Marketing Assistant - Johannesburg at Media24 (Pty) Ltd

Key responsibilities:

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

• 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).
• Event and festival attendance when needed.
• Assist with execution of publicity plans when required.
• Curate and send out book boxes and review copies to media when required.
• Collect and collate data required by the Marketing Manager to prepare monthly departmental management
• Perform all marketing administration functions accurately and within the required deadlines.
• Support the marketing team’s archive function by efficiently filing and storing relevant marketing material.
• Ensure all promotional material is distributed as required.

Skills and competencies:

(The abilities that the individual needs to perform this role effectively)

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• 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 meet 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