Digital Marketing Specialist

Tempesta Media; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 854 000 - 1 197 000; Full time

Job summary

A marketing services firm is seeking a Digital Marketing Specialist to enhance digital marketing performance and operational efficiency. This full-time role involves managing email marketing, Meta ads, event management, and data analysis. Candidates should possess at least 5 years of experience and be adept with tools like Google Analytics and MS Excel. The position is remote, offering competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Career Growth

Work-Life Balance

Paid Training

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in digital marketing.
• Proven track record of achieving critical KPIs.
• Intermediate skills with Google Analytics and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize outbound email marketing programs.
• Implement and optimize Meta advertising program.
• Utilize Excel and Google GA4 for data analysis and reporting.
• Serve as content publishing expert on WordPress-based websites.
• Manage multiple competing projects within timelines and budgets.

Skills

Email Marketing

Google Analytics

Microsoft Office Suite

Digital Skills

AI Prompting / Agents

Project Management

Job description

Tempesta Media is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Digital Marketing Specialist to join our fast-growing, venture-capital-backed team.

This pivotal role drives digital marketing performance and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver and strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment and leverages their digital marketing expertise to accelerate company growth.

Location : Remote

Job Type : Full-time

Working Hours : 7 AM - 4 PM CT (-06 : 00 GMT); M-F

Key Responsibilities

• Digital MarketingManage, optimize and scale the company's outbound email marketing program, company newsletter and company quarterly research survey.
• Implement, manage and optimize the company's Meta advertising program.
• Press Relations and Event ManagementManage the execution of the company's events, including trade shows, webinars, podcasts, and in-person roundtables.
• Develop relationships with media and manage the press release wire and promotion process.
• Data Analysis & ReportingUtilize wizard-level proficiency in MS Excel and Google GA4 to analyze performance and report on KPIs each month.
• Digital Content Marketing & ManagementServe as the subject matter expert for all content publishing on WordPress-based websites, including blogs and social media.
• Optimize content for maximum visibility, ensuring high-quality and consistent brand messaging.
• Use intermediate-level Google Analytics skills (filters and segments) to analyze website traffic and user behavior, reporting findings to the CEO.
• Project & Operations ManagementUtilize project management software (such as MS Planner, , etc.) at an intermediate level to track all internal and external marketing projects, including with our web development team.
• Gracefully manage multiple competing projects, ensuring they are completed correctly, on time, and within budget.
• Process ImprovementProactively identify opportunities to build and improve processes and procedures within our semi-unstructured environment.
• Strategic CommunicationLeverage excellent writing skills to craft professional communications that are tailored for different internal and external audiences.

Candidate Profile : What We're Looking For

Experience : A minimum of 5 years of experience working in a fast-paced, digital marketing role.

Success Track Record : You have a track record of achieving digital marketing success as measured by critical KPIs, including top, middle- and bottom-funnel sales and marketing metrics.

Technical Expertise

• Email Marketing : Experience with both outbound (e.g., Instantly) and nurturing (e.g., Mailchimp) email programs and technologies.
• Google Analytics : Intermediate user with strong skills in creating and applying filters and segments.
• Microsoft Office Suite : Wizard-level proficiency in MS Excel (formulas, charts, pivot / lookup tables) and PowerPoint.
• Digital Skills : Highly Internet savvy, social media literate, and an expert in publishing and optimizing content on WordPress and social media platforms, including LinkedIn and Meta.
• AI Prompting / Agents : Intermediate user of generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT) for research, content generation, and task automation.
• Project Management and Collaboration Software : Intermediate experience with platforms such as Slack, and others.

Personal Qualities

• Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative and transparent environment.
• A builder at heart, motivated to create and improve systems and processes.
• Intelligent and empathetic, with the ability to understand and connect with different stakeholders.
• An excellent and adaptable communicator, both written, verbal, and in-person.
• A proactive, self-starter who takes the initiative and owns their responsibilities and can operate both autonomously and within a group.
• Detail-oriented and committed to a high standard of quality, making sure your work gets done right, on time, and under budget.

Team & Culture Fit

You thrive in a small company environment and can work effectively both independently and as part of a geographically distributed team spanning different continents.

You are a quick and proactive learner who is driven to figure things out.

You are comfortable communicating with customers, vendors, and members of the Tempesta Media team.

You are a team player.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Compensation : We offer a great salary, reflecting the value you bring to our team.
• Career Growth : Explore multiple career path options and get on a fast-growth career track within our company.
• Impactful Work : Work with a fast-growing, venture-capital-funded American company and interesting people who are passionate about making Tempesta Media awesome.
• Work-Life Balance : Enjoy the flexibility of remote work, paid time off, and paid sick time.
• Professional Development : Benefit from paid training, ongoing development, and virtual company events.
• Long-Term Security : This is a non-contract, permanent position.
• Plus, Much More...

Next Steps

Visit our website at to learn more about who we are.

Follow Tempesta Media on LinkedIn.

Submit your resume and application.

Include a brief cover letter—no more than five bullet points—explaining why you would be an excellent fit for Tempesta Media.

Please also include the year Tempesta Media was founded.

If we believe your background aligns with the role, we'll reach out within two business days.

If not, we'll retain your resume for 60 days in case another opportunity arises that may be a better fit.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Marketing and Sales

Industries : Marketing Services