METROFM

Events Co-ordinator

[Scale Code 404 – Position ID 60006525]

Main purpose of position:

To assist the Marketing Manager in all marketing- related matters pertaining to the station both on- and off- air.

Key Accountabilities:

To assist the Marketing Manager in sourcing information that is pivotal in creating the Marketing Strategy for METRO FM.
To identify key events that is in line with the station’s target market, in order to create maximum awareness.
Assist with collation of information, targets, promotional plan, brand marketing summaries
Assist in updating and collating of the weekly and/ monthly reports
Assist in processing of invoices and assisting with general marketing office admin tasks to ensure that all deadlines are met
Assist in co-ordinating with sourcing of quotes for branding and merchandising, from the various preferred supplier list according to the SABC protocols and procedures
Consult with and provide feedback to the Marketing Manager on the status of promotions
Assist Airtime sales and Programming with the co- ordination of competitions and ensure that winners are notified and prizes dispatched, and follow up thereof
Co-ordinate with suppliers and ensure that all Brand material is delivered and set up at events
Plan, negotiate and organise events with clients, marketing and programming departments
Ensure that all events and remote broadcasts are branded to ensure maximum exposure

Requirements:

· Matric/Grade 12 plus three years Marketing experience or relevant tertiary qualification

· Two years experience in Public Relations and Event Marketing

· Computer literacy is essential

· Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

· Customer service orientation skills

· Ability to work under pressure

· Valid driver’s ‘licence

· Good organizational and time management skills

· Must have own transport, willing to travel and be prepared to work long hours as well as over weekends

Apply, with a concise CV to: The Human Resources Manager: Radio

Email:

Closing Date: 24 February 2012

If you have not had any response within six weeks of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.