Digitas is the Networked Experience Agency, built on the vision that we create magnetic experiences that earn the right for brands to exist in human networks. Today, and tomorrow. We deliver Networked Experiences by leveraging comprehensive data, technology, creative, media and strategy capabilities. Digitas delivers ambitious outcomes via unique solutions that include Creative Experiences, Integrated Media, Addressable Relationships, Social Marketing and Total Commerce. The Digitas culture is made up of fearless, inventive and generous Unicorns of all kinds.

Digitas: Digitas serves the world’s leading brands through a global network comprised of more than 5,500 employees across over 65 offices in 43 countries. In South Africa, Digitas is also expanding its Total Commerce capability into the Publicis Commerce capability and communities, offering Commerce solutions that combine CRM, social, data, media, and creative to drive customer engagement and business growth.

What We Offer:

Culture commitment:

We are connected in the way we think and the way we work. At the heart of our company are great people that we call Unicorns. Our Unicorns are open, bold, and curious and love to solve complex problems for clients in unique ways.

As the social lead working across multiple teams, you’ll live at the intersection of media, creative, analytics, strategy, and content. There are tons of digital social and content opportunities out there—you’ll figure out which opportunities are right for our clients and how to activate them. You are someone who champions a modern approach to connected brand experiences powered by social; who understands consumer behavior and context, and architects and orchestrates social (paid, owned, shared, earned) communications to define how brands connect to people in a digital world. Sound like you? Read on.

The Social Lead is responsible for developing and executing high-impact social media strategies that align with brand objectives, drive engagement, and support integrated marketing campaigns. This role leads the social media team and collaborates with creative, media, and client service teams to ensure consistent and innovative brand storytelling across all platforms.

Day-to-day, your role includes:

More specifically your key responsibilities include:

developments—plus a strong connection with entertainment and pop culture

Personality Attributes:
• Team player with the ability to work independently
• Able to remain calm in a highly pressurised environment
• Assertive and resilient
• Proactive, energetic, and approachable
• Problem solver / solution driven and Creative “out of the box” strategic thinker
• Meticulous with attention to detail
o Flexible to work beyond normal office hours (overtime if and when required)
o Comfortable to work from the Publicis Groupe office (on-site)

This role with oversee two sites, one in Cape Town and one in Johannesburg, so travel will be required from time to time.

Ready to make social magnetic?
Apply now and help us shape the future of commerce through social-first experiences.

Digitas is 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.

All appointments will be based on qualifications, experience and best fit but preference will be given to candidates from designated groups. Interested candidates must please submit a concise CV including a link to your portfolio. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks after submitting your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Visit www.digitas.com/en-za for more on Digitas ZA.