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.
Start date: 2nd 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.
Please submit your creative portfolio upon application with 3 contactable references.
Contact: Melanie Boltman – [email protected]
For more about Zip Zap Circus School, refer to www.zip-zap.co.za