Graduate Marketing Assistant Program

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Hybrid; USD 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive graduate salary

Comprehensive remote training and dev.

Mentorship from marketing experts

Exposure to diverse client projects

Job summary

Placements24 is offering a Marketing Assistant Program with a flexible remote work setup. You will gain hands-on experience across digital marketing, content, social media, and campaign support while collaborating with experienced professionals.

This program emphasizes training, mentorship, and exposure to client projects. Ideal for graduates seeking a career in marketing from anywhere in South Africa and remote locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, PR, Business or related field.
• Strong interest in marketing and willingness to learn.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and basic marketing concepts.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines remotely.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Must be legally eligible to work in South Africa and have a reliable internet connection.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of marketing campaigns and initiatives.
• Support the creation and scheduling of social media content across various platforms.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis.
• Help in drafting marketing copy for digital and print materials.
• Monitor social media channels and engage with the online community.
• Assist with organizing and coordinating marketing events (virtual or in-person).
• Track campaign performance metrics and contribute to report generation.
• Maintain marketing databases and CRM systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure marketing activities align with business goals.
• Learn and apply new marketing technologies and best practices.

Skills

Strong communication

Creative thinking

Self-motivated

Time management

Independent worker

Microsoft Office

Social media management

Market research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic marketing and communications agency, is seeking enthusiastic and creative graduates to join their Marketing Assistant Program, offering a flexible remote work arrangement. This program provides an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about marketing to gain practical experience across various marketing functions, including digital marketing, content creation, social media management, and campaign support. You will work closely with experienced marketing professionals, contributing to client campaigns and learning cutting-edge marketing strategies and tools. We are looking for self-motivated individuals with strong communication skills and a keen interest in the marketing landscape. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a career in marketing, with the advantage of working from home and contributing to the success of our client's diverse portfolio from Upington, Northern Cape, or any suitable remote location.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of marketing campaigns and initiatives.
• Support the creation and scheduling of social media content across various platforms.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis.
• Help in drafting marketing copy for digital and print materials.
• Monitor social media channels and engage with the online community.
• Assist with organizing and coordinating marketing events (virtual or in-person).
• Track campaign performance metrics and contribute to report generation.
• Maintain marketing databases and CRM systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure marketing activities align with business goals.
• Learn and apply new marketing technologies and best practices.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business, or a related field.
• A strong interest in marketing and a willingness to learn.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and basic marketing concepts.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Must be legally eligible to work in South Africa and possess a reliable internet connection.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive graduate salary.
• Comprehensive remote training and development.
• Mentorship from marketing experts.
• Exposure to a wide range of marketing activities and client projects.
• This program provides a solid foundation for a career in marketing, with opportunities for growth within the agency.
• Join a supportive and innovative team that values creativity and collaboration, offering the flexibility of a remote role.
• This is an exciting chance to launch your marketing career from anywhere in South Africa.