Company Description
Publicis West Africa
Limited is part of the Publicis Groupe, the second largest communications group in the world, employing over 100 000 talented minds, across 100 countries. Publicis Groupe has made a name for itself by putting its people first. We, at Publicis Groupe Africa, are no different. With over 60 agencies across 36 countries on the continent, there’s no better place to grow a rewarding career in media, communications, marketing, or advertising in Africa.
Publicis Groupe Africa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibits any forms of discrimination or harassment. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees in line with our Employment Equity Plan.
Job Description
To plan and execute production jobs with the correct processes ( documentation, quality control checks, approvals, client procurement process compliance) and delivering final assets in a timely and cost-effective manner with collaboration of internal and external partners.
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Effectively plan productions on account portfolio assigned.
- Identify and manage suppliers, costs & quotes, production planning and scheduling.
- Work closely with the catergory leads and their managers.
- Liaise with 3rd party suppliers locally and on the African continent
- Maintain a good working relationship with suppliers.
- Prioritize scheduling and workflow to ensure work is delivered accurately, on time and according to the brief
- Notify timeously if a deadline will be missed/not met and report delays, problems, issues or difficulty on jobs
- Collaborate in delivering production commitment and meeting deadlines
KPI’S
- You must prepare production reports with learnings and recommendation after each production
- Timesheet must be correctly done and on time.
- 100% enforcement of production process and relevant documentation
- Manage production seamlessly using agreed process
- Ensure time efficiency and delivery per agreed delivery dates/briefs
- Ensure good Internal and external partner relationship with teams, clients and PHs.
Qualifications
- Relevant tertiary qualification
- At least 5 years working experience as a Traffic Manager or Production Manager in an Advertising Agency or in a similar environment (i.e. Radio) with 1 year being at mid-level
- Proficient in MS Office (Work / Excel / PowerPoint etc.)
- Proficient using Apple products (i.e. Mac)
- Knowledge of and experience in Chase / Chase Scheduler / Google Docs / Adobe suite
- TTL & Digital experience are essential.
- A good command of the English language (both verbal and written)
- Excellent administrative and organizational skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent multitasking skills.
- Understand all communication disciplines.
- Understand advertising as a selling tool.
- Understand new technology and the application of with the creative process.
Additional Information
Why Publicis West Africa?
Join a team that thrives on creativity and collaboration, at the heart of Africa's
booming digital landscape. Make a real impact on our clients' businesses and
contribute to shaping the future of digital marketing in the region. We offer
opportunities for professional development, and a dynamic work environment filled
with the industry's brightest minds.
Ready to lead the digital charge at Publicis West Africa?
Apply today and tell us how your vision and expertise will drive our digital success
in the region.
