The successful candidate needs outstanding conceptual and design skills, with a proven track record of producing beautiful and unique content for a variety of formats.

Ultimately, the Multimedia Designer we are looking for is someone whose visual design skills translate into high-quality animated content that engages fans on both web and social platforms. You will need to be able to design and create layouts according to brief requirements, and then typically bring them to animated life. This is a full-time position based in Johannesburg.

Reporting to: Creative Director

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Confer with Creative Director and Project Managers to discuss the client’s needs and determine design.
• Conceptualize and develop ideas with the Creative Director and Project Managers through completion of final product, making improvements as needed during review stages.
• Adhere to brief deadlines.
• Strive to generate clear, innovative ideas and creative concepts.
• Create original graphics, animation and layouts for illustrations, logos, websites, social platforms, and other agency specific purposes, using graphic design software.
• Cooperate with the rest of the creative team on campaigns spanning the full media spectrum.

Required Skills

• An expert understanding of Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator.
• An expert understanding of After Effects and video production processes; as well as a strong understanding of Premiere Pro and other video production software.
• Knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design and animation concepts.
• The ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Artistic with a keen eye for aesthetics and visually appealing content.
• Attention to detail.

Requirements

• Relevant degree or similar.
• Be able to produce a portfolio of work (non-negotiable).
• An interest in, and passion for, gaming would be extremely beneficial.
• Out-the-box thinking.
• Works well with people with varying personalities.
• Is confident, resourceful, decisive, and willing to take initiative.
• Able to work effectively both as an individual and as part of a team.
• The ability to keep cool under pressure and help others do the same.
• A grasp of Digital and Social.
• Fluent in English, with a keen interest in industry trends.
• A drive to continually learn and grow professionally.

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An ideal candidate for this opening should have outstanding organisational and time management skills accompanied by excellent communication both verbal and written. The successful candidate should be able to work within a team, maintain company processes and systems, timeously and with little supervision.

Reporting to: Operations Director

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Working within a team

• Working closely with all Business Units to ensure effective rollout of company procedures.
• Assists with effective staff resourcing and work scoping.

Planning and Organising

• Assist in production timing plans based on briefs and help to determine deadlines.
• Ensure internal efficiency of the utilisation of resources.
• Schedule and communicate the Operations Director’s availability.

Communication and reporting

• Learn and demonstrate the ability to engage in continuous communication with Account Managers and all Production teams.

• Carry out any Operations reporting assistance when required.

Traffic and Operations

• Help staff members to meet established agency standards on briefs.
• To learn and improve the organisation’s workflow and processes.
• To participate and contribute to Traffic and Operational presentations.
• Produce and communicate an internal resource list with availability to staff members.
• Enable each team member to determine his/her workload.
• Learn and participate in liaising and documenting all freelance work.

• Assist in monitoring incoming briefs and debriefs and assigning them to specific individuals based on the client requirements.
• Training and maintaining of company processes and systems.

Requirements

• Must be interested in Marketing, Advertising or Communications.
• Highest Grade passed should be Grade 12.
• Possession of a Tertiary qualification will be advantageous.

Essential Skills

• Excellent communication.
•  Proficient and literate in Excel.
• Attention to detail and highly organized.
• Team player, willing to adapt to a fast-paced environment and champion the Clockwork ethos.
• Planning and execution.
• Flexible and open to changes.
• Practical problem solver.

 Submission

Your application must involve the following attachments:

• A comprehensive CV/Resume highlighting your achievements and/or experiences.

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Day to day Responsibilities:

• Managing a portfolio of clients’ PR accounts

• Providing strategic counsel to clients to aid their PR and wider marketing campaigns

• Providing commentators and product or company information to the media (newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and online news sites)

• Building relationships with existing and new clients

• Building relationships with key media contacts

• Liaising with clients regarding press campaigns, creative projects, and PR solutions

• Dealing with the media, speaking to journalists and other members of the press

• Providing innovative and creative ideas to clients

• Briefing clients and updating them on press campaigns

• Analysing PR coverage and providing written reports

• Communicating effectively with a range of stakeholders

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily point of contact with key media contacts

• Developing industry, sector, and product focused PR campaigns

• Managing the needs of the client and their accounts

• Contributing to daily meetings, and liaising and updating clients on PR activities

• Keeping abreast of current PR trends and tools

• Building client relationships and maintaining a network of media contacts including journalists and industry spokespeople

• Spearheading both traditional PR and social media projects

• Developing news angles, stories, and pitches to further the client’s profile, products, and services.

