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About One-eyed Jack

One-eyed Jack is an integrated communications agency specialising in entertainment, comedy, content creation, and large-scale live events. Our portfolio includes flagship properties such as the Savanna Comics' Choice Comedy Awards, the Content Creator Awards, AI Empowered, along with bespoke campaigns and events for high-profile clients. We pride ourselves on delivering world-class campaigns that blend creativity, strategy, and flawless execution.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Marketing Communications Manager to develop and execute integrated marketing strategies across all One-eyed Jack event properties, our agency brand, and our client productions. The successful candidate will have 10+ years of senior-level experience in marketing communications, demonstrating a proven ability to manage multiple campaigns, teams, stakeholders, and deadlines with exceptional professionalism and attention to detail.

This role requires a balance of strategic oversight and hands-on delivery, working directly with internal teams, sponsors, media partners, and agency clients.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy and Campaign Planning

Develop comprehensive marketing strategies for One-eyed Jack event properties, agency B2B campaigns, and client projects.

Plot detailed rollout plans across all marketing channels (PR, digital, social, design, email, CRM, media etc).

Ensure strategies align with business objectives and event-specific goals.

Public Relations and Media

Brief PR teams, oversee deliverables, and ensure consistent brand messaging.

Manage relationships with event media partners: briefing on deliverables, monitoring spot schedules, and ensuring fulfilment.

Social Media and Content

Brief social media and content creator teams on campaign objectives and key messaging.

Approve content plans, proofread copy, and sign off on all messaging prior to publication.

Monitor and ensure deliverables and campaign deadlines are met.

Email and CRM

Work with the project manager to schedule and approve email campaigns.

Collaborate with guest liaison and RSVP teams to ensure CRM tools and WhatsApp communications are effectively utilised.

Creative and Design

Brief design teams, track deliverables, proof all design assets, and ensure production-ready outputs.

Manage timelines for creative assets across multiple concurrent campaigns.

Sponsors and Partner Agencies

Liaise with sponsor agencies, holding weekly or regular check-ins.

Ensure One-eyed Jack provides required creative assets on time and approve all third-party assets before production.

Campaign Reporting and Leadership

Compile detailed end-of-campaign reports covering results, insights, and recommendations.

Provide regular updates to company directors through structured reporting and meetings.

Upward manage senior leadership to ensure transparency and alignment.

Event Site Involvement

Attend events on-site to experience campaign execution firsthand.

Collaborate with teams during event production to ensure seamless integration of marketing efforts.

REQUIREMENTS

Requirements

10+ years proven experience in marketing communications, preferably in events, entertainment, or agency environments.

Strong strategic thinker with the ability to translate big-picture goals into actionable detail.

Exceptional organisational skills, with a proven track record of managing multiple stakeholders, deadlines, and deliverables.

High level of professionalism, attention to detail, and self-motivation.

Proven experience briefing and managing PR, social media, creative, and partner agencies.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent proofreading ability.

Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and maintain quality.

Willingness to attend events and work in-office as campaigns roll out.

Advantageous Skills and Experience

Experience with CRM platforms such as Zoho, HubSpot, or Salesforce.

Experience with Evelytic / Mailchimp for guest management, RSVPs, or CRM integrations.

Exposure to working with media buying agencies, including radio and TV schedules.

Experience with digital media buying and reporting (Google Ads, Meta Ads, programmatic).

Familiarity with project management software such as and Trello.

Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) for design proofing and feedback.

Understanding of video production workflows for digital and broadcast.

Strong background in briefing and managing PR agencies and influencer campaigns.

Proficiency in analytics and reporting tools (Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite, Sprout Social).

Experience in live event marketing and sponsorship campaign delivery.

Knowledge of SEO basics for guiding online content and visibility.

Comfortable in stakeholder presentations (PowerPoint, Keynote).

Crisis communication experience across PR and social campaigns.

What We Offer

Opportunity to lead marketing across some of South Africa's most high-profile cultural events.

A dynamic and creative work environment within a highly respected entertainment agency.

The chance to work closely with major sponsors, top media partners, and industry-leading creatives.

About One-eyed Jack

One-eyed Jack is an integrated communications agency specialising in entertainment, comedy, content creation, and large-scale live events. Our portfolio includes flagship properties such as the Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards, the Content Creator Awards, AI Empowered, along with bespoke campaigns and events for high-profile clients. We pride ourselves on delivering world-class campaigns that blend creativity, strategy, and flawless execution.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Marketing Communications Manager to develop and execute integrated marketing strategies across all One-eyed Jack event properties, our agency brand, and  our client productions. The successful candidate will have 10+ years of senior-level experience in marketing communications, demonstrating a proven ability to manage multiple campaigns, teams, stakeholders, and deadlines with exceptional professionalism and attention to detail.

This role requires a balance of strategic oversight and hands-on delivery, working directly with internal teams, sponsors, media partners, and agency clients.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy and Campaign Planning

• Develop comprehensive marketing strategies for One-eyed Jack event properties, agency B2B campaigns, and client projects.
• Plot detailed rollout plans across all marketing channels (PR, digital, social, design, email, CRM, media etc).
• Ensure strategies align with business objectives and event-specific goals.

Public Relations and Media

• Brief PR teams, oversee deliverables, and ensure consistent brand messaging.
• Manage relationships with event media partners: briefing on deliverables, monitoring spot schedules, and ensuring fulfilment.

Social Media and Content

• Brief social media and content creator teams on campaign objectives and key messaging.
• Approve content plans, proofread copy, and sign off on all messaging prior to publication.
• Monitor and ensure deliverables and campaign deadlines are met.

Email and CRM

• Work with the project manager to schedule and approve email campaigns.
• Collaborate with guest liaison and RSVP teams to ensure CRM tools and WhatsApp communications are effectively utilised.

Creative and Design

• Brief design teams, track deliverables, proof all design assets, and ensure production-ready outputs.
• Manage timelines for creative assets across multiple concurrent campaigns.

Sponsors and Partner Agencies

• Liaise with sponsor agencies, holding weekly or regular check-ins.
• Ensure One-eyed Jack provides required creative assets on time and approve all third-party assets before production.

Campaign Reporting and Leadership

• Compile detailed end-of-campaign reports covering results, insights, and recommendations.
• Provide regular updates to company directors through structured reporting and meetings.
• Upward manage senior leadership to ensure transparency and alignment.

Event Site Involvement

• Attend events on-site to experience campaign execution firsthand.
• Collaborate with teams during event production to ensure seamless integration of marketing efforts.

REQUIREMENTS

Requirements

• 10+ years proven experience in marketing communications, preferably in events, entertainment, or agency environments.
• Strong strategic thinker with the ability to translate big-picture goals into actionable detail.
• Exceptional organisational skills, with a proven track record of managing multiple stakeholders, deadlines, and deliverables.
• High level of professionalism, attention to detail, and self-motivation.
• Proven experience briefing and managing PR, social media, creative, and partner agencies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent proofreading ability.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and maintain quality.
• Willingness to attend events and work in-office as campaigns roll out.

Advantageous Skills and Experience

• Experience with CRM platforms such as Zoho, HubSpot, or Salesforce.
• Experience with Evelytic / Mailchimp for guest management, RSVPs, or CRM integrations.
• Exposure to working with media buying agencies, including radio and TV schedules.
• Experience with digital media buying and reporting (Google Ads, Meta Ads, programmatic).
• Familiarity with project management software such as Monday.com and Trello.
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) for design proofing and feedback.
• Understanding of video production workflows for digital and broadcast.
• Strong background in briefing and managing PR agencies and influencer campaigns.
• Proficiency in analytics and reporting tools (Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite, Sprout Social).
• Experience in live event marketing and sponsorship campaign delivery.
• Knowledge of SEO basics for guiding online content and visibility.
• Comfortable in stakeholder presentations (PowerPoint, Keynote).
• Crisis communication experience across PR and social campaigns.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead marketing across some of South Africa’s most high-profile cultural events.
• A dynamic and creative work environment within a highly respected entertainment agency.
• The chance to work closely with major sponsors, top media partners, and industry-leading creatives.

Overview

The Area Marketing & Communications Manager at Pullman Cape Town City Centre is responsible for executing all property-level marketing, branding, public relations, and communications activities aimed at enhancing market positioning and maximizing portfolio profitability.

Reporting to the Director of Sales & Marketing (DOSM)/Co, the Manager is responsible to execute marketing plans, manage media relations, oversee content creation, and track performance against KPIs. The Marketing & Communications Manager manages media and public relations, brand collaterals, and Heartists communications, collaborating with Sales, Revenue Management, Operations, HR and external agency partners.

Execution & Organizing

• Execution of annual marketing and communications plans, aligning activities with department budgets, ROI targets and wider business objectives.
• Monitor industry, cultural, and travel trends; conduct competitive analysis.
• Execute public relations activities for the hotel based on its marketing goals.
• Brand Identity & Communications Messaging
• Ensure brand consistency across all guest touchpoints including signage, collateral, guest experiences, events, B2B (corporate, trade, MICE) and B2C (leisure, lifestyle) channels.
• Coordinate with design and production agencies for timely delivery of marketing materials, hotel gifts and media giveaways.
• Implement global/regional brand campaigns using provided guidelines and assets.
• Maintain and create visual assets like photography, videography and graphics for marketing and PR, as per brand guidelines.
• Public Relations & Media Relations
• Execute PR and media activities per annual strategy, covering F&B, rooms, spa, leisure, MICE.
• Update media kit with fact sheets, executive bios, imagery, and brand content.
• Support press events, visits, and familiarization trips to boost hotel exposure.

• Draft news releases, articles, and executive statements to enhance brand storytelling.
• Maintain media databases, mailing lists, and clipping reports for monitoring and planning.
• Respond promptly to media inquiries and assist with crisis communication protocols.

Campaign Development & Execution

• Implement multi-channel campaigns aligned with annual plans and brand guidelines.
• Support brand activations, sponsorship, media partnerships, events, and experiences ensuring creative excellence and maximizing engagement and interest.
• Track campaign performance and recommend optimizations based on data insights.

Agency & Partner Management

• Handle daily communication with creative and PR agencies on scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate hotel participation in promotions, tourism board campaigns, events and collaborations.

Financial & Performance Management

• Track marketing expenses and manage the MarComm budget.
• Prepare regular reports on campaign performance, media coverage and ROI for leadership review.

Operations

• Collaborate with Sales, F&B, Spa, Rooms, Loyalty and Events to align marketing and communications initiatives with operational needs.
• Support T&C in managing the hotel’s LinkedIn presence, amplifying media coverage and executive thought leadership.

Administration

• Maintain an organized archive of marketing materials, media assets, and key reports.
• Distribute monthly calendars, media schedules, and campaign performance reports.
• Daily media monitoring, compile clipping files, share summaries with leadership and PR teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of hands-on Marketing and PR experience preferably in hospitality or a consumer‑focused industry.
• Strong copywriting and editing skills, with attention to detail.
• Experience managing agency relationships and coordinating multi‑channel campaigns.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Knowledge in brand communication tools and platforms. Experience in media relations, press release writing, event planning, content creation, and managing design and production of marketing collaterals.
• Familiarity with basic design software (Canva, Adobe Suite) and internal communication platforms.
• Understanding of branding, public relations, storytelling, guest engagement, and cross-functional campaign coordination. Experience in managing marketing agencies and creative vendors is a plus.

Overview

The Area Marketing & Communications Manager at Pullman Cape Town City Centre is responsible for executing all property-level marketing, branding, public relations, and communications activities aimed at enhancing market positioning and maximizing portfolio profitability.

Reporting to the Director of Sales & Marketing (DOSM)/Co, the Manager is responsible to execute marketing plans, manage media relations, oversee content creation, and track performance against KPIs. The Marketing & Communications Manager manages media and public relations, brand collaterals, and Heartists communications, collaborating with Sales, Revenue Management, Operations, HR and external agency partners.

Execution & Organizing

• Execution of annual marketing and communications plans, aligning activities with department budgets, ROI targets and wider business objectives.
• Monitor industry, cultural, and travel trends; conduct competitive analysis.
• Execute public relations activities for the hotel based on its marketing goals.
• Brand Identity & Communications Messaging
• Ensure brand consistency across all guest touchpoints including signage, collateral, guest experiences, events, B2B (corporate, trade, MICE) and B2C (leisure, lifestyle) channels.
• Coordinate with design and production agencies for timely delivery of marketing materials, hotel gifts and media giveaways.
• Implement global/regional brand campaigns using provided guidelines and assets.
• Maintain and create visual assets like photography, videography and graphics for marketing and PR, as per brand guidelines.
• Public Relations & Media Relations
• Execute PR and media activities per annual strategy, covering F&B, rooms, spa, leisure, MICE.
• Update media kit with fact sheets, executive bios, imagery, and brand content.
• Support press events, visits, and familiarization trips to boost hotel exposure.

• Draft news releases, articles, and executive statements to enhance brand storytelling.
• Maintain media databases, mailing lists, and clipping reports for monitoring and planning.
• Respond promptly to media inquiries and assist with crisis communication protocols.

Campaign Development & Execution

• Implement multi-channel campaigns aligned with annual plans and brand guidelines.
• Support brand activations, sponsorship, media partnerships, events, and experiences ensuring creative excellence and maximizing engagement and interest.
• Track campaign performance and recommend optimizations based on data insights.

Agency & Partner Management

• Handle daily communication with creative and PR agencies on scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate hotel participation in promotions, tourism board campaigns, events and collaborations.

Financial & Performance Management

• Track marketing expenses and manage the MarComm budget.
• Prepare regular reports on campaign performance, media coverage and ROI for leadership review.

Operations

• Collaborate with Sales, F&B, Spa, Rooms, Loyalty and Events to align marketing and communications initiatives with operational needs.
• Support T&C in managing the hotel’s LinkedIn presence, amplifying media coverage and executive thought leadership.

Administration

• Maintain an organized archive of marketing materials, media assets, and key reports.
• Distribute monthly calendars, media schedules, and campaign performance reports.
• Daily media monitoring, compile clipping files, share summaries with leadership and PR teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of hands-on Marketing and PR experience preferably in hospitality or a consumer‑focused industry.
• Strong copywriting and editing skills, with attention to detail.
• Experience managing agency relationships and coordinating multi‑channel campaigns.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Knowledge in brand communication tools and platforms. Experience in media relations, press release writing, event planning, content creation, and managing design and production of marketing collaterals.
• Familiarity with basic design software (Canva, Adobe Suite) and internal communication platforms.
• Understanding of branding, public relations, storytelling, guest engagement, and cross-functional campaign coordination. Experience in managing marketing agencies and creative vendors is a plus.

Overview

The Area Marketing & Communications Manager at Pullman Cape Town City Centre is responsible for executing all property-level marketing, branding, public relations, and communications activities aimed at enhancing market positioning and maximizing portfolio profitability.

Reporting to the Director of Sales & Marketing (DOSM)/Co, the Manager is responsible to execute marketing plans, manage media relations, oversee content creation, and track performance against KPIs. The Marketing & Communications Manager manages media and public relations, brand collaterals, and Heartists communications, collaborating with Sales, Revenue Management, Operations, HR and external agency partners.

Execution & Organizing

• Execution of annual marketing and communications plans, aligning activities with department budgets, ROI targets and wider business objectives.
• Monitor industry, cultural, and travel trends; conduct competitive analysis.
• Execute public relations activities for the hotel based on its marketing goals.
• Brand Identity & Communications Messaging
• Ensure brand consistency across all guest touchpoints including signage, collateral, guest experiences, events, B2B (corporate, trade, MICE) and B2C (leisure, lifestyle) channels.
• Coordinate with design and production agencies for timely delivery of marketing materials, hotel gifts and media giveaways.
• Implement global/regional brand campaigns using provided guidelines and assets.
• Maintain and create visual assets like photography, videography and graphics for marketing and PR, as per brand guidelines.
• Public Relations & Media Relations
• Execute PR and media activities per annual strategy, covering F&B, rooms, spa, leisure, MICE.
• Update media kit with fact sheets, executive bios, imagery, and brand content.
• Support press events, visits, and familiarization trips to boost hotel exposure.

