong ownership of flowplans, budgets, reconciliations, and campaign delivery timelines
• Continuously refine processes to improve efficiency, clarity, and cross-channel integration
• Ensure alignment with Zenith and Publicis Media operational frameworks and standards

Performance & Commercial Accountability

• Own delivery against client KPIs and campaign objectives across ATL and digital channels
• Identify opportunities to improve media effectiveness, efficiency, and channel synergy
• Support forecasting, scoping, and resource alignment
• Contribute to portfolio growth and organic expansion opportunities

People Leadership & Development

• Own delivery against client KPIs and campaign objectives across ATL and digital channels
• Identify opportunities to improve media effectiveness, efficiency, and channel synergy
• Support forecasting, scoping, and resource alignment
• Contribute to portfolio growth and organic expansion opportunities

Thought Leadership & Innovation

• Stay ahead of category trends, media innovation, and platform evolution across ATL and digital
• Bring proactive ideas leveraging data, technology, and emerging media ecosystems
• Champion test-and-learn approaches and continuous optimisation across channels
• Contribute to Zenith thought leadership, credentials, pitches and case studies

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in media strategy
• Strong FMCG/CPG experience managing multi-brand portfolios
• Proven expertise in both ATL and digital media strategy and planning
• Strong understanding of media ecosystems across TV, radio, OOH, search, social, programmatic, and video
• Experience with data-led planning, audience frameworks, and identity-based marketing approaches
• Strong commercial acumen (budget management, forecasting, profitability)
• Experience working within a matrixed, cross-functional agency environment
• Strong client leadership and stakeholder management skills

Core Competencies

• Integrated Thinking: Seamlessly connects ATL and digital into unified strategies
• Data-Led Planning: Uses signals, insights, and audience data to guide decisions
• Accountability & Ownership: Takes responsibility for outcomes and delivery quality
• Precision & Discipline: Strong operational rigour across all channels
• Client Leadership: Builds trust through consistency and strategic value
• Collaboration: Leverages Power of One effectively