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Marketing and Communications Manager
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19 September 2026 (9 days ago)
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17 December 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
In partnership with our client we are looking for a visionary Marketing & Communications Manager to lead brand storytelling and campaign execution for a leading entertainment and production company across Africa and beyond. Youll own the full marketing ecosystem from creative and digital to PR and sponsorships shaping unforgettable high-impact experiences that elevate live shows engage audiences and drive business growth.
Who are we looking for
- You are a strategic thinker and creative executor with 7 years in marketing or brand leadership ideally within FMCG or entertainment.
- You are a strong storyteller with exceptional copywriting and brand strategy instincts.
- You have led teams and managed agencies across PR creative and digital and know how to get the best out of both.
- You are comfortable operating at pace executing high-pressure campaigns on time and within budget.
- You are personable and client-facing building trust easily with sponsors partners and stakeholders.
- You have a creative mindset with sharp attention to detail and you thrive in fast-moving environments.
Your Responsibilities
Brand Strategy & Campaign Leadership
- You will define and amplify the brand voice identity and marketing strategy across all channels.
- You will lead 360 campaigns to boost awareness ticket sales and sponsorship value.
- You will oversee multi-channel marketing including social PR influencer digital OOH and experiential along with budget allocation.
Creative & Content Direction
- You will guide creative output across video photo and motion graphics ensuring brand alignment.
- You will develop briefs and collaborate with internal stakeholders and external agencies.
- You will oversee branding across venues merchandise digital platforms and partnerships.
Event & Ticketing Promotion
- You will drive event awareness and conversions through storytelling artist campaigns and teasers.
- You will work with sales teams on ticketing promotions and redemption strategies.
Sponsorships & Partnership Marketing
- You will identify new leads and pitch proposals to prospective and existing sponsors.
- You will build and strengthen relationships with sponsors to ensure satisfaction and long-term collaboration.
- You will oversee the partnerships team in execution duties ensuring sponsors follow consistent messaging with a strong amplification plan.
Digital & Performance Marketing
- You will oversee digital campaigns across Google Ads YouTube Meta TikTok email and web.
- You will set performance targets track conversions and optimize ad creatives.
PR & Media Strategy
- You will lead PR strategy press outreach and media engagement ensuring cohesive messaging across all assets.
- You will serve as spokesperson and key liaison for announcements and crisis communication.
Community Engagement
- You will manage CRM and social media strategies to personalize communications and understand audience behavior.
- You will build lasting relationships with fans through interactive experiences feedback channels and local outreach.
Reporting & Analytics
- You will create and present marketing performance reports including post-event debriefs to internal teams and sponsors.
- You will monitor KPIs across campaigns including engagement media coverage impressions ticket sales and conversions.
- You will use analytics and A/B testing to continuously improve performance.
Team Management
- You will manage the marketing team and external agencies or vendors.
- You will foster cross-functional collaboration across departments including the executive team hospitality and talent.
- You will set clear KPIs and review performance across marketing personnel agencies and contractors.
What Success looks like
- Deliver 360 campaigns that consistently grow awareness ticket sales and sponsorship value.
- Maintain strong satisfied sponsor relationships that convert into long-term partnerships.
- Achieve measurable growth in digital engagement and conversions across paid and organic channels.
- Execute high-pressure campaigns on time and within budget with no major delivery misses.
- Build and lead a high-performing marketing team and agency network.
To be considered for this role you should have
- 7 years in marketing or brand leadership FMCG or entertainment experience preferred.
- Strong team leadership experience with creative media and talent collaborators.
- Exceptional storytelling copywriting and brand strategy skills.
- Experience managing agencies across PR creative and digital along with performance marketing.
- A proven track record executing high-pressure campaigns on time and within budget.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for client-facing interactions.
Challenges you may face in this role
- Balancing creative ambition with tight timelines and budget discipline.
- Managing multiple sponsor and partner relationships simultaneously each with distinct expectations.
- Coordinating across departments and external agencies to keep messaging consistent.
- Operating in a fast-paced high-visibility industry where public perception matters.
The Goodies
- Competitive salary.
- Opportunities for professional development within a growing organisation.
- A supportive fast-moving team culture where creativity and results go hand in hand.
