Zip Zap Circus Recent Ongoing Recruitment – Apply Now!

Zip Zap Circus is a social circus that was founded in Cape Town in 1992, to inspire young people and help build a new culture of peaceful coexistence in South Africa. Working with a diverse community of children from all backgrounds, Zip Zap helps kids to ‘dare to dream’ and learn to make those dreams a reality.

Job Title: Digital Marketing Co-ordinator
Location: Cape Town
Start date: 2^nd March 2020
Reports to: The Graphic Designer & Marketing Co-ordinator will report to the Marketing Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Digital Communications:
• Websites – content management, updates and management of WordPress and Wix sites in South Africa and satellite branches in France, UK and USA
• Oversee the development of a new Zip Zap website on Wix
• Loading and publishing blogs on WordPress and Wix
• Liaison with website hosting companies
• Social Media – (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube) – develop content, social media strategy and manage engagement of communities
• Design and send monthly newsletters on Mailchimp
• Facebook advertising and Google AdWords campaigns
• Photography and videography
• PowerPoint presentations
• Graphic Design:
• Developing digital brochures for Fundraising, Events, Dome Hire
• Design all Zip Zap collateral (Brochures, Flyers, Posters, online banners)
• Annual Report – design, layout, print-ready
• Business Cards, email signatures, vehicle branding, all Zip Zap branding
• Custodian of the Zip Zap brand identity
• Merchandise:
• Source, design and manage the sales of all Zip Zap merchandise
• Marketing Co-ordination:
• Contribution to the overall Marketing Strategy
• Conceptualise creative ideas
• Support all event planning, co-ordination and execution
• Zip Zap Merchandise planning, selling, marketing, stock-taking
• Marketing Dashboard – pulling reports of media monitoring, website stats, social media tracking
• Developing graphs, analytics and research feedback for reporting
• Open to other ad hoc roles & responsibilities

Required:

• Strong communication
• Digital analytics and reporting
• Excellent time management
• Works well under pressure
• WordPress and Wix website skills
• Mailchimp competency
• Well-developed design skills in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
• Creative thinker who can bring innovative ideas to the table with the ability to translate them into reality
• A willingness to contribute to the team and learn from the team
• Great attitude with a willingness to roll up their sleeves and hit the deck running
• Willingness to work on occasional weekends at Zip Zap shows or presentations

Own transport is required.

To apply

Please submit your creative portfolio upon application with 3 contactable references.

Contact: Melanie Boltman – [email protected]

Application Deadline: Wednesday, 26 February, 2020