• Fulfilling the client’s key performance indicators and growing accounts

• Being involved in pitching for new business and developing PR proposals

• Managing a high level of client interaction

• Managing and mentoring junior members of staff

Key Skills:

• High levels of communication – both presentation, verbal, and written skills

• Impressive emotional intelligence and interpersonal expertise

• A passion for the media, including social media

• Flair for creativity, strategic thinking, and innovation

• Strong copywriting and marketing mastery

• Commercially aware and business savvy

• Good industry knowledge and experience in building influential networks

• Solid computer prowess and project management skills

• Outstanding organisation with an ability to manage multiple projects and portfolios

• Service focused and sensitive to confidential information

Requirements:

• Relevant degree in Arts, Media or Public Relations are desirable.

• Strong interpersonal, writing and project management skills, a creative flair, and an interest in the media.

• Experience of directing business to business (B2B) or business to consumer (B2C) PR accounts

• Agency experience is preferred

• Evidence of copywriting, marketing and report writing, social media, event management and client liaison skills

• Strong communication with excellent presentation and data analysis capabilities

• Ability to build a network of influencers and press commentators

• Industry knowledge and contacts is beneficial

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An AD should demonstrate a high-level of professional knowledge in communications, reporting and developing PR strategies, they should be able to manage and oversee 1 large account with multiple business units or a few smaller accounts with input and guidance from his/her, Group Account Director (GAD) or Business Unit Director (BUD). The AD must have full understanding of public relations with demonstrated experience achieving public relations objectives. The AD will oversee the client(s)/business unit(s) as the main point of strategic input and escalation. 

This person should be well groomed in project management, media relations, budgeting, mentoring/people management, and business development skillsets. With the ability to transfer this skill set to their team. There is an expectation of taking full responsibility for the portfolios they manage by providing excellent client service, offering diligence, and aiming to extend their portfolio and profitability of their accounts. 

It is the AD’s duty to build and mentor their teams Account Managers/Account Executives (AM/AE) working with them to better deliver all expectations on the account, of the client and of Clockwork.

Key Responsibilities: 

Administration & General PR Skills:

• Build rapport with clients and develop strong client relationships,
• Manage client expectations
• Crisis management and resolution of escalations
• Anticipates and assists in developing solutions to client needs and problems proactively before issues arise
• Manage projects/programmes – including implementation plans, project plans, budgets, and deadlines
• Assist with the strategy and drafting of communication programmes based on team input
• Understands and can articulate and apply the agency vision, goals, practice areas, products and overall capabilities through their work ad transferring to their team
• Develop, oversee, and take responsibility of the accuracy of project budgets and their monitoring
• Keep their team/s and line manager in the know by appropriately informing them and those involved on the status of all projects/briefs
• Be on top of business trends for industry segment/products and in particular the tech and consumer sectors.
• Can draw on the talents of colleagues in own problem solving and planning
• Oversees and directs media campaigns
• Has established relationships with print and broadcast journalists
• Has strong presentation skills and plays an increasingly active role in new business and client presentations
• Routinely contributes to agency growth and performance as project, team, group and agency leader
• Efficiently and effectively plans and manages events (e.g., press conferences, media tours, analyst meetings, advocate briefings, etc.)
• Understands the creative process and how to work effectively with internal and external creative resources
• Has established a circle of industry editorial, investment community, professional and/or third-party group contacts
• Has experience in building effective, productive account teams using current resources as well as assisting in the hiring process of building their team
• Effectively manages their employees regarding training, development and disciplinary
• Delegates effectively
• Assists peers in problem solving
• Leads and participates actively in team, staff and client meetings

Decorum:

• It is expected that the AD is to identify and escalate issues to the GAD or BUD
• An AD needs to be able to articulate themselves and show etiquette when representing the agency, on the phone, over mail and in person
• Respect and time management are very important at Clockwork. If one is not able to attend any meeting, both internal and external, it is expected that the employee would excuse themselves accordingly

Proactivity:

• Continually develops their editing skills so that they become capable of directing the written materials of others
• Is interested in their clients works actively seeking opportunities to know more about their services and how Clockwork can contribute to their success
• Continually seeks new ways to learn, improve and contribute towards the growth of their account and the business
• Routinely seeks and shares information with colleagues while looking for new ways to develop their clients brand reputation
• Understands and develops their knowledge on all Clockwork through the line offerings to further the development of the account 

