Marketing Assistant - Arts Events

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive entry-level salary

Professional growth opportunities

Exposure to Soweto arts events

Supportive team environment

Leave provisions

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an enthusiastic Marketing Assistant to support arts and events programming in Soweto. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in executing campaigns, managing social media, and promoting cultural events within Gauteng.

You will gain exposure to a dynamic arts environment, working with a proactive team to drive visibility and audience engagement for diverse programs.

Qualifications

• Passion for the arts and a desire to build a career in arts marketing.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and basic content creation tools.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Previous internship or volunteer experience in marketing or arts administration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing marketing plans for arts events and programs.
• Manage social media content calendars and engage with online audiences.
• Create marketing materials, including flyers, posters, and digital assets.
• Draft basic press materials and support PR efforts.
• Coordinate promotional activities and on-site event logistics.
• Conduct market research to inform marketing strategies.

Skills

Arts marketing

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Social media familiarity

Content creation basics

Teamwork

Internship/volunteer in marketing

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Marketing Assistant to support their diverse arts and events programming in Soweto . This entry-level position is perfect for someone eager to launch a career in arts marketing, providing essential support in executing marketing campaigns, managing social media, and assisting with event promotion. You will gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment, contributing to the visibility and success of cultural events within the Gauteng province . The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and possesses a strong passion for the arts and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of marketing plans for various arts events and programs.
• Manage and update social media content calendars, scheduling posts and engaging with online audiences.
• Help create marketing materials, including flyers, posters, and digital assets, under the guidance of the marketing team.
• Support public relations efforts by drafting basic press materials and distributing information.
• Assist with coordinating promotional activities and event logistics on-site.
• Conduct market research and gather data to inform marketing strategies.

Requirements

• A passion for the arts and a desire to build a career in arts marketing.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and basic content creation tools.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Previous internship or volunteer experience in marketing or arts administration is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary.
• Excellent opportunity for professional growth and learning in arts marketing.
• Exposure to a wide range of arts events and cultural activities in Soweto .
• Supportive team environment committed to fostering talent.
• Standard employee benefits and leave provisions.