MEDIA STRATEGY DIRECTOR – CAMEROON
REPORTING TO: Managing Director with a dotted line to the Group Media Director
JOB SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a Media Strategy Director to join their Senior Leadership Team. This role will be responsible for leading all media strategy development and execution across clients and teams within Cameroon.
With digital media becoming increasingly central to our clients’ budgets, the ideal candidate will have a strong background in digital media while maintaining a comprehensive understanding of all media channels, including traditional media (ATL).
The Media Strategy Director will lead a team of media and digital strategists and planners, fostering robust relationships with clients and partner agencies.
We are looking for a culturally aware individual who brings innovative thinking and is passionate about solving clients’ business challenges.
ROLE DIMENSIONS:
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: A self-starter who is motivated by the opportunity to contribute to the growth of a dynamic business.
- Client Relationship Builder: Able to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients.
- Media Expertise: Possesses a deep understanding of touchpoints and media principles.
- Strategic Communication: Adept at developing and presenting compelling media strategies with a clear narrative.
- Digital Proficiency: Understands digital media and can seamlessly integrate it into strategies, overseeing implementation and reporting.
- Project Management: Excels at project management, prioritization, and working under pressure.
- Organized and Detail-Oriented: Maintains attention to detail and operates efficiently.
- Consumer-Centric: Demonstrates a genuine interest in people and their media consumption habits.
- Data-Driven: Possesses strong knowledge of standard media tools and the ability to derive insights from data.
- Leadership Skills: Able to lead and inspire a team.
- Mentorship: Committed to training and mentoring junior team members.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Education: A respected degree in Marketing or a related field.
- Certifications: Up-to-date Google and Meta certifications.
- Language Skills: Must be bilingual (English and French).
- Background: Experience in Communication, Marketing, or Advertising.
- Experience: At least 5+ years’ experience in a relevant field, preferably as a Digital Media Strategist.
- Software Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Keynote.
- Research Skills: Experience in interpreting qualitative and quantitative media and consumer research.
PERSONAL QUALITIES REQUIRED:
- Game Changer: Proactively seeks opportunities to grow the business and enhance output.
- Business Savvy: Continuously expands knowledge of client categories, consumers, and delivers intelligent solutions.
- People Inspirer: Builds strong, respected partnerships with clients, team members, and partner agencies.
- Innovator: Actively seeks innovative ways to improve team output and recommends new opportunities to clients.
- Culture Builder: Curious, helpful, intelligent, and committed, leading by example and fostering a winning culture.
- Simplifier: Able to distill complex problems into clear, actionable narratives.
- Strategically Minded: Delivers consistently high-quality strategic output across clients.
- Integration Champion: Understands how digital fits within the broader media strategy and ensures an integrated approach.
- Media Savvy: Stays current with the media landscape and has a keen interest in how people consume media, particularly in the digital realm.
- Proactive Problem Solver: Solves problems positively, collaborating with others to meet deadlines and maintain composure under pressure.
- Can-do Attitude: Embraces a can-do attitude and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Please submit a detailed CV with at least 3 references by midday on August 19th, 2024 (Cameroon time) via the provided application link.
