Open call: National Arts Council marketing and communications officer in SA

The NAC is looking for an experienced and innovative communications officer who is technologically savvy with a solid understanding of how technology, social and digital media can enhance organisational communication. Knowledge of the arts and culture sector will be an added advantage.

Requirements

The marketing and communications officer will be responsible, in particular, for the effective communication of the work and achievements of the NAC including that of the recipients of NAC funding, and the promotion of arts and culture in general. He or she will coordinate the conceptualisation, planning, implementation and measurement of an effective internal and external communication strategy to increase the credibility and reputation of the NAC in support of the entity’s mandate.

Additional role requirements are:

• Coordinating the development and implementation of a brand.
• Communication strategy, including a technology-driven social and digital media strategy, with monthly deliverables that build the credibility of the NAC.
• Assist in managing, monitoring, and controlling external and internal communication initiatives and the distribution of important information through various channels, including but not limited to print, online, email, thought leadership articles, newsletters, press releases, presentations, etc.
• Responsible for the supervision of the marketing and communication assistant and conducting preliminary reviews on all marketing material from the graphic designer before the manager’s final review and approval.
• Responsible for assisting the marketing manager with developing, writing, reviewing, and disseminating all marketing and promotional communications in various channels and mediums.
• Responsible for conceptualising events in line with other business units, e.g., summits, commemoration of important days and campaigns, roundtable discussions, exhibitions etc.
• Coordinate multimedia content, and digital publications for the website; internet, and social media accounts.
• Responsible for overseeing and managing, creating, and uploading content to all social media sites, including the website, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook.
• Assist the manager with preparing reports for various council committees.

Minimum education requirement

• Degree in communications, media studies, marketing and/or public relations.

Required experience

• Three to five years’ experience in a communication, marketing or journalist role with a minimum of two years at a mid-management level.
• Experience in project management with a proven track record of delivering on objectives.

Knowledge areas

• MS Office Suite.
• Project and budget management.
• Knowledge and understanding of the arts sector.
• Analytical thinking.

Skills

• Excellent media contacts and relationships.
• Planning, organising, and prioritising.
• Experience in strategy development and implementation.
• Graphics.

A market-related package will be negotiated with the successful candidate(s). A cover letter and a detailed CV including two contactable referees and certified copies of qualifications should be addressed to the Human Resources Office P. O. Box 500, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2113, or via email at jobs@nac.org.za before 16 July.

All enquiries should be emailed to Florence Mohale and Misumzi Nonzinyana at florence@nac.org.za and misumzi@nac.org.za, respectively.

View the original call here.