Marketing Communications Specialist

Placements24; The Islands (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Beautiful Paarl region

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Marketing Communications Specialist to join our team in Paarl. You will develop messaging across press releases, website content, blog posts, and social media to strengthen brand awareness and engage customers.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years in marketing communications or PR, exceptional writing and editing skills, and a solid understanding of brand messaging. A bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or Journalism is required, with the ability to collaborate with

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in marketing communications or public relations.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated marketing communication plans to support business objectives.
• Write, edit, and proofread marketing collateral, press releases, blog posts, website copy, and social media updates.
• Manage and grow the company's social media presence across relevant platforms.
• Coordinate the production of marketing materials, working with designers and other vendors.
• Monitor media coverage and track communication campaign effectiveness.
• Assist in managing relationships with media outlets and influencers.

Skills

Excellent writing

Editing

Storytelling

Social media management

Content creation

Brand messaging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Tools

Content creation tools

Social media tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled Marketing Communications Specialist to join their team in Paarl. This role is responsible for developing and implementing effective communication strategies that enhance brand awareness and drive customer engagement. You will craft compelling messaging for various marketing channels, including press releases, website content, social media, and internal communications. This position requires a blend of creative writing talent and strategic thinking to ensure our client's message resonates with its target audiences and reinforces its market position.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated marketing communication plans to support business objectives.
• Write, edit, and proofread marketing collateral, press releases, blog posts, website copy, and social media updates.
• Manage and grow the company's social media presence across relevant platforms.
• Coordinate the production of marketing materials, working with designers and other vendors.
• Monitor media coverage and track communication campaign effectiveness.
• Assist in managing relationships with media outlets and influencers.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in marketing communications, public relations, or a related field.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Proven ability to develop and execute communication strategies.
• Experience with social media management and content creation tools.
• Strong understanding of marketing principles and brand messaging.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related discipline.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Opportunity to work within the picturesque region of Paarl.
• Full suite of health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth.