A really great little branding agency is looking for a Head of Traffic/Operations who excels in creative services. This role requires balancing internal projects with clientfacing work in social media branding and web. All their clients are international and they have a very high standard of work. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic growing team of fabulous human beings.
Work model: Remote (can be based anywhere in South Africa). Need to be able to legally work in SA to be considered.
Salary: R45kR70k CTC
Why you'll want to work here: - Unlimited leave
- Good worklife balance
- Relaxed atmosphere
- Kind authentic people
- Great staff retention
- Access to a personal coach
You are: - Extremely organised and detailoriented
- Able to view projects from both macro and micro perspectives
- Skilled at motivating and guiding teams
- A fast learner and problem solver
- Excellent at communication
- Able to thrive under pressure
- Commercially savvy keeping projects on budget and on time
- Clear and decisive in feedback
Primary Responsibilities:
- Manage external suppliers and freelancers
- Support creative directors and management
- Define project goals milestones and timelines with clients and creative team
- Allocate resources and manage project progress
- Create proposals costings and reconcile budgets
- Address issues early and effectively
- Liaise with clients and manage expectations
- Facilitate meetings and communication via Basecamp or Zoom
- Ensure quality control of studio work
Secondary Duties:
- Manage copywriters designers animators and other external resources
- Identify revenue opportunities
- Keep project management software updated
- Bridge creative and production teams
- Participate in daily team huddles
- Maintain a deep understanding of project status
- Ensure team has necessary resources and meets deadlines
- Produce film shoots
- Occasionally participate in brainstorms and team activities
Bonus Points:
- Experience in social media branding and web
- Strong reading and writing skills
- Knowledge of animation and broadcast design
Functional Competencies:
- Strong timemanagement and organisational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Proficient in G Suite Basecamp and Xero Projects
- Ability to meet tight deadlines