• Draft news releases, articles, and executive statements to enhance brand storytelling.
• Maintain media databases, mailing lists, and clipping reports for monitoring and planning.
• Respond promptly to media inquiries and assist with crisis communication protocols.

Campaign Development & Execution

• Implement multi-channel campaigns aligned with annual plans and brand guidelines.
• Support brand activations, sponsorship, media partnerships, events, and experiences ensuring creative excellence and maximizing engagement and interest.
• Track campaign performance and recommend optimizations based on data insights.

Agency & Partner Management

• Handle daily communication with creative and PR agencies on scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate hotel participation in promotions, tourism board campaigns, events and collaborations.

Financial & Performance Management

• Track marketing expenses and manage the MarComm budget.
• Prepare regular reports on campaign performance, media coverage and ROI for leadership review.

Operations

• Collaborate with Sales, F&B, Spa, Rooms, Loyalty and Events to align marketing and communications initiatives with operational needs.
• Support T&C in managing the hotel’s LinkedIn presence, amplifying media coverage and executive thought leadership.

Administration

• Maintain an organized archive of marketing materials, media assets, and key reports.
• Distribute monthly calendars, media schedules, and campaign performance reports.
• Daily media monitoring, compile clipping files, share summaries with leadership and PR teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of hands-on Marketing and PR experience preferably in hospitality or a consumer‑focused industry.
• Strong copywriting and editing skills, with attention to detail.
• Experience managing agency relationships and coordinating multi‑channel campaigns.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Knowledge in brand communication tools and platforms. Experience in media relations, press release writing, event planning, content creation, and managing design and production of marketing collaterals.
• Familiarity with basic design software (Canva, Adobe Suite) and internal communication platforms.
• Understanding of branding, public relations, storytelling, guest engagement, and cross-functional campaign coordination. Experience in managing marketing agencies and creative vendors is a plus.

• Responsibility for effective internal and external communication
• communicates with residents on an ongoing basis via SMS, e-mails, website, hardcopy and telephone
• produces and promotes the internal magazine "Buzzard" every three months and secures advertisers
• produces the newsletters for the HOA and the Golf Club on alternate weeks
• the drafting and proof reading of all communications to Homeowners and the public will be the responsibility of this role
• communicates all emergency announcements to residents
• produces and disseminates marketing communication for Golf club functions and events
• picks up feedback from residents and assess the Vibe
• provides feedback to management
• Management of Marketing Events
• promotes the image and reputation of the HOA and the Golf Club so that they are seen in a positive light
• arranges various community events on the estate such as Easter Egg hunt, HOA-Golf Day, Christmas Market, fun walk / run, hobby groups (birders, etc), meet & greet, also street braais, etc
• organises community events sponsored by service providers - average of one per month
• plans the necessary advertising, sponsorships and PR for the events
• Provision of a PR function for the HOA and the Golf Club
• acts as the link person between the HOA, Golf Club and external parties
• vets all incoming marketing proposals and recommends appropriate action of CEO
• Arranges publicity for the HOA and the Golf Club
• Secures sponsorships for events and facilities
• Arranges charity events (HOA-Golf Day) and corporate social involvement
• M anagement of the relationships with service providers and estate agents
• Provides induction and accreditation for estate agents who are authorised to operate on the estate
• Attends and facilitates the orientation workshops for estate agents
• monitors their compliance with the terms of their agreement and ensure that no unauthorised agents operate on the estate
• receives and addresses residents complaints
• acts on infringements
• markets events sponsored by service providers and agents
• Mangement of Kingswood Golf Estate Website
• Ensures that the content on the website is relevant and udpated
• obtains sponsorship for the website hosting
• monitors activity on the website and responds to queries and / or complaints
• manage content and media on websites
• Manages new owner interaction and the welcome pack
• ensure that new owners are welcomed when they move into the estate
• coordinates the delivery of the welcome pack with the CEO
• resolves any queries from new Homeowners
• ensures that the welcome pack is kept updated and relevant
• Management of the Marketing and Communication budget
• Operates as the budget holder for the marketing and communications function
• provides input to the CEO / Financial Manager for inclusion in the Annual Budget approved by the Board
• Operates within budgeted parameters
• Ensures that events and functions do not run at a loss