Process & Finance: 

• Project management tools needs to be fully comprehended
• Completes timesheets daily and otherwise acts in accordance with company policies and procedures, and ensures that team does the same
• The AD is required to fully understand the SLA of a given account working towards overseeing the optimal servicing of the account
• Manage billable hours by keeping a recon of time spent to date for yourself and the team, to manage over & under servicing of the account
• The AD is required to oversee and ensure that the account invoicing is processed through a monthly (retainer) or adhoc billing instruction
• Oversee that all tasks are assigned timeously to traffic for internal allocation
• Monthly Project plans need to be scheduled for account management
• If a report is required from Ops, the AD understands how to undergo pulling and completing job recons, raising and invoicing invoices as per SLA lead times while critically appraising them for accuracy.

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The AM should demonstrate a high-level of professional knowledge, they should be able to manage 1 large account or a few smaller accounts with input and guidance from his/her account director, group account director or business unit director. The AM must have full understanding of public relations and a demonstrated ability to achieve public relations objectives. The AM will be the client’s day to day contact who is able to obtain their trust and confidence.

This person should have sufficient project management, media relations, budgeting, mentoring/people management, and business development skillsets. There is an expectation of taking responsibility for the portfolios they manage by providing excellent client service, offering diligence and aiming for profitable growth.

It is the SAM’s duty to build and mentor the AM/SAE working with them to better deliver all expectations on the account, of the client and of Clockwork Media.

Key Responsibilities:

Administration & General PR Skills:

• Build rapport with clients and develop strong client relationships,
• Manage client expectations
• Anticipates and assists in developing solutions to client needs and problems
• Manage projects/programmes – including implementation plans, project plans, budgets and deadlines
• Develops and draft communication programmes based on team input
• Is able to articulate and apply agency vision, goals, practice areas, products and overall capabilities
• Develops accurate project budgets and monitors them effectively
• Keep their team/s and line manager in the know by appropriately informing them and those involved on the status of all projects/briefs
• Uses talents of colleagues in own problem solving
• Oversees and directs media campaigns
• Has established relationships with print and broadcast journalists
• Has strong presentation skills and plays an increasingly active role in new business and client presentations
• Routinely contributes to agency growth and performance as project, team, group and agency leader
• Efficiently and effectively plans and manages events (e.g., press conferences, media tours, analyst meetings, advocate briefings, etc.)
• Understands the creative process and how to work effectively with internal and external creative resources
• Has established a circle of industry editorial, investment community, professional and/or third-party group contacts
• Provides leadership in building effective, productive account teams.
• Shows Initiative and general management
• Is familiar with, and supports achievement of, the company’s vision and exemplifies the company’s values
• Delegates effectively
• Routinely recommends and implements solutions when problems arise.
• Assists peers in problem solving
• Participates actively in team, staff and client meetings
• Works with business director to identify and address training, leadership and career development needs
• Produce media monitoring/reporting for clients singularly or with the assistance of your account manager or  account executive (if applicable)

Decorum:

• It is expected that the AM is to identify and adequately escalate issues which may arise to their line manager in a timeous manner
• An AM needs to be able to articulate themselves and show etiquette when representing the agency, on the phone, over mail and in person
• Respect and time management are very important at Clockwork. If one is not able to attend any meeting, both internal and external, it is expected that the employee would excuse themselves accordingly

Proactivity:

• Develops their editing skills so that they become capable of directing the written materials of others
• Exhibits a sense of curiosity about client work and seeks more information and knowledge in response
• Continually seeks new ways to learn, improve and contribute towards the growth of their account and the business
• Routinely seeks and shares information with colleagues while looking for new ways to develop their clients brand reputation

Process & Finance

• Project management tools needs to be fully comprehended
• Completes timesheets daily and otherwise acts in accordance with company policies and procedures, and ensures that team does the same
• The AM is required to fully understand the SLA of a given account working towards optimal servicing of the account
• Manage billable hours by keeping a recon of time spent to date, in order to manage over & under servicing of the account
• The AM is required to ensure that the account invoicing is processed through a monthly (retainer) or adhoc billing instruction
• Develops an awareness of account management issues; flags problems and offers early solutions
• All tasks need to be assigned timeously to traffic for internal allocation
• Monthly Project plans need to be scheduled for account management
• If a report is required from Ops, the AM needs to know how to undergo pulling and completing job recons, raising and invoicing invoices as per SLA lead times

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