Hot Internship Openings at Dentsu

Responsibilities:

• Data Collection & Cleaning: Extract, cleanse, and organize data from various sources including Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, Facebook Ads Manager, Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, and SEO tools.
• Reporting & Visualization: Create visually compelling and informative reports using Looker Studio (Data Studio), Power BI, and other data visualization tools.
• Data Analysis & Insights: Analyze data trends, identify key performance indicators (KPIs), and formulate actionable recommendations based on insights gained.
• Campaign Performance Tracking: Monitor campaign performance, analyze key metrics, and provide regular reports on campaign progress.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with the team to understand client needs, share insights, and present findings effectively.
• Contribute to the development of data-driven strategies: Contribute to the development and implementation of data-driven strategies to enhance client campaign performance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Diploma Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Marketing, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing concepts and key performance indicators.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Looker Studio (Data Studio) and Power BI.
• Familiarity with Google Analytics and other web analytics platforms.
• Experience with data extraction and manipulation techniques.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Focus on day-to-day training in dynamic creative optimisation and data-driven campaign strategies.
• Participate in the implementation of DCO campaigns, learning to integrate data signals into creative executions.
• Proactively review and manage dynamic creative performance data to understand how different elements drive campaign success.
• Learn how to track, analyse, and report on the effectiveness of creative variations, contributing to optimisation recommendations.
• Assist in generating creative performance reports and be responsible for QA, pacing, and trafficking of creative assets.
• Collaborate with teams across design, development, and media to ensure smooth execution of dynamic creative projects.
• Ask questions, seek guidance, and engage actively in learning.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric Certificate
• South African ID

Skills:

• Strong interest in data-driven marketing and creative optimisation
• Basic knowledge of digital advertising platforms (Google Ads, Facebook, DV360) is a plus
• Communication (written and oral)
• Analytical skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

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Responsibilities

• Conceptualize original ideas across all media platforms (TV, Print, Social)
• Passionate about art direction and crafting ideas.
• Know what the hottest trends are in the market.
• Able to follow feedback and direction from seniors.
• Collaborate with copywriters.

Key skills for art director interns

• Matric Certificate
• South African ID
• Design / User experience or any tertiary qualification in this field is advantageous
• Able to conceptualize ideas
• Experience with the creative cloud software suite (Adobe, Photoshop, Illustrator etc)
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail
• A strong work ethic
• Good communicator
• A positive attitude and a hunger for knowledge
• Must complete timesheets accurately,

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Minimum requirements:

• Matric Certificate
• South African ID
• Computer skills

Key Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Adaptability
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail
• A strong work ethic
• A positive attitude and a hunger for knowledge
• A team player

​Key Responsibilities:

• Researching topics
• Fact-checking copy
• Writing short form copy (and, in time, longer features for all lifestyle magazines)
• Managing budgets
• Planning and organising shoots
• Setting up and conducting interviews
• Preparing magazine print-outs for the team

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Minimum Requirements:

• Matric Certificate
• South African ID
• Must understand the basics of media and marketing
• Have a key visual eye when it comes to designing in PowerPoint and Excel
• Keen eye for detail
• Must be able to question and drive innovation – always looking for a way forward
• Content creation is an added advantage
• Identify key and relevant trends
• Ideal candidate will be knowledgeable on social media platforms and understand how they operate
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently is crucial

During your internship we will upskill you on but not limited to the below:

People (30%)

• Uphold the Dentsu culture throughout everything you do. At Dentsu we put our people first, be empowered to learn and grow, whilst always striving for excellence. Manage all stakeholders - Internal team, Clients and Media Owners. Share information appropriately, manage expectations and be accountable. Know when to escalate accordingly, to bring the right people in to ensure your client has the best experience of our network and product.

Product (50%)

• Know and understand the client, their business/brand, their consumers, their industry who their competitors are. Ensure you are trained and capable in all Dentsu tools and frameworks. Namely, Intersections, CCS Survey, CCS Planner, Telmar etc. Deliver consistently, uphold content quality, detail and accuracy.
• Be meticulous about detail, formatting and presentation, so as to only put forward work that is of a high standard, both in content and appearance.
• Ensure that all communication sent to clients (e-mails, reports, schedules, presentations) are clear and coherent, paying attention to details such as spelling, grammer and accuracy in all numbers put forward.
• Time Management - learn to prioritise, work quickly but accurately, manage your time so that you stick to deadlines and manage expectations.

Profit (10%)

• Understand your portfolio’s financial targets and how this impacts your role. Understand the Trading agenda, the Media Partners that are involved and how this impacts your portfolio and products delivered to client. Connect credibly with media partners and stakeholders to build and foster strong relationships.

Operations (10%)

• Ensure that you have adopted all workflow systems including Chase, MEPlan, METime and Salesforce.

Personal Goal

• To identify your development areas within People and Product.
• If you require leadership, ATL/ Digital training, strategy, or tools etc., these are personal goals that you need to discuss and align with you Client Lead/ MD.

