JNR DIGITAL MARKETER
Listing reference: nwu_000418
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 11 March 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: MARKET RELATED
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY
LOCATION: MAHIKENG CAMPUS
DIVISION: CORPORATE RELATIONS AND MARKETING
DEPARTMENT: MARKETING AND STUDENT RECRUITMENT
POSITION NUMBER: N002664
VACANCY: JNR DIGITAL MARKETER
REPORTING TO: MANAGER: DIGITAL MARKETING
PEROMNES GRADE: P09
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The purpose of this position is for the Junior Digital Media Marketer to utilize expertise to create and engage on various digital media platforms in collaboration with Manager and Senior Manager and in line with the NWU brand attributes. The junior digital media marketer works in conjunction with the other sub sections of the department. The candidate must be knowledgeable regarding social media platforms, best practices, monitoring and content management and give sound advice. The fullest understanding of the various digital media platforms is essential to execute projects of all sizes and complete them with resourcefulness and dedication
Key Responsibilities:
1. Digital Media: content creation, design and publishing
- Responsible for the execution digital campaigns.
- Responsible for the digital media platforms in terms of marketing, corporate and stakeholder communication
- Ensure that the University's brand strategy is applied to all NWU digital platforms.
- Help to identify brand ambassadors on the different campuses and support the campaigns that result from this.
- Support in digital advertising campaigns.
- Stay up to date with the latest trends and layouts on different media.
- Sound knowledge of software and relevant content management systems
2. Monitoring and engagement
- Monitor official NWU social media platforms daily
- Monitor the NWU Brand on various social media platforms with monitoring tools
- Engage with audiences over various spectrum of social media platforms according to the voice and tone of the NWU and the brand attributes
- Alert in a timely fashion the relevant stakeholders of potential brand damage and crisis situations
3. Ad-hoc projects
- Perform ad hoc tasks as assigned by supervisor
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12 (essential)
- B- Degree / Diploma or equivalent qualification(s) (NQF7) in Marketing or communication (Essential)
FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCE
- 3 years experience in the field of digital media marketing and communication which includes digital media content creation, publishing, design and monitoring. A further requirement is the ability to engage effectively with various target audiences on the different digital media platforms. (Essential)
- 3 years Proven knowledge of content management systems as well as a thorough knowledge of trends in digital media environment (Essential)
- 1-year experience in Photography (Desirable)
- 3 years previous experience in the field of digital media advertising – compiling and execution (desirable)
Functional & Technical competencies:
- Advanced: Knowledge and thirst to investigate, innovate, and develop trends and creativity with an emphasis on digital media platforms
- Proficient: Knowledge of principles for providing customer and personal services.
- Knowledge of tertiary environment
- Language Ability to function within the multilingual policy of the University and its different target audiences
- Advanced: High level of competency in terms of computer literacy
- Drivers license and willingness to travel
Behavioural Competencies:
- Proficient: Artistic talent – good sense for technical and visionary (visual) language, typography and style as well as a good visual literacy and a developing frame of reference for multimedia and digital design.
- Creativity - In-depth digital campaign and content capabilities and the ability to think creatively and deliver clever concepts, seeing the idea through the creative process to final sign of
- Prioritise - The ability to prioritise and keep a cool head to meet deadlines under pressure
- Customer service - Ability to effectively liaise and communicate with the various stakeholders at various levels and from diverse backgrounds.
- Accuracy and attention to detail - to deliver accurate products conforming to applicable quality standards
- Time management - The ability to work responsibly and single mindedly and apply good time management.
- The ability to give knowledgeable advice with regards to digital media campaigns, content, best practice and integration with different marketing campaigns (including printed as well as digital material) to strengthen the NWU brand attributes and message.
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO :Koos Degenaar Tel: (018 2992 764)
CLOSING DATE : 11 March 2022
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES : Soon as possible
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
