Company Description
Saatchi & Saatchi is the Nothing is Impossible agency.
We are a creative and strategic hub that develops and implements integrated solutions for our blue chip clients across multiple markets – from offices in Cape Town and Johannesburg. We're a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative team, led by strategy and fired by creativity.
We believe in the power of emotion to break through to people and in the necessity of sharp campaign design to deliver the most effective results – an approach we call Heart and Smart.
As part of the Saatchi & Saatchi global network, and the Publicis Groupe Africa, we collaborate with partner agencies to deliver a myriad of specialized solutions. Saatchi & Saatchi has a rich history of building brands across Africa.
Job Description
Scope of the role
This role is the central point of contact for all work that flows through the Creative (studio) team to the Client Service team: schedule and traffic work i.e. social media, strategy and content marketing from small tasks to large workflows across TTL, Social and Digital campaigns. The successful candidate must ensure that all internal meetings surrounding client jobs and pitches are scheduled and that the relevant personnel are in attendance.
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
Facilitate creative workflow planning with creatives, Account Managers and department heads
Ensure communication is clear to all working on a client brief or pitch
Monitor all resource requirements across the studio and alert Creative Heads if there are problems
Ensure all deliverables are completed within the scheduled timelines
Interact with Account Managers and the production team
Source and manage freelancers
Ensure timesheets are completed (accurately) and submitted
Work closely with the Executive Creative Director to assign specific tasks to Creatives
Schedule and facilitate daily stand-ups with studio / creatives to ensure they are clear about their workload and responsibilities
Problem-solve resource issues as and when they arise
Ensure all key dates for review and approval of work is communicated to and understood by each member of the teams assigned to each client project
Ensure all jobs can be tracked and are easily accessible to all internal stakeholders
Manage and monitor all daily activities and deadlines
Monitor schedules and workloads of all permanent and freelance staff
Work with the relevant teams to ensure projects are delivered accurately and invoiced on time and within budget
Assist in de-briefing projects with the Client Services team, Studio, relevant Dept Heads to assess the performance of relevant projects
Qualifications
A relevant tertiary qualification
Minimum 3 years experience as an Assistant Traffic Manager / Junior Traffic Manager in a TTL Advertising Agency (or in a similar environment i.e. Radio)
Proficient in MS Office (i.e. Outlook / Excel / Word / PowerPoint etc.)
Chase experience is essential.
MS Project and Resource Guru is advantageous
Well versed in Digital
A good command of the English language (both verbal and written)
Strong multi-tasking skills
Strong administration and organizational skills
Good project management skills
Good analytical and numeracy skills
Additional Information
Personality
Team player with the ability to work independently
Ability to remain calm in a highly pressurized environment
Self-starter who can inspire others
Problem solver and solution driven
Confident
Curious
Resilient
Assertive
Accountable
Trustworthy
Meticulous with attention to detail
A can-do attitude and a willingness to go the extra mile
Other:
Flexible to work beyond normal office hours (if and when required)
Willing and comfortable to work on alcohol brands
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks after submitting your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Publicis Groupe is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any forms of Discrimination or Harassment. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees in line with our Employment Equity plan. All appointments will be based on Qualifications, experience and best fit but preference will be given to all affirmative action candidates or designated groups.
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