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Job Description:

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric Certificate
• South African ID
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field.

Skills required:

• Strong understanding of media planning and buying.
• Excellent client management and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in media research tools and analytics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Client Support

• Assist in managing client accounts, ensuring their needs are met and expectations are managed.
• Support the Media Account Manager in building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Help develop media strategies that align with clients’ marketing goals.

Media Planning and Buying

• Assist in the development and implementation of media plans.
• Conduct market research and analyze data to support media strategies.
• Coordinate with media vendors and partners to secure the best media placements.

Campaign Management

• Support the execution of media campaigns, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
• Monitor campaign performance and assist in preparing reports for clients.
• Help optimize campaigns based on performance data to maximize ROI.

Collaboration and Coordination

• Work closely with internal teams, including creative, digital, and analytics, to deliver integrated media solutions.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and strategy sessions.
• Coordinate with external media vendors and partners to ensure seamless campaign execution.

Administrative Support

• Manage administrative tasks related to client accounts, including scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and maintaining records.
• Assist in the preparation of client presentations and proposals.
• Ensure all client and campaign documentation is up-to-date and organized.

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Key responsibilities:

• Keyword Research & Analysis: Assist in conducting keyword research to identify high-volume, relevant keywords for on-page and content optimization, using tools like Google Keyword Planner, Ahrefs, and SEMrush.
• On-Page SEO Optimization: Support the team in optimizing web pages, meta tags, content, and internal linking structures to improve search engine rankings and user experience.
• Content Development & Optimization: Collaborate with the content team to create and enhance SEO-friendly content that aligns with keyword strategies and business goals.
• Technical SEO Support: Help identify and resolve technical SEO issues, such as page speed improvements, mobile optimization, and crawl errors, using tools like Google Search Console and Screaming Frog.
• Backlink Building & Outreach: Assist in executing link-building strategies, including researching potential backlink opportunities, reaching out to relevant websites, and monitoring link health.
• Competitor & Trend Analysis: Monitor competitors’ SEO strategies and analyze industry trends to identify opportunities for improvement and growth.
• Performance Tracking & Reporting: Track and analyze website performance using analytics tools such as Google Analytics. Generate regular reports on key SEO metrics, including organic traffic, ranking positions, and conversion rates.
• SEO Best Practices & Updates: Stay informed on the latest SEO trends, algorithm changes, and best practices to suggest improvements to current strategies.
• Ask questions, ask for help

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric Certificate
• South African ID
• Computer Skills

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Key responsibilities:

• Focuses on day-to-day training
• Campaign Setup & Optimization: Assist in setting up, launching, and managing programmatic ad campaigns across various Demand Side Platforms (DSPs).
• Audience Targeting & Segmentation: Help research and develop audience segments based on demographics, interests, and behaviors to optimize targeting and maximize campaign performance.
• Performance Tracking & Analysis: Monitor campaign metrics, such as impressions, click-through rates, conversion rates, and return on ad spend (ROAS). Analyze results to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Real-Time Bidding & Ad Exchanges: Gain exposure to real-time bidding (RTB) processes, ad exchanges, and how programmatic ad buying operates across multiple media channels.
• Creative Asset Management: Coordinate with the creative and design teams to ensure proper ad formats and specifications are met for all programmatic campaigns.
• Optimization Techniques & A/B Testing: Support the implementation of A/B tests for ad creatives, targeting strategies, and bidding tactics to improve campaign effectiveness.
• Budget & Spend Tracking: Assist in managing and optimizing ad spend to stay within budget and ensure efficient delivery of campaigns.
• Industry Trends & Best Practices: Stay up to date with the latest trends and developments in programmatic advertising, bringing fresh ideas and insights to improve our strategies and campaigns.
• Ask questions, ask for help.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric Certificate
• South African ID
• Computer Skills

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Key responsibilities:

• Focuses on day-to-day training
• Campaign Setup & Optimization: Assist in setting up, launching, and managing programmatic ad campaigns across various Demand Side Platforms (DSPs).
• Audience Targeting & Segmentation: Help research and develop audience segments based on demographics, interests, and behaviors to optimize targeting and maximize campaign performance.
• Performance Tracking & Analysis: Monitor campaign metrics, such as impressions, click-through rates, conversion rates, and return on ad spend (ROAS). Analyze results to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Real-Time Bidding & Ad Exchanges: Gain exposure to real-time bidding (RTB) processes, ad exchanges, and how programmatic ad buying operates across multiple media channels.
• Creative Asset Management: Coordinate with the creative and design teams to ensure proper ad formats and specifications are met for all programmatic campaigns.
• Optimization Techniques & A/B Testing: Support the implementation of A/B tests for ad creatives, targeting strategies, and bidding tactics to improve campaign effectiveness.
• Budget & Spend Tracking: Assist in managing and optimizing ad spend to stay within budget and ensure efficient delivery of campaigns.
• Industry Trends & Best Practices: Stay up to date with the latest trends and developments in programmatic advertising, bringing fresh ideas and insights to improve our strategies and campaigns.
• Ask questions, ask for help.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric Certificate
• South African ID
• Computer Skills

