Events and Marketing Coordinator

Habari Media is looking for an organised, energetic and creative Events and Marketing Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced media environment, coordinating events, activations, client campaigns and marketing initiatives from planning through to execution.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate and execute company and client events, launches, activations and promotional initiatives.
• Manage event logistics including venues, suppliers, catering, branding, guest lists, RSVPs, itineraries, collateral, set-up and on-site execution.
• Manage and assist with large key account campaigns, including planning, scheduling, bookings, content requirements and shoots where necessary.
• Coordinate campaigns across sales, editorial, design, digital, production and external suppliers to ensure deadlines and client requirements are met.
• Provide creative ideas for campaigns, activations and marketing initiatives.
• Manage campaign and marketing calendars, timelines and deliverables.
• Prepare and maintain Excel budgets, campaign costings, quotations and expenditure tracking.
• Assist with compiling campaign statistics and prepare clear, professionally presented client reporting decks.
• Coordinate promotional presentations, marketing collateral and campaign logistics.
• Assist with marketing and advertising strategies, plans and objectives.
• Conduct market research and identify relevant media, marketing and consumer trends.
• Own and manage Habari Media's social media accounts, including content planning, messaging, creative coordination, posting and brand exposure.
• Be at the forefront of activations and ensure professional execution from planning through to completion.

Requirements:

• Relevant qualification in events, marketing, communications, media, PR or a related field.
• Previous experience in events, marketing, campaign coordination or a similar role.
• Media, publishing, advertising or agency experience would be advantageous.
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with social media management and content planning.
• Excellent organisational, communication and project coordination skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Confident working with clients, suppliers and internal teams.
• Willingness to attend events or activations outside normal working hours when required.

We are looking for someone who is creative, solutions-driven, highly organised and able to take ownership. If you have a passion for media, marketing and creating memorable events and brand experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

Posted on 16 Sep 14:58, Closing date 15 Nov