Project Coordinator job, Johannesburg, Roodeport

Job description

Liquid Image Consulting is currently hiring an Events Project Manager.

We are looking for a young person to join our vibrant and dynamic team.

Requirements:

• At least three to five years’ experience in the marketing and PR industry
• Diploma and/or degree
• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent people skills 
• Have a vehicle or have a licence (and can drive – two years of driving experience)

Duties:

 Proposal development

• Answer to client’s brief
• Creative elements development

Events/Activation Management

• Coperate Eventing 
• Actiavtions 
• Supplier negotiations
• Supplier liaison
• Budget evaluation
• Cost review
• Post Campaign breakdown- Feedback reporting 
• Budget development/breakdown
• Quotation reviewing
• Budget reviewing
• Cost Estimating Development

Must have excellent skills in 

• Time Management
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Outlook
• People Management
• Team work
• Client Liaison

Social Media Management

• Copy on all social media platforms
• Blogging
• Live posting
• Design/Creative/GIF design
• Media production
• Deliberate planning and goal setting
• Development of brand awareness and online reputation
• Content management
• SEO (search engine optimization) and generation of inbound traffic
• Cultivation of leads and sales

PR and Events Management 

• planning, developing and implementing PR strategies;
• communicating with colleagues and key spokespeople;
• liaising with, and answering enquiries from media, individuals and other organizations, often via telephone and email;
• researching, writing and distributing press releases to targeted media;
• collating and analysing media coverage;
• writing and editing in-house magazines, case studies, speeches, articles and annual reports;
• preparing and supervising the production of publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films and multimedia programmes;
• devising and coordinating photo opportunities;
• organising events including press conferences, exhibitions, open days and press tours;
• maintaining and updating information on the organization’s website;
• managing and updating information and engaging with users on social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook;
• sourcing and managing speaking and sponsorship opportunities;
• commissioning market research;
• fostering community relations through events such as open days and through involvement in community initiatives;
• managing the PR aspect of a potential crisis.
• planning publicity strategies and campaigns
• writing and producing presentations and press releases
• dealing with enquiries from the public, the press, and related organizations
• organising promotional events such as press conferences, open days, exhibitions, tours and visits
• speaking publicly at interviews, press conferences and presentations
• providing clients with information about new promotional opportunities and current PR campaigns progress
• analysing media coverage
• commissioning or undertaking relevant market research
• liaising with clients, managerial and journalistic staff about budgets, timescales and objectives
• designing, writing and/or producing presentations, press releases, articles, leaflets, ‘in-house’ journals, reports, publicity brochures, information for web sites and promotional videos.
• The day-to-day management of clients’ marketing and advertising campaigns
• Pro-active leadership that encourages teams to perform to the best of their ability
• Regular communication and liaison with clients at a senior level
• The organisation of client feedback

People Skills 

• Leave application approval
• Register and working hours’ time keeping
• Overtime management
• Strong leadership
• Time management
• Effective task delegation  
• Effective and productive human interaction
• The ability to relate to others
• Strong communication skills
• Patience with others

The ability to trust others

• Knowing how and when to show empathy
• Active listening skills

Please send portfolio of previous work done.

Company Description

we create memorable experiences
our service offering includes holistic and comprehensive solutions from event management to brand building activations, social media strategies, event branding logistics, branding collateral, storage & inventory, maintenance, set up and strike, catering and promotional items.

Requirements

Must have excellent skills in

• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Outlook
• Google Drive
• G Suites 

Other skills required 

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and writing skills
• Drive, competence, flexibility and a willingness to learn 
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to multitask 
• The ability to cope with pressure 
• Creativity, imagination and initiative 
• Good teamwork, analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Business awareness and a good knowledge of current affairs 

Posted on 27 May 07:44