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Partner Marketeer (Africa Department) m/f

RNW
RNW promotes free speech through independent journalism and the use of new media. We create thought-provoking content for young people around the globe and provide a safe space for them to tell their stories and exchange ideas.
For our new Department of Marketing & Communications we have an immediate opening for a
Partner Marketeer (Africa Department) m/f
for 36 hours per week
vacancy number: 14-010
Aim
RNW targets young people (aged 15-30) in China, and 17 countries in Latin America, the Arab world and Africa. In these regions, RNW uses a range of media to facilitate young people in forming and expressing their opinions. The facilitation and stimulation of dialogue is the most important driver for RNW as a whole, and thus also for its marketing. The aim is to establish and maintain a relationship with young people. To achieve this, partner marketing is essential. Because a major aspect of their activities is editorial, the Partner Marketeers are members of the editorial staff. A commercial perspective, consistent branding and clarity in communication are crucial to the Partner Marketeers work.
Tasks and responsibilities
As a Partner Marketeer you will establish, manage and build on partnerships with local media and/or other parties or platforms, increase reach to young people with content and increase interaction with young people through collaboration with partners and respond optimally to locally topical issues; focus on creating both super-users and brand ambassadors. We expect you to exchange content with local partners, co-create with partners and identify opportunities by developing new partnerships or setting up special campaigns. You will promote programmes, websites, social media and other media formats produced by RNW and ensure partners apply branding correctly – local branding as well as the RNW branding. Twice a year you will organise an event in each country with special attention to B2B approach, B2C approach and the generation of local PR. The partner marketeer of RNW establishes cooperation with leading universities, generates additional funding or income and conducts acquisition, via advertising and/or sponsoring, or the establishment of commercial partnerships
 The Partner Marketeer will report to the editor of the Africa Department.

Skills/requirements
• 5 years’ working experience;
• University level education (HBO in the Netherlands or equivalent);
• Fluent English and French;
• Knowledge of the Dutch language is an advantage;
• Thorough knowledge of the African region;
• Thorough knowledge of the local market: media, NGO’s, corporate world;
• networker/enterprising/commercial;
• affinity with marketing, communication and branding;
• confident personality with strong relationship skills.
We offer
The appointment will initially be made for one year. The terms and conditions for broadcasting personnel apply. The position falls within salary scale G (€ 2.450,00 - € 3.740,00) of the collective labour agreement for broadcasting personnel. The initial salary depends on education, age and experience.
Information
For more information about the position, call Karin Zoetemeyer, Marketing Manager  + 31 (0) 6-81957401 More information about RNW at www.rnw.org.
Applications
To apply, please complete the application form at:http://corporate.rnw.nl/english/work-at-rnw  , and upload your CV and letter of application before 28 April 2014. . The interviews will take place in week 18 and in week 19.
Please no commercial enquiries in response to this announcement.