Marketing and Administrative Assistant (South Africa and Latin America)

Job Title: Marketing and Administrative Assistant

Salary Range: $1500 - $1800 per month

Location: Remote (Open to candidates based in South Africa and Latin America)

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and highly skilled Marketing & Administrative Assistant to join our fast-scaling team. This dual-role requires a candidate with a strong command of the English language, a creative marketing mindset, and exceptional organizational skills.

You will be crucial in supporting our marketing efforts by generating authentic, audience-focused copy and actively managing our social media presence. Simultaneously, you will provide essential administrative support to ensure the team operates smoothly and efficiently. This role is ideal for a self-starter with a growth mindset eager to contribute directly to a dynamic, evolving company.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing & Content Excellence

• Compelling Copywriting: Write and edit engaging, audience-focused copy for various channels, including social media, blogs, newsletters, and marketing campaigns, ensuring an authentic and local-sounding brand voice.
• Social Media Management: Schedule, post, and monitor content across multiple social media and content platforms. Actively engage with the online community and assist with content creation.
• Content Organization: Organize and maintain marketing assets, content calendars, and ensure all production and posting deadlines are consistently met.
• Strategy Support: Conduct market research and provide insights to inform marketing strategies and campaign development.
• Brand Consistency: Collaborate with the creative team to ensure brand consistency across all messaging and materials.

Administrative & Project Support 

• Workflow Management: Provide crucial administrative support, including scheduling, email management, and general office tasks.
• Project Coordination: Assist the marketing, creative, and production teams with project management, coordination, and reporting.
• Process Efficiency: Maintain organization and demonstrate a proactive, detail-oriented approach to ensure efficient workflow.
• Stakeholder Interaction: Maintain a positive and professional demeanor when interacting with internal and external stakeholders.

Core Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in a combined administrative and marketing, communications, or content creation role is preferred.
• English Proficiency: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a strong command of the English language.
• Marketing Acumen: A natural marketing mindset—understanding how to evoke emotion, connect with audiences, and communicate brand voice effectively.
• Administrative Excellence: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently in a remote setting.
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Proficiency in social media platforms and content creation tools.
  • Strong computer literacy, including MS Office, Google Workspace.
  • Familiarity with marketing analytics and content organization tools is a plus.
• Cultural Fit: Adaptable, reliable team player with a strong growth mindset and enthusiasm for learning and taking initiative. Comfortable working across different time zones.

Please share:

• A cover letter explaining why you would be a strong fit for the role. I will present this to the client to provide them with an overview of what you will bring to the position.Use this as an opportunity to pitch yourself directly to the client by highlighting your relevant experience, achievements, and motivation for applying.

Please include reasons for leaving any roles with short tenure, and share your long-term career plans. The client values long-term commitment and wants to ensure a stable, mutually beneficial working relationship going forward.

• If successful, what is your notice period or how soon would you be able to start ?
• Kindly provide an updated and detailed CV. Ensure it includes relevant keywords and highlights key skills and experience you have relevant to the role.
• Please provide a video introduction link where you introduce yourself and summarize your experience and key achievements. You don’t need to mention the specific role you are applying for—keep it general by highlighting your background, expertise, and what you can bring to your next role.You may use any platform you prefer (Google Drive, Dropbox, Loom, YouTube, etc.). Please ensure that the link is unrestricted and viewable by anyone with the link. It is imperative to have a video introduction to move forward with the application process. 

Tips for a professional, well-presented video:

• Record in a quiet, well-lit space with minimal background noise and distractions.
• Dress professionally, as you would for an interview.
• Maintain good posture, speak clearly, and make eye contact with the camera. Remember first impressions last!