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Job description

The employer is: GRAY'S COMMUNICATIONS. The Marketing Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the marketing team's efforts to create and execute strategic marketing campaigns. This position involves a combination of administrative tasks and creative responsibilities, requiring excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and creativity. The Marketing Assistant assists in the implementation of marketing initiatives, manages various projects, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of marketing activities..

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic and hands-on support across all marketing related activities and actions.
• Preparing implementation plans to ensure that client activities are programmed and delivered in a timely manner.
• Establishing effective networks and partnerships to support and enhance future marketing and communications opportunities & activities.
• Liaising with and manage external suppliers to provide a high quality of service delivery to ensure all activities are scheduled and delivered on time and within budget.
• Preparing reports for clients as and when required.
• A keen attention to detail with great spelling and grammar.
• An understanding of industry trends, new technologies, software and techniques.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Organisational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in using various communication and collaboration tools.
• A team player with a positive attitude, flexibility, and a willingness to learn and grow.
• This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual looking to develop their career in marketing and communications within an agency.

Desirable Skills

• Market Research and Analysis: Conduct comprehensive market research to identify trends, consumer behaviours, competitive landscapes.
• Analyse data and draw actionable insights to support marketing strategies and decision-making processes.
• Social Media Management: Demonstrate proficiency in managing various social media platforms, creating engaging content, scheduling posts, and monitoring social media analytics.
• Understand trends in social media marketing and apply them effectively to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
• Content creation and Editing: Develop compelling marketing content, including blog posts, social media updates, email newsletters, and promotional materials.
• Proficiently edit and proofread content for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to brand guidelines, ensuring high quality output.
• Digital Marketing Tools and Platforms: Familiarity with digital marketing tools such as Google Analytics, SEO, software, email marketing platforms, and ad management systems.
• Ability to interpret data from these tools, optimise campaigns, and measure the effectiveness of online marketing efforts.
• Graphic Design and Multimedia Production: Basic proficiency in graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop) and multimedia tools.
• Ability to create visually appealing marketing materials, including social media graphics, infographics, and short videos to enhance the overall marketing strategy.

Further Information

The employer is: GRAY'S COMMUNICATIONS. Although this is a part-time temporary opportunity, hours may be extended and it could lead to a permanent position. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO 16-24 YEAR OLDS. If you are on UC contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of JSA, IS or ESA phone a Work Coach on 0300 200 7807. If you are 16-24 years old, unemployed, not in education or training and not in receipt of benefits phone 028 90726788.