We are hiring! Could it be you?

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We’re looking for a junior to mid Account/Project/Production manager for our creative studio based in Westville, Durban. We’re a small agency with a wide range of clients, predominantly in the corporate sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Account management
• Assist with studio traffic management
• New business development and client on-boarding
• Status reports and job briefs/amendments
• Quoting, billing and achievement of all campaigns within client budgets
• Tracking leads, sales – basic CRM
• Setting up appointments, running meetings and presentations
• Production co-ordination with our video team

WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU?

• A chilled & fun office atmosphere. Whilst our sector is corporate, our studio isn’t. We don’t do politics – we do laughs – All. Day. Long.
• A smorgasbord of food talk. We’re all foodies. We talk about food for at least an hour a day (or we go out looking for it).
• A variety of projects: We’re seldom bored. We work with amazing brands and interesting clients with a wide variety of projects.
• Dogs. They come into the office. They are a great scapegoat for funny smells.
• You will be working directly with a senior team so you’ll be learning… a lot!

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Own transport and valid driver’s license necessary
• Tertiary qualification preferably at an industry-relevant recognised institution
• Must have some experience working in advertising agencies.
• Strong interpersonal, telephone and document management skills.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• Good command of both written and verbal English, including business writing ability
• A team player. No lone rangers here.

SKILLS ADVANTAGEOUS:

• Copywriting: We’re really into wordsmiths. And it helps if you love other languages as we sometimes work in French, Portuguese etc
• Are interested in video production: You’ll be part of the video production team

PERSONAL SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES:

• Very organised: We’re talking OCD levels here. You need to be a processes & systems ninja
• A self-starter: You need to have a strong imitative and be highly motivated
• Can spell: Coz we likes to get things rite for our klients. If you love copywriting, we’d be even more excited!
• Have a calm head: We’re known for being reliable and not missing deadlines, so you need to be able to work under pressure and on time.
• Be passionate: We’re wanting someone who values the freedom and culture of a small agency, and is passionate about what we do.
• A team player: Someone who appreciates the value of teamwork.

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

Then send through your CV, a bit about yourself and your salary expectations to hello[@] halo-media.com, with a subject inclusion: ACC1016.

Please do not apply if you don’t have the relevant qualifications and experience  |  If you do not hear back from us within 14 days of application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

** UPDATE:  Thank you for your interest, this application is now filled! **