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Jake’s Gerwel Fellowship is looking for a Digital Marketing Specialist

About:

The local education system is in crisis and the solution lies in improving our schools. We firmly believe that teachers are the unit of change in this equation. At the heart of what Jakes Gerwel Fellowship (JGF) does is to nurture high-impact individuals to innovate and lead change. These students will graduate from the programme and embark upon collective impact as expert teachers, education leaders, and social entrepreneurs to tackle the key systemic challenges that constrain our education system.

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Job Type: Full-time

About You:

You are an experienced digital marketing generalist. You are adept at shaping and sharing relevant content towards a social change goal. You have demonstrated the ability to translate disparate pieces of content, thought, and a vision into a coherent and easily digestible piece of content.

You have a keen eye for design, able to create impactful imagery and copy aligned with the brand. You speak the “lingo” – and are able to engage with service providers on marketing needs. You are able to check for quality and coherence at every stage of your work. You are also analytical, able to measure campaign success, and are able to present insights in a professional manner.

You are a motivated, creative professional with a passion for social impact. You see your role as going beyond your technical expertise and contributing more broadly to a narrative around nurturing the next generation of educators.

If this sounds like you, and you meet the requirements below, apply right away!

What we need:

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• At least 3 years’ experience within a digital marketing environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Competency in Graphic Design tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Canva etc.
• Competency in MailChimp, WordPress and Google Analytics
• A high level of attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively within a team and independently
• Creative, high energy, and willing to continuously learn and grow
• Experience in a start-up or social change environment a bonus

What we offer:

• Being at the cutting edge of transforming the South African education sector.
• A respectful place to learn, iterate and grow while always aiming for excellence.
• Professional support in your current role and future organisational growth.
• Competitive remuneration package.

Key Roles:

• Work closely with internal and external specialists to create various marketing materials
• Prepare, format, and edit a range of documents and materials
• Meet with internal and external parties and gather information from various users to develop graphics and other marketing materials
• Forecast marketing campaign growth and ROI for marketing campaigns
• Website and social media management- ensure website and social media pages are up to date with all relevant information
• Innovate and present new marketing platforms and strategies
• Develop engaging online content including social media posts, graphics, and blogs; monitor and analyse content success
• Manage communications on social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter)

Interested candidates please apply with resume, cover letter, motivational letter, and samples of your work: a written sample, a graphic, and sample social media posts.