Junior Media Planner/Buyer

HAVAS ZAMBIA a Media Agency is looking for a suitably qualified candidate to fill up the position of;

Job Description: Junior Media Planner/Buyer

The Junior Media Planner/Buyer is responsible for providing support to the Media Manager in the execution of all media planning and buying functions across client accounts. The ideal candidate must be able to manage day-to-day planning and analysis while maintaining strong relationships with media vendors.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting Media Manager in the preparation, development, execution, and monitoring of media plans for all clients.
• Generate insertion orders for print, radio, television, outdoor, and digital vendors.
• Interact daily with media vendors through phone calls, emails, and meetings.
• Request and gather information from media vendors.
• Compile detailed specs and deadlines for approved media plans.
• Work with Media Manager and Accounting to analyze billing discrepancies.
• Utilize and understand syndicated research tools used for planning and reporting purposes.
• Study demographic data and consumer profiles to help identify desired target audiences for specific media vehicles, including lifestyles and psychographics.
• Develop agency point of views (POVs) on media opportunities for submission to clients.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be a self-starter, with strong planning and organizational skills and the ability to work with minimal direction
• Strong written, verbal communication and negotiation skills. Good presentation skills a plus
• Strong time-management and organizational skills
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with vendors
• Experience managing multiple, competing priorities, duties and/or projects. Proven ability to accommodate evolving responsibilities and last minute changes
• Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to generate innovative solutions

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma, Bachelor degree in related field or equivalent work experience
• Must have good knowledge of the Media in Zambia
• Required PC proficiency and solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Experience analyzing data and market research
• Familiarity with basic accounting/math principles; basic statistical analysis experience is a plus

REPORTS TO

• Media and Operations Planner

Please send your application letter with your updated curriculum vitae and professional qualifications to the Human Resources Department or to [email protected] by the close of business on 25^th March 2019. Kindly note that only applications meeting the requirements listed above and received before the closing date will be considered.