The position of Media Planner consists of planning, directing, or coordinating media activities with the help of subordinate executives and staff.

Tasks

• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes and ensure that they are communicated and implemented within the team.

• Reporting to the General Manager, the Media Manager will manage the media accounts, and serve as the primary point of agency contact for media vendors

• Identify media related opportunities through evolving issues.

• Develop content for dissemination via press releases, social media, websites and other distribution channels.

• Ensure that key messages align with vital business strategies.

• Serve as the organization’s media liaison and formal spokesperson.

• Conduct press conferences and briefings.

• Scan media marketplace to keep up-to-date on the latest media trends.

• Monitor online and offline campaigns, and report on results.

• Negotiate with media channels to close competitive deals.

• Build strategies and media plan that aligns with client’s request.

• Build long-term relationships with media influencers.

• Appropriately manage the organization’s media budget.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and requirements 

• Experience working in the advertising industry is a requirement.

• College/University Degree in a related field preferred 

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in advertising with supervisory responsibilities. 

• Energy, enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and demanding targets.

• High level of analytical and organizational skills, and excellent attention to detail.

• Creativity, initiative combined with commercial awareness.

• Real understanding of print and web advertising opportunities.

• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills and ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organisation in a participatory way. 

• Understanding of and commitment to capacity development and skills transfer activities. 

• Demonstrated experience and capacity to provide colleagues with supportive advice and strengthening through mentoring and modelling. 

• Must be able to pass a background check to include a 7-year criminal & employer history reference check 

• Self-educator and motivator 

• Must have skills in research and development of operating policies and procedures.

How to Apply

• Interested applicants can apply using simplyblack@ethiojobs.net