Marketing assistant

We’re looking for a Marketing Assistant to support the CEO of a small but growing marketing agency.

This role is multi-faceted: from helping with social media and content to reporting, outreach, and admin. It’s a flexible role (3–4 hours per day), but requires reliability, creativity, and excellent time management. You’ll also join 1–2 in-person sessions per week for brainstorming, strategy, and check-ins.

As our agency grows, you grow too. We believe in rewarding commitment and performance, your salary and responsibilities will grow alongside the business.

Key Responsibilities 

Social Media Management

• Create monthly content calendars (ideas + planning). 
• Write engaging post copy for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
• Design graphics using Canva (or similar tools).
• Schedule content across platforms.
• Stay up to date with trending content and bring new ideas to the team.

Community Management 

• Monitor and respond to comments, messages, and mentions across client accounts.
• Ensure no comments/messages are left unanswered.
• Engage with client audiences to boost brand visibility.

Outreach & Growth 

• Assist with LinkedIn outreach campaigns (training provided).
• Help track and manage connections, follow-ups, and engagement.
• Support in growing the CEO's personal LinkedIn presence through consistent posting and engagement.

Content Creation & Shooting

• Attend client shoots (must have a good quality smartphone). 
• Capture both photo and video content on-site.
• Edit short-form videos (reels, TikToks, etc.) using CapCut or similar.
• Ensure all footage is clear, professional, and aligned with brand guidelines.

Reporting & Analytics

• Pull social media statistics from all platforms. 
• Create simple, easy-to-read reports for the CEO and clients.
• Highlight insights and suggest improvements for future content.

Email Marketing (Basic)

• Assist with scheduling and building mailers (training provided).
• Help keep mailing lists organised.

7. General Support to CEO

• Join 1–2 weekly in-person sessions for brainstorming, strategy, and updates. 
• Communicate clearly and proactively with the CEO about tasks and progress.
• Manage your time effectively to ensure tasks are delivered 100% correctly and on deadline.
• Be willing to learn, grow, and adapt as the marketing landscape evolves.

Requirements 

• Based in Blouberg or nearby. 
• Reliable car for travel to shoots and meetings.
• 1–2 years of marketing/social media experience.
• Familiar with Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn.
• Confident with video editing (CapCut or similar). 
• Strong creative skills (copywriting + design basics).
• Attention to detail, proactive, and organised. 
• Team player with excellent communication.
• Willing to learn, grow and be motivated.

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours (3–4 hrs/day).
• Direct mentorship and training from the CEO.
• Hands-on experience across all areas of digital marketing. 
• Collaborative, supportive environment where your input matters.
• Incentive Program: As our agency grows, you grow too.
• We believe in rewarding commitment and performance — your salary will grow alongside the business.
• Opportunity to earn commission on top of your salary for helping drive growth and performance.

Start Date: 22nd September Applications Close: 14th September Send your CV, portfolio, and a short note about why you’d be a great fit to ciara@forwardthinkingmarketing.com