Ignite Associate

Job Description

Deadline: (20 September 2024)
About
We are looking for someone to market our organization's services, find clients and generate new
leads. Our ideal candidate will be able to help us reach our monthly income targets by marketing
the services we provide as an organization and retaining those clients. The ideal candidate will
support us in the area of business development as we create sustainability services for our
organization. The consultant will work with two departments of our organization that provides
the following services: our production studio offers content creation services in documentary
filmmaking, live streaming of events, web series production, podcast production, short films,
animations and music recording. We also offer studio recording space and post production
services like editing, color correcting and sound mixing. We also offer services in events
management, web development and PR & Communications including social media management.

Duties and Responsibilities

Job Description
• The Associate will be in charge of maintaining and creating Civic Partnerships with civil
society organisations and foundations.
• The Associate will be in charge of identifying corporate clients and pitch a portfolio of
creative services.
• The Associate will work to retain current clients, identify new clients and maintain client relations.
• The Associate will pitch for new work, advertise the organisation’s services and secure
contracts.
• The Associate will aim to attend events, conferences and launches every month in an
effort to network and connect with potential clients and market the services of both
organizations.
• The Associate will develop PR and Marketing materials that promote the organisation to
new clients. This includes a pitch deck and various powerpoint presentations tailored to
each client.
• The Associate will create the social media and marketing strategy that enhances the
profile of our services and utilize all digital platforms as potential sales tools.
• The Associate will maintain a database as well as a regular list of new potential clients to
target and send service pitches.
• The Associate will be in charge of managing and delivering projects for clients. Assist in
the rollout and implementation of specific consultancies. Draft up invoices, proposals and
budgets for potential clients. Submitting monthly progress report information and
analytics to the Operations Director. Research new digital media and content trends
globally in order to stay ahead of the curve.
• The Associate will also build an external content team for outsourcing for certain products
and projects when required. Set monthly income generation targets. Submitting monthly
progress report information and analytics to the Operations Director. Take part in regular
monitoring and evaluation sessions.
• The associate will coordinate with different departments to ensure that the most
efficient, collaborative team approach towards implementation is achieved.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications
Business Development, Marketing & Communications, Public Relations or Business Strategy
degree. Proven work experience in project management and administration. Tech savvy and
experience in social media management. Excellent presentation; interpersonal skills; must have
self-confidence. Passionate about using digital media and arts for positive social change. Solid
experience in business development and client relations. Good report writing and proposal
writing skills. Good command of written and spoken English. Excellent networking skills. Ability
to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team. Excellent communication
and interpersonal skills. A background in creative industry/media will be an added advantage

How to Apply

To apply
Interested candidates who meet the job requirements should forward a Cover Letter and CV
with the subject title “Ignite Associate” to [email protected] no later than 20th
September 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Location: Harare
Company: Local NGO
Expiry Date: 2024-09-20 00:00:00