Job Opportunities 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.

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Job outputs 

• Identify and write business news stories.
• Identify exclusive stories and report on it.
• Report on breaking news.
• Maintain a contact network.
• Run Netwerk24’s business landing page from time to time.

Skills and competencies

• The ability to work comfortably in a digital, multi-platform environment.
• The ability to work well in a team.
• Have a good sense of news and understanding of your readers.
• A passion for journalism.
• Excellent Afrikaans language skills.

Qualifications and experience

• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• A valid driver's licence.
• Any applicable experience