Marketing Assistant

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Remote work

Mentorship

Career networking

Job summary

Placements24 invites a Marketing Assistant Intern to support the marketing team in a remote-first environment. You will assist with campaign execution, content creation, social media management, and administrative tasks, gaining hands-on exposure to digital marketing in a supportive setting.

This internship is ideal for a student or recent graduate seeking practical experience, mentorship from seasoned professionals, resume-building projects, and a stipend during the placement.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of marketing principles and social media platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proactive attitude and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of marketing campaigns across digital and social media channels.
• Help create and schedule engaging content for social media platforms.
• Support the team with market research and data collection for marketing initiatives.
• Assist with administrative tasks, including organizing marketing materials and managing databases.
• Help monitor social media conversations and engage with the online community under supervision.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions for new marketing ideas and campaigns.

Skills

Marketing basics

Social media management

Content creation

Communication skills

Organization

Microsoft Office

Education

Enrolled in Marketing/Business/Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and eager Marketing Assistant Intern to support their marketing department. This is an excellent opportunity for a student or recent graduate looking to gain practical experience in various aspects of marketing within a supportive, remote-first environment. You will assist with campaign execution, content creation, social media management, and administrative tasks. This internship is designed to provide valuable hands-on learning and exposure to the fast-paced world of digital marketing, allowing you to contribute meaningfully while developing your professional skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of marketing campaigns across digital and social media channels.
• Help create and schedule engaging content for social media platforms.
• Support the team with market research and data collection for marketing initiatives.
• Assist with administrative tasks, including organizing marketing materials and managing databases.
• Help monitor social media conversations and engage with the online community under supervision.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions for new marketing ideas and campaigns.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of marketing principles and social media platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proactive attitude and eagerness to learn.

Benefits

• Stipend provided for the duration of the internship.
• Valuable hands-on experience in digital marketing.
• Mentorship from experienced marketing professionals.
• Flexible remote work arrangement.
• Opportunity to build a professional network and gain resume-building experience.