YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT: 

Working closely with the RD, deliver growth in reputation, reach and revenue in Americas/ Africa, across English and languages, aligned to global strategy.  

Design and run quarterly business performance sessions, strategic reviews, and decision forums for the Africa/ Americas region, to ensure to ensure delivery of strategic objectives on time and on budget 

Support the delivery in Africa/Americas region of the central digital platform strategies, roadmaps, and priorities 

Help Americas/Africa  RDs in new idea development, on the basis of robust market assessment and audience context.  

Define and deliver a benefits-led prioritisation approach incorporating the potential need for iterative re-planning and cost-effective benefits measurement processes. 

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: 

Experience of enabling high level strategic decision making at speed, working with seniormost/ ExCo level stakeholders  

Ability to work with and deploy financial, HR, market, and audience data to enable strategic decision making  

Experienced in planning and delivery of strategic projects and demonstrable ability to convert strategic thinking to action 

Deep knowledge of media market and consumers, and experience of working in African/Americas markets (in any sector) 

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED: 

Experience of influencing and/or driving growth in a business, ideally a media business  

Experience in a strategic or delivery role in a modern media, digital, or tech environment