Marketing/Publicity Assistant-Penguin Random House

🗏Job Type

Full Time

To assist the marketing division with general administration, compiling reports as well as planning, implementing and managing marketing and publicity activities for titles assigned.

Main responsibilities
Compiling weekly marketing update reports.
Compiling author reports.
To provide support for and assistance to the marketing and publicity team, specifically the Cape Town-based publicists, by acting as key liaison person.
Effective distribution of marketing and sales materials, as well as publicity material and review copies to media.
Monitoring review clippings, updating events schedules and media lists on a regular basis, as well as assist with the distribution of a monthly media mailer.
To keep abreast of changes within the media, and build and maintain an excellent working relationship with journalists.
Events support in terms of venue research, catering, setting up invite lists, sending out invitations, handling RSVPs and assisting at the actual events.
Placing book orders and tracking them from order to receipt. Liaising with the driver or reception for ad-hoc deliveries and tracking/following up on these.
Organising flights and accommodation for author tours.
To communicate well with marketing/publicity colleagues when linking the marketing and publicity sides of the department’s plans, and keep the relevant sales manager informed of plans.
To support the digital marketing team with basic digital updates and provide them with publicity, event and any other relevant information.

To regularly investigate/come up with innovative ideas to promote and gain media exposure for authors and books.
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV and a covering letter, clearly stating your salary expectations.

Requirements
Strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong interpersonal skills, and well developed written and verbal communication skills are essential.
Have an energetic, outgoing and friendly disposition and is presentable and professional in their dealings at all levels.
A meticulous eye for detail and the ability to function under pressure.
Strong organising skills and customer service orientation.
A creative and innovative approach.
The ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
Ability to accommodate a range of requests and prioritise them.
Flexibility in an unpredictable work environment and the ability to quickly assess what is required.
The ability to work as a team member.
It is essential that the candidate has:
A minimum of two year’s work experience in a support and administrative function, and marketing experience will be advantageous.
Matric qualification.
Tertiary qualification (Marketing, English or Communications qualification is a necessity).
Valid driver’s license and own transport.


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Apply by email
Jason Daniels
applications@penguinrandomhouse.co.za

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