Marketing & Communications Manager

• Develop, execute, monitor, and manage the Groupwide OSA marketing and communication strategies, relevant global media partners, and stakeholders.
• Be able to write a compelling narrative to that reflects positively about the Ogilvy Brand experience internally and externally.
• Oversee content creation in relation to marketing the Ogilvy brand
• Position the Ogilvy brand in alignment with the business strategy across both internal and external communication and marketing channels.
• Social Media Community Management: Oversee the social media channels, alongside selected resources across the OSA business.
• Manage the OSA brand to ensure creative and consistent communication of our work, people, culture, and stakeholders across all channels, maintaining the integrity of the brand.
• Work across all businesses in OSA to deliver communications and marketing plans that build the agency's brand and reputation.
• Manage and amplify the OSA brand on social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter.
• Develop, execute, and monitor a Thought Leadership LinkedIn marketing plan for OSA leaders.
• Maintain relationships with clients, partners (including Loeries, Creative Circle, Bookmarks, etc.), media, and pitch consultants.
• Build, leverage, and archive Ogilvy South Africa Brand marketing assets.
• Effectively manage Ogilvy Media Platforms, owned, paid, and earned.
• Identify and oversee the development of fresh and innovative ideas to amplify the Ogilvy brand, including marketing platforms, events, panels, Thought Leadership articles.
• Form strong relationships with global Ogilvy marketing leads/heads to ensure collaboration and the cascading of relevant global marketing messages for the OSA market.

• Networking and building effective relationships.
• Managing multiple projects and tasks simultaneously with high efficiency.
• Collaborating with stakeholders at all levels, including cross-border senior stakeholders, and galvanising the collective support necessary to achieve outstanding results.
• Navigating complex situations with strong diplomacy and political acumen.
• Inclusivity in leadership, delivering results through individuals who may not directly report to you.
• Project management, which includes meticulous planning and coordination.
• Crafting engaging stories and public communications.
• Applying creative solutions to marketing operational challenges.
• Teamwork and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Managing and adapting under pressure, amidst constant change, and in ambiguous situations.
• Engaging and motivating others with a mature, positive, and can-do attitude.

• Over 10 years of experience who has communications, journalism or agency background.
• Successful management of a large brand for 4 years, encompassing strategy creation, creative execution, and marketing innovation.
• Experience working with media.
• Experience collaborating with senior executives.
• Experience in, or a keen interest in, the creative aspects of the marketing and communication industry.
• Proven management skills in leading teams.
• A relevant qualification in communications, journalism, or marketing.

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