Marketing Consultant-Discovery

About Discovery
Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.



Key Purpose
The implementation of brand and communication strategy within required timelines.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

Input into the creation and implementation of projects plans- steps plus lead times
Brief, get approval and manage timelines for any marketing material related to project.
Take accountability and responsibility for projects
Translate communication into different media and position for different audiences

Interact with operational business areas:
Get approval
Meet business needs
Manage expectations of all stakeholders
Maintain and build solid relationships
Check the budget- get approval and do cost analysis
Ensure that consistent and relevant messages are being given
Ensure quality of outputs
Reflect on all projects and identify opportunities for continual improvement


Competencies

Time and project management
Communicate very well in English both in writing and verbally
Convert technical information to audience appropriate communication
Critically evaluate communication elements
Influence and persuade people to get things done
Negotiate
Present and sell your ideas
Question processes, strategy and outputs
Multi-task on multiple projects


Education and Experience



Qualifications

Minimum 3-year undergraduate degree or diploma
Preferable- communication focused
Minimum of 2 years-experience in Marketing, PR or Communication
Relevant industry experience


Knowledge

Discovery’s products and business processes
Various media channels, and specifically digital
Agency process and relationships
Print and production processes (including time lines and costings)
Critical elements of successful communication
Knowledge of how their role and the Discovery Vitality brand fits into the bigger Discovery picture and single customer experience.


EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

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