Marketing and Publicity Assistant at Media24 (Pty) Ltd

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with the day-to-day operations of the marketing team.
• Write, edit, update, and publish content on the company’s corporate website and associated website(s).
• Participate in the ideation and creation of social media content.
• Assist with designing retailer website banners.
• Assist with the planning and coordinating of marketing and publicity events (festivals, exhibitions, workshops).
• Collect and collate data required by the Marketing Manager to prepare monthly  departmental management reports.
• Perform marketing and publicity administration functions accurately and  within the required deadlines.
• Support the marketing and publicity team’s archive function by efficiently filing and storing  relevant marketing and publicity material.
• Ensure all promotional material is distributed as required.

Requirements:

• Relevant diploma or degree with emphasis on marketing.
• At least 1 year experience in  marketing in a related industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A passion for books.
• Strong interpersonal and teamworking skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and excellent organization.
• Time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Interest in pursuing new marketing opportunities and new ways of reaching readers, staying abreast of wider book trends.
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
• Experience in Canva, In Design and Photoshop.