Hybrid Strategist
Wppmedia • johannesburg, johannesburg • Posted July 13, 2026
About the Role
Job Title
Hybrid Strategist
Company
WPP Media South Africa
Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Reports To
Client Lead
Role Summary and Impact
The Strategist, together with the internal team, works hand‑in‑hand with the clients’ marketing department and creative agency to ensure the development of effective and unique media campaigns. The strategist immerses themselves within the client’s business gaining an acute understanding of the client’s needs and goals, as well as the brands’ customers, in order to provide clear and consistent input into the media strategy. Based on given objectives, the strategist applies their knowledge of media and communication platforms to identify the most appropriate vehicles for building awareness of a client’s brand.
Objectives
Create strong, compelling and strategic media recommendations on how different channels can be used to integrate the consumer journey and define the role of media use to the consumer.
Hybrid Strategist
Company
WPP Media South Africa
Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Reports To
Client Lead
Role Summary and Impact
The Strategist, together with the internal team, works hand‑in‑hand with the clients’ marketing department and creative agency to ensure the development of effective and unique media campaigns. The strategist immerses themselves within the client’s business gaining an acute understanding of the client’s needs and goals, as well as the brands’ customers, in order to provide clear and consistent input into the media strategy. Based on given objectives, the strategist applies their knowledge of media and communication platforms to identify the most appropriate vehicles for building awareness of a client’s brand.
Objectives
Create strong, compelling and strategic media recommendations on how different channels can be used to integrate the consumer journey and define the role of media use to the consumer.