Manager, Media Planning & Management at T2 (Formerly 9Mobile)

Job Summary

• Ensure the efficient operations of EMTS's media management system including the evaluation, selection, engagement and monitoring of media agencies.

Principal Functions
Tactical:

• Establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

Operational:

• Assist in the development of relevant media strategies, proposals and plans.
• Ensure efficient execution of EMTS's media plan and ascertain that the desired media messages reach the target audiences.
• Provide input into negotiations/contracts with vendors/media agencies as required and monitor their activities to ensure adherence to service level agreements.
• Monitor media campaign effectiveness via post campaign research to measure achievement of defined targets and compliance to approved corporate guidelines.
• Explore new media opportunities and possibilities for utilization of unconventional media.
• Develop effective strategies to manage cases of negative media coverage.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key journalists, publications and programmes to support media and public relations activities within EMTS.
• Implement the unit's work programs and plans in line with agreed upon procedures and guidelines.
• Assist in planning and managing the human and material resources of the unit to optimise performance, morale and enhance productivity.
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members and manage subordinates' performance towards the achievement of overall team objectives.
• Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Head, Media Planning & Management.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head, Media Planning & Management.

Requirements

• First Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Postgraduate/professional qualification in a related field will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of Six (6) years of relevant work experience, with at least three (3) years in a supervisory role.

Internal Relationship:

• Finance, Procurement, Human Resources, Legal, Government Relations and other commercial departments.

External Relationship:

• Media houses, advertising agencies.

Knowledge:

• Industry knowledge
• Media management

Skills

• Communication
• Presentation/Facilitation
• Innovation
• Results Orientation
• People Management
• Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Personal Effectiveness

Behaviour:

• Customer Focus
• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Teamwork.