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Marketing Associate - Cape TownLocation: Cape TownBase Salary: R461,600 per yearCheck out our values-driven benefits below!Join our innovative, global team using technology to transform the way the social sector engages with data. We run on passion, blending diverse skill sets and experiences with a collective mission to help organizations tackle challenges and achieve greater impact. We encourage all staff to push their own boundaries and drive the company in exciting new directions. As a social enterprise, we reinvest a majority of our profits in our growth and continued pursuit of our mission and vision.Position OverviewAs the Marketing Associate, you will support the Marketing team with coordinating, researching, writing, and editing content for a variety of stakeholders and mediums. You will own Veraxe2x80x99s presentation Digital Asset Management and be involved in Go-To-Market activities. You will be responsible for developing and executing a podcast strategy to increase brand awareness and customer engagement. You will also collaborate with internal stakeholders to brainstorm and develop a variety of marketing materials.This role will allow you to gain experience in the marketing team of a growing social enterprise, working closely with staff across the company to enable it to scale sustainably. You will benefit from ongoing learning opportunities, professional development, and mentorship.Wexe2x80x99re looking for someone who demonstrates excellent attention to detail, communication, time management skills, problem-solving capabilities, and eagerness to learn.Primary Responsibilities:Own Veraxe2x80x99s presentation Digital Asset Management (DAM), maintain master templates, case studies, and testimonialsCreate a DAM structure (in Google Drive), catalog all key assets, and maintain an edit log ensuring all change requests are captured and executed in a timely manner, including quarterly brand updates across all key presentationsCreate new presentations as requested by Marketing and Sales, for targeted outreach in line with Veraxe2x80x99s Go-To-Market strategySupport all departments with assistance in creating internal and external facing presentations, ensuring all brand guidelines and messaging are adhered toCoordinate, research, write, and edit content for a variety of stakeholders and mediums (longform and shortform content, i.e. articles, ebooks, landing pages, case studies, and social media posts)Develop a podcast strategy with the aim of increasing brand awareness and customer engagement, analysing audience and personas of key markets and reaching out to suitable influencers/intervieweesBuild and execute a podcast series, including writing, editing, producing, hosting, and publishing using suitable software, implementing best practicesCollaborate with the website and social media teams to ensure regular publishing and promotion of podcast episodesDefine success metrics, monitor progress, create monthly reports and present status of DAM, presentations, content and podcast during regular cadence calls within the marketing teamCollaborate with internal stakeholders to brainstorm and develop a variety of marketing materialsQualifications and ExperienceRequired:Bachelorxe2x80x99s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or a Related Field1-3 years professional experience in a role involving Go-To-Market activitiesA high degree of ability in creating and editing presentations in Google Slides/Microsoft PowerpointDemonstrated strong content writing capabilities across longform and shortform contentExcellent computer skills with experience in managing digital assets on Google DriveExperience in creating and running a podcast series and knowledge of best practicesFluent English language skills xe2x80x93 must display strong verbal and written communication skillsSelf-motivated, strong organizational skills, and detail-orientedAbility to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlinesDemonstrated interest in social service workCompensation & BenefitsVera Solutions offers competitive compensation (including benefits), commensurate with experience and cost of living.Paid Time Off38 days of paid leave each year, including local and company-wide holidays and a December break.Health CareVera covers 100% of medical, dental, and visual plan premiums.RetirementVera offers a retirement plan and contribution matching to all of its staff.Wellness LeaveWe do not cap sick leave. If youxe2x80x99re sick, we hope you get better!Student LoansTo help employees with outstanding student loans, Vera offers a Student Loan Benefit.Child BenefitIn addition to robust paid parental leave, Vera assists with the costs of child care.How to ApplyPlease contact jobs@verasolutions.org with any additional questions. What makes Vera such a great place to work?Our ValuesIn everything we do, wexe2x80x99re guided by our core values: Excellence, Sustainability, Teamwork, Leadership, and Impact Our MissionAs a certified B Corporation, we meet the highest social and environmental standards in pursuit of our mission.Our Global TeamOur wonderfully diverse team spans 5 continents and speaks more than 15 different languages.Growth OpportunitiesWe are invested in and committed to making training, learning, and development one of Veraxe2x80x99s signature strengths.Diversity & InclusionWe value our culture of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We bring our full selves to work and position each other to thrive.Rising Leaders ProgramWe run an annual leadership development initiative for emerging leaders at Vera.

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