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Key responsibilities:

• Focuses on day-to-day training
• Campaign Setup & Trafficking: Assist in setting up and trafficking ad campaigns across various platforms, including display, video, social, and programmatic channels.
• Ad Tag Implementation: Learn to implement and troubleshoot ad tags, pixels, and tracking codes to ensure accurate campaign tracking and performance measurement.
• Ad Quality Control & Troubleshooting: Monitor and ensure the quality and functionality of live ads, troubleshooting any issues related to delivery, creative errors, or tag problems.
• Inventory Management & Optimization: Support the optimization of ad placements, delivery schedules, and inventory to ensure campaigns reach their target audience effectively.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Track campaign performance metrics such as impressions, clicks, conversions, and viewability. Assist in creating and analyzing performance reports to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Platform & Tool Familiarization: Gain exposure to various ad serving platforms (such as Google Ad Manager, DV360, or Sizmek) and analytics tools used in campaign management and performance tracking.
• Collaboration & Cross-Functional Support: Work closely with sales, account management, creative, and analytics teams to ensure campaigns are set up correctly and meet client goals and objectives.
• Industry Trends & Best Practices: Stay informed on industry trends, ad operations best practices, and emerging technologies to contribute fresh ideas to the ad operations process.
• Ask questions, ask for help.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric Certificate
• South African ID
• Computer Skills

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Key responsibilities:

• Focuses on day-to-day training
• Campaign Setup & Trafficking: Assist in setting up and trafficking ad campaigns across various platforms, including display, video, social, and programmatic channels.
• Ad Tag Implementation: Learn to implement and troubleshoot ad tags, pixels, and tracking codes to ensure accurate campaign tracking and performance measurement.
• Ad Quality Control & Troubleshooting: Monitor and ensure the quality and functionality of live ads, troubleshooting any issues related to delivery, creative errors, or tag problems.
• Inventory Management & Optimization: Support the optimization of ad placements, delivery schedules, and inventory to ensure campaigns reach their target audience effectively.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Track campaign performance metrics such as impressions, clicks, conversions, and viewability. Assist in creating and analyzing performance reports to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Platform & Tool Familiarization: Gain exposure to various ad serving platforms (such as Google Ad Manager, DV360, or Sizmek) and analytics tools used in campaign management and performance tracking.
• Collaboration & Cross-Functional Support: Work closely with sales, account management, creative, and analytics teams to ensure campaigns are set up correctly and meet client goals and objectives.
• Industry Trends & Best Practices: Stay informed on industry trends, ad operations best practices, and emerging technologies to contribute fresh ideas to the ad operations process.
• Ask questions, ask for help.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric Certificate
• South African ID
• Computer Skills

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Key responsibilities:

• Focuses on day-to-day training
• Campaign Planning & Optimization: Assist in planning, creating, and optimizing PPC and paid social media campaigns across platforms such as Google Ads, Bing, Facebook, Instagram, X, Snapchat, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
• Keyword & Audience Research: Conduct keyword research, audience segmentation, and competitor analysis to inform campaign strategies and improve targeting.
• Performance Monitoring & Analysis: Monitor and track ad performance metrics, such as impressions, clicks, conversions, reach, engagement, and ROI. Compile reports to analyze results and make recommendations for optimization.
• A/B Testing & Experimentation: Implement A/B tests for ad creatives and audience targeting to improve campaign effectiveness and maximize ROI.
• Budget Management: Assist in budget tracking and spend allocation across campaigns, ensuring efficient use of funds and adherence to budget goals.
• Reporting: Prepare regular performance reports detailing key metrics, insights, and recommendations to improve campaign results.
• Ask questions, ask for help

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric Certificate
• South African ID
• Computer Skills

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Key responsibilities:

• Focuses on day-to-day training
• Campaign Planning & Optimization: Assist in planning, creating, and optimizing PPC and paid social media campaigns across platforms such as Google Ads, Bing, Facebook, Instagram, X, Snapchat, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
• Keyword & Audience Research: Conduct keyword research, audience segmentation, and competitor analysis to inform campaign strategies and improve targeting.
• Performance Monitoring & Analysis: Monitor and track ad performance metrics, such as impressions, clicks, conversions, reach, engagement, and ROI. Compile reports to analyze results and make recommendations for optimization.
• A/B Testing & Experimentation: Implement A/B tests for ad creatives and audience targeting to improve campaign effectiveness and maximize ROI.
• Budget Management: Assist in budget tracking and spend allocation across campaigns, ensuring efficient use of funds and adherence to budget goals.
• Reporting: Prepare regular performance reports detailing key metrics, insights, and recommendations to improve campaign results.
• Ask questions, ask for help

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric Certificate
• South African ID
• Computer Skills