Job Description

Job Title: Digital Account Executive

Location: Cape Town

This is a client facing position where the candidate will be working directly with the WC client on two Social Media accounts. The candidate needs to understand the process of accepting a brief from the client, preparing briefs for Studio, checking the proofs and presenting design work to the client.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To ensure that all client & team documentation is available at the time and quality required fully informing the client and the team. To help manage and co-ordinate elements of each client campaign. This includes providing hands-on support, effective communication with the client and maintaining a general positive spirit for the team. Ensure that the production and media approvals are managed by receiving, reporting, issuing requisitions and action handling all activity associated with client job within time and budget. Compile content plans and assist with copy and creative where necessary. Support AM and AD in day-to-day tasks. Oversee packaging of all digital media content to send to third parties, including the regional teams Put together monthly reports and insights on all campaigns (paid and always on) Assist with inputting digital and social media strategic and creative rationales for campaigns with the creative team. Work directly with the client's Digital Controller. Ensure Community Manager has relevant Content Plan and all assets to be able to schedule Ensure creatives have all the correct specs needed for paid media campaigns, liaise with the media team with regards to chase lists and deadlines

MEDIA RESPONSIBILITIES

Clear understanding of the digital media environment, including the objectives and purpose of media buying Book all media timeously and have a keen eye for detailed briefs Ensure the media department has all necessary documentation on time and it is all correct Liase with the media department regarding chase lists and deadlines

PEOPLE RESPONSIBILITIES

To develop skills and knowledge within yourself through on the job development, active participation in the agency and gaining additional formal qualifications Provide feedback to your team regarding improvements that could be made to the agency. To coach and mentor colleagues or external people in order to develop the skills required to be an effective mentor and coach Create clear development plans for yourself and set out to achieve your goals. To be able to communicate clearly on your needs in order to be able to carry out function effectively.

CANDIDATE MUST HAVE:

A thorough understanding of digital media, it's objectives - specific to the major social media platforms {FB/Twitter/Instagram/YouTube, Google} Excellent time-management skills. Previous agency experience Advantageous to be fluent in English and have an understanding of Afrikaans. Strong attention to detail is a must Experience working on Chase will be advantageous * Experience working on a Retail account will be advantageous