Marketing Manager Jhb K (Remote)

Marketing Manager required for a tour company in JHB R37,000pm

The Team:

Our client is looking for a long-term commitment to join this incredible team.

The team members who have been with the company for many years, combine passion, commitment, curiosity, and excellence, that’s us – a strong powerful group of self-motivated deeply committed go-getters! Many of us work remotely and have for many years, we have one of the strongest cultures in the travel industry. We are all 100% committed to team-work, getting together regularly via Teams calls throughout our week for meetings as well as fun social Teams calls where we get to spend time as one would ‘around the water cooler’. Our team members are based all over the world.

Job Description

We’re looking for a creative, detail-oriented team player who thrives on organization and finds joy in transforming ideas into polished, engaging content. You’re someone who sees the value in systems and processes, loves crafting error-free and captivating content, and is energized by working remotely and connecting with team members. When you commit to a task, you stay focused until it’s completed, and you have a knack for knowing when to seek guidance if needed.

Comfortable with technology, you enjoy supporting our video content efforts, working independently, and being a proactive, adaptable team member. Experience in the travel industry is a wonderful plus! Your exceptional communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and commitment to excellence are fundamental qualities we seek in everyone at Rothschild Safaris.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Content Creation and Ideation

o Generate captivating written and video travel content, assisting with video projects that bring our stories to life.

o Stay inspired by industry trends to bring fresh, creative ideas to newsletters, blogs, and social media channels.

• Social Media Content

o Develop, schedule, and manage posts across Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn, using relevant hashtags and tracking performance.

o Support the creation of engaging video content, customized posts, and insights reporting.

• Website Content

o Write bi-weekly blog posts on diverse travel topics, optimizing for SEO and maximizing engagement.

o Keep key website pages updated with fresh, high-quality content that resonates with our audience.

• Newsletter Development

o Design a bi-weekly newsletter that showcases recent content and enticing itineraries.

o Collaborate on ideas for newsletter topics and blog content, and integrate tracking tools.

• Video Content Assistance

o Collaborate on the creation of informative video content, including FAQs, client stories, and interviews.

• Graphic Design and Branding

o Design engaging client-facing documents and graphics for social media, staying true to our brand aesthetic.

• Additional Creative Projects

o Bring your ideas to team brainstorming sessions, support testimonial collection, and take on ad-hoc design requests.

The goal is to create an inspiring, cohesive brand presence through compelling and strategic content across all platforms.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Exceptional Writing and Editing Skills

o You have a mastery of the English language and create clear, error-free, and captivating content.

• Video Content Collaboration

o You’re skilled at contributing to engaging video projects, supporting content that resonates with our audience.

• Luxury Travel Knowledge

o Familiarity with African luxury travel is a significant advantage.

• Social Media Expertise

o You understand the nuances of different social media platforms and can optimize content to maximize engagement.

• SEO and Analytics Savvy

o You know how to leverage SEO best practices and analyze social media performance to keep campaigns on track.

• Mailchimp Proficiency

o Experience with Mailchimp for designing newsletters and monitoring performance is a must.

• Graphic Design Skills

o Proficiency in graphic design software to create visually appealing content is essential.

• Strong Organizational Skills

o With your organization and time-management abilities, you efficiently juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines.

• Remote Work Readiness

o With a stable, fast internet connection, you thrive as a self-starter in a remote environment, balancing independence with collaboration.

If you’re passionate about creating inspiring, high-quality content and are ready to support our brand’s storytelling, we’d love to hear from you!

Compensation + Perks:

o Contractor agreement

o Remuneration depending on skill and experience

o Travel industry perks and benefits with access to our industry rates to use on your personal holidays

Terms of Employment:

• Based in JHB South Africa – Full-time Monday-Friday 8m-5pm with a hour for lunch. Flexibility for meetings (our team is international so at times we have to schedule meetings outside of our normal working hours)
• Work remotely from home office which needs to be set up with 2 screens
• Company will provide you with a laptop (all other computer equipment will need to be provided by you)
• Reliable internet connection
• Must be registered with South African Revenue Service