Communications And Marketing Coordinator - JHB at Ivanhoe Mines

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure all forms of corporate communications, including branding and messaging are aligned with corporate guidelines
• Manage the process of content generation, graphic design, and layout for communications materials such as brochures, booth posters, corporate videos, PowerPoint presentations, internal and external reports, etc.
• Strong knowledge of design standards
• Create executive presentations that visually communicate a compelling story
• Administer content, design, operational oversight, and maintenance of company websites
• Build relationships with internal clients and manage expectations
• Be prepared to respond to short-term deadlines
• Manage department filing of creative assets – photos, branding suite, etc.
• Research and gain an in-depth understanding of each internal client’s business
• Participate in calls, gather internal clients’ requirements, and brainstorm with the teams to develop content and design for various digital platforms, including Social Media
• Assist in creating graphics for all Social Media sites and managing postings
• Use Social Media Management (SMM) tools to manage various sites, workflows, and approvals
• Coordinate with internal teams for social posting, content, and design
• Generate, edit, publish, and share engaging content (e.g., original text, photos, videos, and news)
• Monitor followers and comments using Social Media listening tools and report regularly to senior management
• Oversee Social Media accounts’ design (e.g., Facebook timeline cover and profile pictures)
• Provide backup for department administrative duties, as required
• Ensure deliverables are met consistently on time and above expected quality

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Communications and Marketing
• Min 3 years experience in corporate/agency sector in communications, investor relations, marketing, graphic design or social media
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign), SMM tools (Hootsuite, Lithium or Spredfast, Web platforms and Social Media platforms (FB, LinkedIn, Twitter, and WeChat, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Word
• Previous experience in mining or natural resources, as well as experience with corporate copywriting and editing will be advantageous
• The ability to speak and write in French will be advantageous