Overview
Media & Advertising Administrative Assistant Jobs in Johannesburg at Melisha
We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Media & Advertising Administrative Assistant to join our clients dynamic and fast-growing team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a creative marketing environment, supporting campaigns, coordinating suppliers, managing schedules, and helping keep advertising operations running smoothly.
Requirements:
- 2-3 years proven experience in an administrative or assistant role, ideally within media, advertising, or marketing
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiarity with marketing or media planning tools is a plus
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Discretion with confidential and sensitive information
- Diploma or Degree in Marketing, Communications, Media, Business Administration, or a related field
- Experience with digital marketing platforms or content management systems
- Understanding of advertising metrics, KPIs, and reporting tools
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the planning, scheduling, and execution of media and advertising campaigns across various platforms (digital, print, social media, etc.)
- Coordinate with media agencies, printers, designers, and other third-party vendors
- Maintain up-to-date records of advertising contracts, media bookings, and budgets
- Monitor media coverage and compile performance reports and analytics
- Track campaign deadlines, deliverables, and approvals to ensure timely delivery
- Prepare purchase orders, track invoices, and assist with budget reconciliation
- Organize team meetings, take minutes, and distribute action items
- Update and maintain media schedules, calendars, and content libraries
- Support the development of marketing materials and presentations
- Manage internal communication between departments related to media and advertising activities
We are looking for a candidate with a positive attitude, who is self-motivated and able to take initiative. The ideal person will be a strong problem solver with a creative mindset, while remaining professional, dependable, and reliable in a fast-paced working environment.
Please apply via the link – https://forms.gle/cN9Cu8qMmyrSwBqx6
Only candidates who submit their application through the provided link will be considered for review.
Experience:
- Figma: 2 years (Preferred)
- Canva: 2 years (Preferred)
- Project management software: 3 years (Preferred)
- Microsoft Office: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Johannesburg, Gauteng
Title: Media & Advertising Administrative Assistant
Company: Melisha
Location: Johannesburg
