To deliver innovative, original, quality and entertaining written content and copy that aligns with the Market Theatre Foundation’s brand voice and that captivates the targeted audience.
Content Creations
Generate and quality control creative and original content for a variety of platforms, including but not limited to blog posts, social media, website copy, email campaigns, and video scripts.
Translate project descriptions and concepts into compelling words.
Write and develop media or press releases.
Develop a captivating narrative that resonates with our target audience and effectively communicates our brand message.
Review and edit content to ensure clarity, coherence, and adherence to brand guidelines.
Conduct thorough proofreading across a variety of platforms and promotional copy to eliminate errors and ensure the highest quality of written material.
Research and Idea Generations
Stay abreast with industry trends, market changes, and relevant topics to ensure content is timely and relevant.
Collaborate with the four business units to brainstorm and develop fresh ideas for campaigns and projects.
Demonstrate flexibility in writing styles to suit different target audiences and platforms across a range of varied projects.
Quickly adapt to changes in project scope or requirements while maintaining creativity and quality.
Collaboration
Work closely with the marketing, design, and other teams to align content with the overall Brand and Communications strategies and objectives.
Incorporate feedback and collaborate with team members to enhance the impact of promoting creative work.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables are of the highest standard.
Keep internal stakeholders informed about project progress and address any challenges that may arise.
Internal and External Newsletters
Research and write foundation stories for The Market Buzz
work hand in hand with Digital Communications Officer to create compelling written articles that can be shared across all social media platforms and websites.
Collaborate with design team to create Cover Page for The Market Buzz
Production Programmes
Put together programme material and proof read
Work with design team to design the content in the programme and update staff lists
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in English, Media Studies, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
Proven experience as a Copy Editor, Creative Writer, Copywriter, or similar role.
Advantageous: Hons Degree.
EXPERIENCE
3-5 years of journalism, copywriter.
PERSON SPECIFICATION (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES)
Behavioral Competencies / Performance Drivers
Achievement Orientation.
Creativity and Innovation.
Interactive Communication.
Impact and Influence.
Self-Confidence.
Writing Skills.
Technical Competencies / Professional Expertise
Copywriting.
Copy editing.
Excellent language skills.
Highly advanced writing skills.
Leadership Competency Requirements
Planning & Organizing.
Results Management.
Interested persons who meet the requirements are invited to send a concise CV to the Human Resources Department via e-mail to vacancies@markettheatre.co.za
ITC & criminal checks will be conducted and where applicable, candidates will be subjected to an assessment test.
Should you not hear from us within 30 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. No late applications will be considered.
The Market Theatre Foundation reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the above post. Preference will be given to candidates in line with the Employment Equity Plan.
Enquiries may be directed to Refiloe Chesane @ (011) 832 1641 ext 221
THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: 30 April 2024.
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Salary R26 590,83 CTC (Global Grade 9)
Purpose To ensure the successful running of digital channels including but not limited to database and social media campaigns that create new customer leads, promote the brand and its products, and contribute to overall company growth.
Stakeholder Relations
Maintaining and updating the existing customer database
Increasing the customer database through innovative means
Continuously work through the existing data to ensure it is up-to-date.
Review all returns post a mailing to make any corrections necessary.
When and if a membership scheme is launched, take responsibility for the management of the membership s scheme.
Provide input on SMS and advert texts.
Distribution of SMSs and bulk email for all productions and events emails for all productions and events
Respond to queries from external stakeholders.
Create and Coordinate Internal and External Newsletters
Writing and compilation of internal and external newsletters
Develop, design, and produce corporate newsletters and other promotional direct mail items as directed by the marketing plan.
Analyse consumer behaviours and market trends, adjusting email and advertising campaigns based on current knowledge.
Content generation and coordinating the content generation and functionality of the MTF website
Coordinating the content generation and functionality of the Market Theatre website including photo uploads and press-related stories to enhance the time spent on the site.
Ensure that all production information, event information, exhibition, readings and all other events are updated on the website.
Ensure all information submitted is correct.
Ensure that website is maintained always.
Prepare analytics summaries once a month.
Ensure links to forms are functional.
Advise webmaster on SEO compliant website.
Social Media Strategy
Create, implement, and manage comprehensive social media strategies for the Market Theatre
Research into new and alternative ways to leverage social media activities and experiment with these.
Monitor trends in social media, social media tools, applications and channels and apply that research.
Measure and report on the impact of social media on the overall marketing efforts.
Blogging, content generation, engagement, social networking (for productions and events), community development projects and management of the digital space for the Market Theatre
Created strategic plans to achieve engagement and conversions across social media platforms and digital ads.
