Job description

Working closely with the portfolio manger and other departments, the traffic and marketing co-ordinator is responsible for managing the smooth flow of work through the agency by linking creative, client service and production, ensuring that each job happens timeously and correctly to meet client expectations. The candidate will also assist the portfolio manager in planning, directing and executing all marketing campaigns.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of B2B, omnichannel campaigns, digital marketing techniques and platforms, media production, communication
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in the production of marketing materials
• Understand the technicalities of
• Experience in the design/creative field and interpretation of briefs
• Minimum of three years of working in an agency role

Responsibilities

• Traffic and schedule work into the studio
• Planning and coordination of multiple projects, including job forecasts
• Capacity planning and risk reporting
• Timesheet trafficking and reporting
• Ensure projects are delivered within scope, time and budget
• Plan, track, control and report on projects
• Develop and plan all internal communication systems
• Compile all written content for all marketing activities
• Involvement with planning and development of social media posts, adverts, web pages, brochures, presentations
• Reconciliation and reporting of jobs upon completion
• Preparation of account reconciliations/reports (where applicable)
• Creation of billing instructions
• Chasing of purchase orders/payments (where applicable)
• Research/sourcing based on job requirements (suppliers, influencers, samples, stock, footage, references etc)
• Site audits (when applicable), preparation of audits PPT decks with necessary specifications
• Review of printer proofs (where applicable)
• Planning and coordination for shoots (location, props, external suppliers etc)
• Media liaison, proposals and bookings
• Sourcing of talent (where applicable)
• Management of jobs via Chase (opening jobs, updating statuses, allocation of tasks etc)
• Time management (designers and other departments)
• Management of small clients (opportunity to develop and grow own client base)

Company Description

LKDA Strategic Creative Advertising is one of the leading and most established advertising agencies in Pretoria.

Requirements

• Proficient in Chase
• Research skills
• Copywriting skills beneficial
• Project planning and coordination
• Reading comprehension
• Problem-solving
• Time management
• Excellent verbal and written communication 
• Effective team management capabilities
• Hands-on and professional approach with both clients and team members, and ability to work with people within cross-functional teams
• High attention to detail
• Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel, MS Outlook
• Prepared to work late (if needed) and go the extra mile
• Must be able to perform under pressure and deliver on fixed timelines
• Strong networking and negotiating skills
• Creative thinker who is confident, self-motivated, articulated and practical

Posted on 07 Dec 13:19