Digital Media Manager | Media | Ogilvy Ghana

Role Summary The Digital Media Manager is responsible for planning, executing, monitoring, and optimizing digital media campaigns across multiple platforms and client accounts. The role works closely with clients and internal teams to deliver effective digital media strategies that drive business growth and campaign performance. The successful candidate will combine strong digital media expertise, analytical thinking, and stakeholder management skills to ensure campaigns are delivered efficiently, on budget, and in line with client objectives. Key Responsibilities Digital Media Strategy & Campaign Management Develop and execute digital media strategies aligned to client objectives and campaign goals. Plan and manage campaigns across digital channels including paid social, search, display, video, programmatic, and influencer platforms. Monitor campaign performance and optimize campaigns based on agreed KPIs and performance insights. Identify new digital opportunities, audience trends, and innovative media solutions for clients. Ensure campaigns are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard. Reporting & Performance Analysis Analyze campaign performance data and provide actionable insights and recommendations. Track key digital metrics including reach, engagement, conversions, ROI, and media efficiency. Prepare regular campaign reports and presentations for clients and internal stakeholders. Support data-driven decision-making through performance analysis and reporting. Client & Stakeholder Management Serve as a key point of contact for clients on digital media-related matters. Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, media partners, and internal teams. Present campaign strategies, performance updates, and recommendations to clients. Collaborate closely with creative, content, strategy, and client service teams to ensure integrated campaign delivery. Budget & Process Management Support the management of campaign budgets, media spend, reconciliations, and invoicing processes. Ensure financial and operational processes are followed throughout campaign execution. Monitor campaign pacing to ensure efficient budget utilization and delivery against targets. Team Collaboration & Support Work closely with the wider digital team to ensure effective planning and execution of campaigns. Support knowledge sharing, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team. Provide guidance and support to junior team members where required. Required Qualifications & Experience Required Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field. Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in digital media planning and campaign management. Strong understanding of digital media platforms and campaign optimization. Experience managing digital campaigns across multiple platforms and client accounts. Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills. Excellent attention to detail and project management skills. Preferred Experience working in a media, advertising, or digital agency environment. Digital media certifications such as Google Ads or Meta Blueprint are an added advantage. Technical Skills & Competencies Proficiency in digital media planning and buying tools. Experience with analytics and reporting platforms such as Google Analytics and Meta Business Suite. Strong understanding of campaign performance metrics and optimization techniques. Good budget management and reporting capability. Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Behavioral Competencies Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills. Solution-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities. Highly organized and accountable. Collaborative team player with a proactive attitude. Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities. Success in This Role Will Include Delivering effective and well-optimized digital campaigns for clients. Building strong client relationships and providing excellent service delivery. Ensuring campaigns achieve agreed performance objectives and KPIs. Supporting the growth of digital capabilities and best practices within the team. Company Overview Ogilvy Africa is the largest network agency on the continent catering to 40 countries with a team of ~900 people across Central, East and West Africa. Headquartered in Nairobi - Kenya, Ogilvy Africa manages a portfolio of over 100 brands for clients such as AB Inbev, Airtel, Africa CDC, Bill & Melinda Gates, Coca-Cola, Diageo, Distell, Equity Bank, Exxon Mobil, Kenya Airways, Mastercard Foundation, Mondelez, NCBA, Nestle, Philips, PWC, SAB Miller, Sanlam, Standard Chartered, Total, Tullow, UNICEF, Unilever, Visa, Vodafone and WWF amongst others. We offer services across the full spectrum of marketing domains including advertising (on and offline), Customer Engagement & Commerce, Digital Transformation, Shopper Marketing, Media, PR & Influence; all under one unified setup. We’ve also created proprietary marketing products in areas such as real-time marketing, social intelligence, virtual experiences, influencer management, e-commerce enablement and content hubs. Our unique operating model, One Ogilvy, allows clients and brands to cut the complexity of agency structures and create seamless omni-channel experiences for their consumers, across touchpoints. Fuelled by the holy trinity of content, data and technology; Ogilvy Africa strives to be the best-practice agency model, for Developing & Emerging markets. In our 20+ years in Africa, we hav