Senior Marketing Coordinator

Applications are invited for the above-indicated vacancy within Newzroom Afrika.  The successful incumbent will report to the executive: m arketing and sales.
Job purpose
The senior marketing coordinator role is the glue that holds everything together for campaigns as well as interdepartmental interactions. At any given moment, this individual is aware of all the moving parts within the department and is on top of all tasks whether internal or external.
Key responsibilities:
Support the Executive: Marketing & Sales to deliver the marketing and communications strategy.
Manage and coordinate the Executive: Marketing & Sales diary.
Develop and deliver innovative marketing and communications campaigns and activities to meet ambitious business growth targets.
Drive cross-team collaboration to ensure integration and consistency.
Responsible for the clipping of media coverage and the analysis thereof
Develop, manage and analyse content for all communications channels including internal communications and corporate website.
Actively contribute to and identify opportunities to promote the brand and brand awareness.
Assisting with the effective management of events and public presentations.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with journalists, and maintain a media database.
Requirements and qualifications
Values-driven.
Proven track record in a similar role, backed up by relevant tertiary qualifications in marketing/communications/media or a related field.
Exposure to social media/digital marketing is essential.
Working knowledge of desktop publishing applications as well as website content management systems.
Ability to work with key internal stakeholders.
Organised, team-oriented and personable individual, with excellent communication, planning and time management skills, including the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively.
Proactive self-starter, dedicated to executing marketing projects to the highest calibre and working within a high-performance team of passionate, energetic and positive 405ers. 
A winning attitude and a drive to succeed.
Administrative background is beneficial.
Competencies
Sound judgment
Influencing skills
Excellent organisation and time management
The ability to take initiative
A flexible and practical approach to work
Discretion and diplomacy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with people at all levels
Attention to detail and a well-organised approach to work
The ability to prioritise work and to work well under pressure
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Values
Result-driven
Integrity
Viewer centric
Innovative
Teamwork