Job Description

This position will assist the communications associate in content creation (print and digital publishing) and analytical support for corporate social media channels. Work effectively across the aisle to develop healthy partnerships in the industry. Assist the communications associate with media outreach, including writing press releases and maintaining the press list. Assist with a calendar for email blasts, mailings and announcements for programming, special events, campaigns, etc. This individual will also assist with event execution to support the team and programme objectives. This position will include a lot of administration work and requires an organised, hands on individual. This is a full-time position and applicants need to be able to start upon hire.

Writing Skills - Develop news stories, write executive briefings, generate social media captions, blast emails, memos, write blog posts.

Communication Skills - Assist customers and respond to inquiries. Promote products and deliver thoughtful responses during events. Be able to report back efficiently to the team.

Language skills - Speaks at least two languages: English and/or Afrikaans and/or Chinese and/or Zulu.

Technical Skills - Create basic content for social media posts, ability to use editing programs such as Canva, Powerpoint or Adobe. Proficient skills in using social media channels. Ability to create powerpoints and basic graphics. Ability to take aesthetically pleasing photos in high pressure events.

Interpersonal Skills - A team player and confident in communicating with potential customers. Able to navigate cultural differences and treat people with kindness and respect.

Physically able to assist with doing event setups (banners, backdrops, tables, etc. Able to carrying boxes and other heavy equipment). * Candidate must be a South African Citizen

• Candidate must have a valid license and car

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