Marketing and Events Coordinator: News at Media24 (Pty) Ltd

Main purpose of the role: To coordinate events for the brands within the News division from conceptualization through to execution.

Key responsibilities: (The primary tasks, functions and deliverables of the role)

• Conceptualize, organise, coordinate and host external and internal functions, from planning through to closure, including responsibilities such as calculating budgets, sourcing sponsorship, choosing locations, arranging schedules, selecting speakers and entertainment, choosing vendors, selecting menus, sourcing accommodation and arranging transportation for attendees);
• Identify and approach possible sponsors for special events and projects and negotiate sponsorship deals.
• Developing marketing material for events and reader competition;
• Planning and executing reader competitions and sponsorship campaigns;
• Attend functions and events to ensure that operations run smoothly, troubleshooting should any problems or issues arise during the course of the function or event;
• Organise branding at festivals, activation and events, liaising with event organisers to obtain best possible branding opportunities.
• Flexibility to work overtime, including evenings and weekends, as well as be available to travel.
• Building and maintaining relationships with sponsors, speakers and service providers.

Skills and competencies: (The abilities that the individual needs to perform this role effectively)

• Attention to detail
• Planning and organising
• Excellent written business communication skills in Afrikaans and English
• Excellent verbal communication skills in Afrikaans and English
• Pressure resilience
• Results orientation
• Team player
• Can-do attitude
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualification:

• Relevant tertiary degree or diploma in marketing, communications or similar.

Experience:

• At least 5 years’ experience in event management and/or marketing. Experience within a large corporate environment and sponsorship management would be advantageous. Knowledge of relevant software packages and applications.