Job Description

Main purpose of the job:

Development of implementation plan generation based on strategy brief. Recommendation to client across all

media both traditional and non-traditional. Buying and negotiating media and ensuring clients are billed for the correct

media and media owners have all the correct documentation to invoice Havas.

Main responsibilities:

Media implementation planning

Within the agreed media mix, select individual TV stations, radio stations, magazine titles, poster sites,

events, etc using available research and judgment to create the optimum schedule(s)

Look for innovative ways to break through the advertising 'noise' levels

Meet with media sales representatives, to remain up-to-date with media developments and to discuss

best solutions for Client

Take all calls from media sales representatives diverted from client to media agency

Liaise with the Creative Agencies to ensure harmony of media selection with creative development

Present detailed schedules to the client for approval

Develop a clear buying brief

Brief media buyers, and supervise the progress of the campaign

Supply creative agencies with final approved plans, based on budgeted figures, at the time of approval and

notify these creative agencies of relevant plan changes as and when they are

Monitor expenditure vs. given budget and Purchase Order(s)

Revise plans as necessary, according to budget or date or format amendments as instructed by the client

Respond to adhoc client requests

Media buying, administration and budget management

Implement the approved media plan

Provide clear briefing to media owner sales representatives, to solicit offers

Negotiate the best deals in terms of efficiency, effectiveness, price, quality and value-added opportunities

of the agreed media plan

Strive for optimal savings on all media buying

Evaluate any special offers or opportunities and inform the advertiser of such offers and opportunities as

soon as such occur

Follow up the performance of the plan against the brief and given budget, and final media insertion schedule, in

buying reviews

Reconcile monthly billings against POs

Recommend alternatives where applicable

Amend or cancel bookings as and when required by the client, re-negotiating deals to avoid penalties

wherever possible

Negotiate maximum compensation for non-adherence to booking parameters or poor-quality repro

Respond to ad hoc requests from clients and planners

Assist with any other duties as assigned by senior team members

KPA:

Accuracy of planning and reporting

Understanding of industry tools and data interpretation

Buying media

Negotiating

Ensuring the client is billed correctly

Admin/filing management

Key competencies/skills:

Collaborative

Solution focused.

Can-do attitude

Punctuality

Reliability

Team Player

Ability to work well under pressure and deliver to deadline

Be able to work late, and arrive early if required

Understanding of systems and procedures

Understanding of creative and strategy

Professional

Accuracy

Attention to detail

Time management

Multi-tasking

Negotiation skills

Learning new skills

Aptitude for numbers

Able to communicate on all levels

Required qualifications/experience



Media planning/buying experience - min 3 - 5 years

Thank you for taking the time to apply for this role, should you not hear back from us by 25 March 2025, please consider your application as unsuccessful.