Job Description

Business Unit:

Marketing

Function:

Marketing Management

Date:

20 Mar 2025

About Discovery

Discovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

Key Purpose

The implementation of brand and communication strategy within required timelines, within budget and at the InHouse marketing standard.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

Input into the creation and implementation of marketing project plans Translate communication into different media and positioning for different audiences Interact with relevant business areas and marketing centres of excellence: + Align on marketing deliverables
+ Obtain and manage approval aligned to the signed off SOP
+ Manage expectations of all stakeholders
+ Maintain and build reciprocal relationships
Budget monitoring and supporting the costing and approval process Take end-to-end accountability and responsibility for assigned marketing deliverables Ensure quality of outputs and attention to detail Own the comms process from end to end Manage projects on behalf of the team Reflect on all projects and identify opportunities for continual improvement

Competencies

Exceptional verbal and written English communications skills Exceptional attention to detail Above average ability to multi-task on multiple projects without compromising deliverables or stakeholder relationships Time and project management skills Ability to convert technical information to audience appropriate communication Ability to critically evaluate communication elements including rationale for channel selection Influence and persuasion skills aligned to project deliverables Ability to work well within the brand team as well as across cross-functional teams Ability to structure, present and sell new ideas Exceptional Relationship Management with internal and external stakeholders Ability to navigate complex processes Creative thinker Aptitude for innovation Digitally savvy Social media management experience AI tools exposure

Education and Experience

Qualifications


Minimum 3 year relevant undergraduate degree or diploma, honours preferable Minimum 3 years experience in Marketing, PR or Communication Relevant industry experience - healthcare and/or financial services
Knowledge
Discovery's products and business processes All relevant promotional channels Agency process and relationships Print and production processes Critical elements of successful communication Broader marketing planning Knowledge of how this role and the InHouse marketing brand fits into the overall Discovery brand and marketing strategy
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY



The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.