FUTUREGROWTH ASSET MANAGEMENT IS RECRUITING! We have an exciting opportunity available for a Content and Communications Coordinator in our Marketing team.
Futuregrowth is committed to transformation. A strong preference will be given to suitably qualified previously disadvantaged candidates.
Who is Futuregrowth? Futuregrowth has been South Africa's leading developmental, responsible and fixed-income investor for over 25 years. We manage a range of fixed interest and development funds and play a key leadership role in the South African asset management industry. We are committed to investing our clients' funds in a responsible manner, with the interests of our clients always coming first.
Purpose of the position To champion the brand in various strategic initiatives and ensure that its attributes (trust, honesty, doing good, authenticity, etc.) are shared with our stakeholders through strategic, purpose-driven marketing content that is relevant, memorable, and adds value to their investments/financial decisions and increases their understanding.
Key responsibilities of the position:
Providing communications support to the business, including:
Coordinating speaking opportunities;
Managing and continually evolving all Futuregrowth communication that meets the clients' needs, expectations and builds the brand.
Continuously developing and managing core communication channels to drive effective internal and external two-way communications and engagement.
Serving as a content manager for written and video content, including:
Developing content strategy with the Marketing Manager;
Responsibility for management of the content strategy;
Writing and editing Futuregrowth web articles, social media posts, client letters, emails and press releases;
Managing freelance writers and internal writers;
Developing briefs for video content, and overseeing production and editing;
Script writing for video content where needed;
Managing the video studio.
Managing and overseeing the production of marketing material including monthly/quarterly reports.
Managing various PR processes and relationships to expose our brand to our target market and broader public audience in line with business and sales objectives.
Skills, know-how and experience:
Excellent project management skills.
Creative and technical wordsmithing – writing and editing is an essential skill for this role.
Proficiency in using MS 365, One Drive, Acoustic.
Experience in writing for financial markets is essential, with good technical understanding of the asset management and banking sector environment being advantageous.
Editorial skills – proofreading, grammar checking and copywriting.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to write for a variety of media.
High client centricity with the ability to work to tight deadlines in a changing working environment.
Crisis and incident management communications experience.
Technical/professional qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with an English major or;
Bachelor's degree in Marketing or equivalent communications qualification;
3-5 years' work experience in a similar role in the financial sector.
Key behaviours and competencies:
Ability to thrive under pressure and manage multiple work streams at once;
Attention to detail is crucial;
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
Strong attention to detail and accuracy;
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines;
Self-starter who is able to plan, organise and take initiative to meet departmental/job objectives and deadlines independently;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Ability to articulate complex issues in a simple way;
Ability to work in a pressurised environment;
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and people.
Recruitment process and closing dates Selected candidates will need to attend a series of competency-based interviews/activities and a psychometric assessment.
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