Junior Marketing Coordinator

Job Title: Junior Marketing Coordinator

Department: Marketing

Based at: Orms Creatives, Gardens, Cape Town

Reporting to: Marketing Manager, Managing Director

Key focus areas

Marketing support: Assisting with the coordination of marketing activities and campaigns including project briefs and timeline management, event planning, marketing orders and supplier communications. 

Copywriting:

• Crafting copy that aligns with the brand for our digital channels including social media, the Orms connect blog, newsletters and media releases. 

Responsibilities

As the marketing coordinator you will be responsible for:
Administrative and project management:

• Attending key strategy sessions, product briefings, brand statuses and supplier meetings
• Assisting with collating each session into clear and precise minutes and translating these minutes into campaign briefs with the Head of Design including clear timelines, budgets and design requirements
• Coordinating and updating the marketing calendar to include upcoming promotions, launches and events and circulating this calendar weekly to the Marketing and Management teams.
• Communicating with external suppliers ahead of key campaigns for relevant marketing assets
• Communicating with key internal stakeholders ahead of campaign launches for hero messaging and products for design briefs
• Stock management and replenishment of marketing materials
• Evaluation and execution of regional sponsorship requests 
• Providing additional administrative support as needed 

Events and brand campaigns:

• Assist in the planning and execution of brand lead events including vendor and supplier requirements, promotional materials, props, set up, media and influencer attendance as well as post campaign reporting
• Manage event registration, monitor tickets sales and manage pre-event communications to attendee’s
• Maintain a database of event vendors for future events and collaborations 
• Assist with external projects such as expos and activations, brand sponsorships and competitions
• Research and stay abreast of relevant brands for collaboration opportunities and competitions 

Copywriting:

• Drafting copy for emails, social media posts, blogs, website updates, and promotional materials.
• Provide a monthly analytic report on the performance of the blog to drive strategy for future content 

Public relations:

• Develop and maintain relationships with journalists, bloggers, and influencers 
• Draft and distribute press releases, media kits, and pitch stories to media outlets where required and where budget is available
• Monitor media coverage through our media monitoring service (Hello Peter, Newsclip & Google Business) and compile reports on media mentions, Google reviews, PR campaign effectiveness, and public sentiment

Education

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field.

Experience

• 1–3 years of experience in a marketing, content, or administrative support role (internships may count)
• Familiarity with coordinating campaigns and content calendars

Technical skills

• Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Basic design tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign is a plus)
• Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)

Advantageous

• Digital marketing principles (SEO, PPC, social media)
• Analytics tools (Google Analytics, Meta Insights)
• An interest in photography
• Retail experience
• Event experience

Soft skills

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• Able to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines
• Creative thinker with problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team

Additional info

• Working hours are 08:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday 
• Full-time position
• In office (No possibility of hybrid working)

Please send your CV, in confidence, to az.oc.smro@eikcalb.ettenna

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Posted on 23 May 12:58, Closing date 22 Jul