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This mid-to-senior-level role suits a highly organized, strategic professional with a strong track record of improving creative workflows in a digital-first environment. \nKey Responsibilities \nBrief Management & Workflow Optimization \nAct as the primary point of contact for incoming creative briefs, ensuring each brief is complete, sufficiently detailedand submittedthrough Wrike. \nReturn incomplete briefs or briefs submittedoutside Wrike, providingclear guidance on the revisions and correct submission process required. \nImplement and maintaineffective traffic-management processes to ensure work flows smoothly and on time through the creative department. \nPrioritize and schedule creative projects based on deadlines, resource availabilityand strategic importance. \nIdentifymissing information or ambiguities in briefs and work with brand teams to resolve them promptly. \nProject Coordination & Communication \nDistribute briefs to the appropriate creativeteams, including copywriters, designersand art directors, ensuring all required information and assets are available. \nMonitor project progress, identify potential bottlenecksand proactively resolve issues to keep work on track. \nMaintain clear and consistent communication among creative teams, social media managers, strategistsand account managers regardingproject status, timelinesand deliverables. \nConduct regular check-ins and stand-ups to assess workloads, identifyconflictsand support efficient resource allocation. \nAsset & Information Coordination \nCollaborate with brand teams to gather and organize required assets, including brand guidelines, existing artwork, legal approvalsand supporting materials. \nEnsure the studio team receives all required assets in the correct formats and within agreed timelines. \nMaintain a clear and organized system for tracking and managing project assets. \nProcess Improvement & Tool Management \nChampion Wrike as the central project-managementtool for brief submission and project tracking. \nIdentifyopportunities to improve brief submission, project initiationand creative review processes. \nDevelop and maintain clear guidelines and best practices for brief submission and project management. \nProvide training and support to internal teams on brief submission and workflow procedures in Wrike. \nProactively manage project scope and escalate potential changes or deviations to the appropriate stakeholders. \nDelivery & Quality Assurance \nEnsure deliverables meet the brief requirements and align with brand standards before presentation to brand teams. \nFacilitate the review and feedback process between studio and brand teams, promoting clear and constructive communication. \nTrack final approvals and ensure all project assets are delivered on time. \nReporting & Analytics \nTrack and report key performance indicators relating to project intake, turnaround timesand resource utilization. \nUse data and insights to identifytrends, forecast workloadsand recommend appropriate staffingor process adjustments. \nRole Requirements \nEducation \nBachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administrationor a relatedfield. \nExperience \nAt least 3 years of experience in traffic management, project managementor a similar operational role within an agency or in-house creative team. \nProven experience using project-management tools, with strong proficiencyin Wrike. \nA demonstrated track recordof optimizingcreative workflows and improving operational efficiency. \nExperience in a fast-paced, digital-first environment, preferably managing social media content within an agency or in-house creative team. \nSkills & Knowledge \nExceptional organizational and time-management skills, with strong attention to detail. \nStrong understanding of creative production workflows and agency operations. \nAdvanced proficiencyin project-managementsoftware, particularly Wrike. \nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders. \nStrong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues. \nAbility to analyze data and translate insights into practical improvements. \nFamiliarity with social media platforms and content-creation processes is an advantage. \nPersonal Attributes \nHighly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. \nA clear and confident communicator who can provide effective direction and feedback. \nProactive, solutions-orientedand comfortable working in a dynamic environment. \nA strong collaborator who works effectively across teams. \nAdaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment. \nCompany Overview \nOgilvy Africa is one of the continent’s largest agency networks, serving 40 countries through a team of approximately 900 people across Central, East and West Africa. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the network manages more than 100 brands for a broad portfolio of local and international clients. \nWe provide integrated services across advertising, customer engagement and commerce, digital transformation, shopper marketing, media, public relations and influence. Our proprietary marketing products cover real-time marketing, social intelligence, virtual experiences, influencer management, e-commerce enablement and content hubs. \nThrough our One Ogilvy operating model, we help clients simplify agency structures and create seamless omnichannel consumer experiences. Powered by content, data and technology, Ogilvy Africa aims to set the benchmark for agency models in developing and emerging markets. \nAcross more than 20 years in Africa, the network has earned regional and global recognition, including Cannes Lions, Clio Awards, Dubai Lynx and SABRE Awards. Ogilvy is a leading global creative network within WPP and was founded by David Ogilvy more than 70 years ago. \nOgilvy Africa Beliefs \nPeople need regular OS upgrades: Even the best operating system becomes obsolete without regular upgrades. The same is true for people. \nWe need more cows than milkmen: We are a culture of practitioners, not managers. We contribute before we comment. \nCreative about creativity: Creativity is, and will always be, our differentiator. Today, creativity includes the powerful combination of data, content and technology. \nDiversity is a competitive advantage: New profiles, skills and leadership styles make us a stronger company. \nCollaborative advantage > competitive advantage: We seek partners who excel in the capabilities we need. Collaboration allows us to scale quickly without pretending to have all the answers. \nTeam > individual: We achieve more when everyone focuses on the outcome rather than individual credit. 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