Measure and report on digital marketing campaign performance, gained insights and compared results against goals to identify strengths and weaknesses.
Evaluate and enhanced content of online pages, blog posts and social media platforms.
Collaborate with sales and marketing leaders to devise social media campaigns and coordinate with advertising.
Manage social media accounts by composing content, engaging with followers in comments, monitoring activities and researching trends.
Conceptualize and Produce Beyond the Story for YouTube channel.
Conceptualize the look and feel
Brief the videographer on the treatment of video
Compile storyboard for briefing videographer
Give feedback to the videographer for editing purposes
Source videographer services
Google Ads plan and execution
SEO optimization
YouTube channel adverts and conceptualization as well as content creation.
Events Management Conceptualize, promote, and manage events, e.g.
Social Media Nights
Influencer Nights
Compile and Manage list and RSVP
Arrange Catering
Décor for events
Budgeting and Reporting
Utilising budget efficiently without incurring overspending as allocated by Line Manager
Manage social media expenses on Market Theatre credit. Give monthly reports of usage.
Monthly budget reports to be forwarded to the Line Manager
Google Analytics reporting
SEO reporting
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
Relevant Diploma/Degree, (NQF 6/7) – Public Relations, Communication, Journalism, Copywriting
Certificate – IT
EXPERIENCE
5 – 8 years of experience in Digital communications and database.
PERSON SPECIFICATION (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES) Behavioural Competencies / Performance Drivers • Achievement orientation • Creativity and Innovation • Interactive Communication • Impact and Influence • Sales orientated and motivated • Self Confidence Technical Competencies / Professional Expertise • Video editing • Understanding of social media tools • Copywriting
Interested persons who meet the requirements are invited to send a concise CV to the Human Resources Department via e-mail to vacancies@markettheatre.co.za ITC & criminal checks will be conducted and where applicable, candidates will be subjected to an assessment test. Should you not hear from us within 30 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. No late applications will be considered. The Market Theatre Foundation reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the above post. Preference will be given to candidates in line with the Employment Equity Plan. Enquiries may be directed to Refiloe Chesane @ (011) 832 1641 ext 221 THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: 30 April 2024.
PUBLICIST
Salary R32 804,91 CTC per month (Global Grade 10)
About the Role
Responsible for managing media relations and publicity to generate as much positive coverage for Market Theatre Foundation productions and key projects in the print and electronic media as possible. Runs promotional campaigns to raise awareness of the Market Theatre Foundation’s shows and events to maximize sales and attendance.
Press Releases
Writing of press releases based on given production/project briefs.
Disseminate the press release to targeted media houses.
Putting together an electronic press kit ready for distribution to targeted media houses.
Press Coverage
Develop and maintain a productive relationship with all Arts journalists from Gauteng and with National media as needed.
Generate and manage press coverage on behalf of the organization.
Pitching ideas for stories to journalists, directors, and producers.
Scheduling TV and press interviews with media and internal stakeholders.
Ensuring media receives press material timeously.
Tracking media coverage for the Market Theatre Foundation.
Photo shoots
Plan and organize pre-publicity shoots for productions.
Source and contract photographers for publicity shoots.
Distribute the images to key Brand and Communications team for external use.
Caption and distribute images to media.
Archive the images for future use.
Press Events
Developing media lists as per event demand.
Prepare media and stakeholder lists for opening nights.
Manage dissemination of invites and RSVPs.
Manage RSVP tables and guests at the events.
Reporting
Prepare publicity reports for Departmental Heads.
Prepare publicity expenditure reports for the Brand and Communications Manager.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
Diploma in Public Relations or Journalism.
Ideal – Degree in Media Studies, Journalism or Communications.
EXPERIENCE
3-5 years of proven experience in a similar role.
PERSON SPECIFICATION (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES)
Behavioural Competencies / Performance Drivers • Attention to Detail. • Creativity and Innovation • Interactive Communication • Problem Solving. • Self-Confidence.
Technical Competencies / Professional Expertise • Using Information Technology. • Strong media, publicity, writing and editing skills.
Leadership Competency Requirements
Planning & Organizing.
Results Management.
Interested persons who meet the requirements are invited to send a concise CV to the Human Resources Department via e-mail to vacancies@markettheatre.co.za ITC & criminal checks will be conducted and where applicable, candidates will be subjected to an assessment test. Should you not hear from us within 30 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. No late applications will be considered. The Market Theatre Foundation reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the above post. Preference will be given to candidates in line with the Employment Equity Plan. Enquiries may be directed to Refiloe Chesane @ (011) 832 1641 ext 221 THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: 30 April 2024.