Job description

Sound Africa is a growing independent not-for-profit South African podcasting platform. We’re a collective of journalists, media-makers and radio lovers with a passion for social transformation and inspired by radio as the “theatre of the mind”. We are looking for an energetic and intuitive marketing strategist with exceptional leadership and communication abilities.

Reporting to the Editor in Chief you will be expected to:

• Conduct Market Research
• Implement Marketing Strategies
• Manage and guide brand strategy 
• Conduct Performance Analysis
• Source Affiliates in Africa
• Lead and oversee site SEO functionality and google rankings 
• Oversee and report on analytics 
• Manage daily, weekly and monthly performance reports 
• Lead external communication and branding
• Work on concepts, designs, and digital promotional material 
• Oversee social media paid advertising 
• Scheduling of Newsletter and organise live listening events
• Facilitate YouTube optimisation and managing company page 

Requirements

• Two to five years of professional working experience 
• Strong attention to thoroughness and detail 
• Excellent organisational skills 
• Ability to respond appropriately to unexpected challenges and shifting priorities. 
• Assist with day to day running of the organisation
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously 
• Knowledge of Google analytics, google SEO, Google Tag Manager, Google AdWords and Google double click essential 
• Working knowledge of major CRM software will be an advantage 
• Working knowledge of all major social media platforms essential 
• Advantageous: Experience with fundraising and grant proposal writing.

To apply, please send cover letter and CV.

Posted on 13 Jul 15:44