Job Description

About One-eyed Jack

One-eyed Jack is an integrated communications agency specialising in entertainment, comedy, content creation, and large-scale live events. Our portfolio includes flagship properties such as the Savanna Comics' Choice Comedy Awards, the Content Creator Awards, AI Empowered, along with bespoke campaigns and events for high-profile clients. We pride ourselves on delivering world-class campaigns that blend creativity, strategy, and flawless execution.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Marketing Communications Manager to develop and execute integrated marketing strategies across all One-eyed Jack event properties, our agency brand, and our client productions. The successful candidate will have 10+ years of senior-level experience in marketing communications, demonstrating a proven ability to manage multiple campaigns, teams, stakeholders, and deadlines with exceptional professionalism and attention to detail.

This role requires a balance of strategic oversight and hands-on delivery, working directly with internal teams, sponsors, media partners, and agency clients.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy and Campaign Planning

Develop comprehensive marketing strategies for One-eyed Jack event properties, agency B2B campaigns, and client projects.

Plot detailed rollout plans across all marketing channels (PR, digital, social, design, email, CRM, media etc).

Ensure strategies align with business objectives and event-specific goals.

Public Relations and Media

Brief PR teams, oversee deliverables, and ensure consistent brand messaging.

Manage relationships with event media partners:

briefing on deliverables, monitoring spot schedules, and ensuring fulfilment.

Social Media and Content

Brief social media and content creator teams on campaign objectives and key messaging.

Approve content plans, proofread copy, and sign off on all messaging prior to publication.

Monitor and ensure deliverables and campaign deadlines are met.

Email and CRM

Work with the project manager to schedule and approve email campaigns.

Collaborate with guest liaison and RSVP teams to ensure CRM tools and WhatsApp communications are effectively utilised.

Creative and Design

Brief design teams, track deliverables, proof all design assets, and ensure production-ready outputs.

Manage timelines for creative assets across multiple concurrent campaigns.

Sponsors and Partner Agencies

Liaise with sponsor agencies, holding weekly or regular check-ins.

Ensure One-eyed Jack provides required creative assets on time and approve all third-party assets before production.

Campaign Reporting and Leadership

Compile detailed end-of-campaign reports covering results, insights, and recommendations.

Provide regular updates to company directors through structured reporting and meetings.

Upward manage senior leadership to ensure transparency and alignment.

Event Site Involvement

Attend events on-site to experience campaign execution firsthand.

Collaborate with teams during event production to ensure seamless integration of marketing efforts.

REQUIREMENTS

Requirements

10+ years proven experience in marketing communications, preferably in events, entertainment, or agency environments.

Strong strategic thinker with the ability to translate big-picture goals into actionable detail.

Exceptional organisational skills, with a proven track record of managing multiple stakeholders, deadlines, and deliverables.

High level of professionalism, attention to detail, and self-motivation.

Proven experience briefing and managing PR, social media, creative, and partner agencies.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent proofreading ability.

Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and maintain quality.

Willingness to attend events and work in-office as campaigns roll out.

Advantageous Skills and Experience

Experience with CRM platforms such as Zoho, HubSpot, or Salesforce.

Experience with Evelytic / Mailchimp for guest management, RSVPs, or CRM integrations.

Exposure to working with media buying agencies, including radio and TV schedules.

Experience with digital media buying and reporting (Google Ads, Meta Ads, programmatic).

Familiarity with project management software such as Monday.com and Trello.

Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) for design proofing and feedback.

Understanding of video production workflows for digital and broadcast.

Strong background in briefing and managing PR agencies and influencer campaigns.

Proficiency in analytics and reporting tools (Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite, Sprout Social).

Experience in live event marketing and sponsorship campaign delivery.

Knowledge of SEO basics for guiding online content and visibility.

Comfortable in stakeholder presentations (PowerPoint, Keynote).

Crisis communication experience across PR and social campaigns.

What We Offer

Opportunity to lead marketing across some of South Africa's most high-profile cultural events.

A dynamic and creative work environment within a highly respected entertainment agency.

The chance to work closely with major sponsors, top media partners, and industry-leading creatives.