Marketing Communications Manager

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

• 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.

Posted on 01 Oct 14:59, Closing date 30 Nov