Senior Media Planner Job at SBI Media Global

SBI Media Global is Africa's global media and communication company with a strategic presence across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa and the United Kingdom. We are a next-gen media agency built on a culture of bravery, thought leadership, creativity and innovation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Senior Media Planner

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Ensure all media briefs are accurate before being sent to the Buying Team or Practices.
• Create and develop a strategic framework that delivers on the client's objectives.
• Help the team as required, e.g., perform competitive analysis, answering direct information requests, evaluation of media options
• Work with the Buying Team to provide them with an investment brief, collaborate in the development of implementation plan, liaise with them regarding any issues on on-going plans
• Undertake additional projects beyond client responsibilities as requested, e.g. help on new business, analysis for overseas offices
• Grow and develop the strategic thinking capabilities of the team
• Start to foster relationships with the clients where the planner is respected for their media skills and ability to add value to the effectiveness of clients’ media investment.
• Working with & promoting services of Public Media's Practices to clients (Content, Data Science, Commerce, Exchange)
• Responsible for the day-to-day workings of the client team in conjunction with the Media Director offering support, training, and insight to team members
• Participating & leading new business pitches
• Oversee and be responsible for the smooth running of all client/supplier and inter-departmental relationships

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 6+ years of progressive levels of responsibility in media planning, buying, and management
• MBA is a plus 
• Added skills for the role; Excellent use of Excel and other Microsoft packages
• A good appreciation of what working within advertising involves.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their updated CV to: hr@sbimediaglobal.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.