Job Description

Oxford University Press Southern Africa

Oxford University Press advances knowledge and learning of all kinds, from a child reading their first words to a researcher expanding the frontiers of their field. Our work is constantly evolving, and the possibilities are endless. We strive to reach more and more people around the world to achieve their potential.

Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford. It is our mission to further the University's objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide.

Marketing Internship

Principal accountabilities

• Planning and execution of a variety of marketing campaigns through innovative ideas and content marketing (develop brief written, visual and multimedia content)
• Planning and excution of promotional campaigns, events and exhibitions
• Planning and development of social media marketing and monitoring the reporting on these (including competitor activities and wider trends in the education sector)
• Gaining experience in digital marketing and measurement of its impact through metrics such as SEO and ROI
• Embracing a wide variety of training and upskilling opportunities through access to the Marketing & Sales Accelerator programme
• Experience being a team player in a fast-paced, future-focused, high performing Marketing department

Qualifications & Experience

• BCom/BTech/BEd/Marketing/Education related degree
• Computer literate - Word, Excel,Powerpoint
• Sound communication and presentation skills
• Effective time management
• Ability to multi-task and perform well under pressure
• Ability to work in a team
• South African citizen
• Access to reliable transport

Attributes

• Ability and willingness to learn: Be open to learn
• Enjoy collaboration: Working with internal and external teams
• Initiative: Foster new ideas and solutions to projects and processes
• Resilience: Ability to manage time well, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Analytical thinking: Be able to analyse and capture data

At Oxford University Press we believe education is the most powerful weapon one can use to transform live and to empower teachers and learners. By making knowledge accessible through the delivery of our educational products and support services to teachers, we strive to positively impact the lives of millions anytime, everywhere.

Oxford University Press, an equal opportunity employer, seeks a talented graduate to fill the Human Resources Internship position based in Goodwood, Cape Town. Oxford University Press will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need for transformation.

Closing date: 17 October 2023

Oxford University Press