Marketing Assistant

This leading South African publisher and agent for British and American books has an opening in the Marketing Department for a Marketing Assistant.

Role title: Marketing Assistant

Job family: Marketing

Reports to: Marketing Manager

Direct reports: None

Main purpose of the role:

To offer support to and assist the marketing team with the execution of marketing plans and activities. We are looking for someone enthusiastic and passionate about connecting readers withnew ideas.

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

The company offers a competitive salary, as well as optional membership to the Medical Aid and compulsory membership to the Retirement Funds.

Those who meet the requirements of the post and are interested in applying for this position may apply on the Media24 career portal by clicking on the following link:

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: 21 June 2024

Given our employment equity guidelines, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups.