Media24 – Marketing and Events Coordinator 2017

Closing Date: 22 October 2017.

Job Title: Marketing and Events Coordinator
Department: Marketing & Events
Division: News
Business Unit: The Natal Witness
Organisation: Media24
Job Type Classification: Permanent
Location – Town / City: Pietermaritzburg
Location – Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country: South Africa

Job Description
The Witness and KZN Local Newspapers, which are proud sources of news a part of the Media24 Group, have a vacancy for a Marketing and Events Coordinator. The main purpose of the role will be to conceptualise, coordinate and execute all corporate events for KZN News – working closely with The Witness and KZN Local News editors, publishers and managers to integrate and maximise advertising sales, circulation sales and brand awareness opportunities. The successful incumbent will be based in Pietermaritzburg.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant tertiary degree or diploma in marketing, communications or similar;
• At least 2 years’ experience in marketing and event management;
• Knowledge of relevant software packages and applications.

Skills & Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Planning and organising
• Excellent written communication skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Pressure resilience
• Results orientation
• Negotiating skills
• Innovative and creative thinking

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain an up-to-date annual marketing calendar of events to execute plans timeously and in-line with the KZN News marketing strategy
• Organise, coordinate and host external and internal functions, conferences and special occasions, from planning through to closure, including responsibilities such as calculating budgets, choosing locations, arranging schedules, selecting speakers and entertainment, choosing vendors, selecting menus, sourcing accommodation and arranging transportation for attendees and creating and distributing marketing material
• Attend functions and events to ensure that operations run smoothly, troubleshooting should any problems or issues arise during the function or event
• Identify and approach possible sponsors for special events and negotiate sponsorship deals
• Conceptualise and execute the production of promotional and corporate gifts and branding, liaising with suppliers, negotiating costs and delivery dates etc.
• Negotiate and execute barter agreements and media sponsorships
• Develop press releases and other publicity angles for selected corporate functions including working with photographers and audio-visual specialists
• Organise branding at festivals, liaising with event organisers to obtain best possible branding opportunities;
• Network with other public relations and marketing specialists inside and outside the group to develop and sustain business relationships
• Prepare and present monthly departmental management reports
• Contribute towards the compilation of the annual budget that supports marketing strategy.

How to Apply: Apply Online Here.

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