Hiring Now | Marketing and Events Assistant (Remote Contract) | Independent Contracting Position | Part-Time Flexible Hours

RecruitMyMom, South Africa’s leading recruitment platform for flexible and remote careers, is advertising an exciting opportunity for an organized, proactive, and creative Marketing and Events Assistant. This part-time independent contracting role supports a prominent short-term rental media and education ecosystem within the hospitality industry. Working fully remote from home for approximately 20 hours per week, the successful candidate will coordinate multi-channel marketing campaigns, manage event logistics, repurpose podcast and video content, run financial admin in Xero, and oversee digital ad setups on LinkedIn and Meta platforms. Offering a competitive rate of R250 per hour, this role is ideal for self-motivated professionals seeking high-impact remote work in digital media and event coordination. Apply today to secure your position.

Job Overview

About the Role

The hiring client is an established short-term rental media and education ecosystem operating across hospitality, corporate events, and digital property networks. To maintain smooth back-end operations as their event networks and media presence expand, the business requires a highly organized Marketing and Events Assistant.

Operating as an independent contractor, you will serve as an administrative bridge between corporate sponsors, venues, podcast creators, and event attendees. You will convert long-form content and podcast transcripts into engaging short-form social posts, manage sponsor deliverables, set up digital ad campaigns on Meta and LinkedIn, track partner payments in Xero, and ensure all event run sheets and CRM pipelines remain perfectly updated with minimal oversight.

Key Responsibilities

Sponsor & Property Event Coordination

• Liaise directly with corporate sponsors, industry exhibitors, and event venues regarding operational logistics.

• Distribute exhibitor information packs, prepare event run sheets, and ensure sponsorship deliverables are executed against strict deadlines.

• Provide ad-hoc event planning support, diary management, and logistics tracking as the event network grows.

Content Creation & Social Media Management

• Formulate, plan, and schedule structured social media content across primary brand channels.

• Repurpose long-form podcast recordings, webinars, and video transcripts into short-form media assets, newsletter summaries, and engaging captions.

• Maintain consistency in brand voice and public assets across all media deployments.

Financial & CRM Administration

• Manage outgoing client invoicing pipelines and track incoming sponsor payments using Xero.

• Maintain live data accuracy across client tracking spreadsheets, contact databases, and corporate CRM systems.

• Filter incoming inbox communications, handling routine inquiries and escalating high-priority operational items.

Digital Growth Campaign Monitoring

• Set up basic digital advertising campaigns across LinkedIn Campaign Manager and Meta Ads Manager.

• Review baseline performance metrics and flag campaign optimization opportunities to management.

Minimum Requirements

Experience & Key Competencies

• Organisational Execution: Proven ability to manage spreadsheets, multi-task administrative pipelines, and organize digital assets independently.

• Linguistic Competence: Flawless written English communication skills with the confidence to draft professional correspondence for corporate sponsors and venues.

• Autonomous Delivery: Self-starter capable of managing daily workloads, meeting deadlines, and delivering results with minimal supervision.

• Remote Setup: Dedicated home workspace with high-speed internet and reliable computing equipment.

Required Software Skills

• Accounting: Xero

• Advertising Platforms: LinkedIn Campaign Manager & Meta Ads Manager

• Data Management: Spreadsheet software (MS Excel / Google Sheets)

Desirable Requirements (Advantageous)

• Prior experience within the short-term rental, corporate hospitality, digital media, or podcasting sectors.

• Exposure to or practical working knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and workflows.

Package & Contract Benefits

This remote contracting position offers strong compensation and flexible working conditions:

• Competitive Compensation: R250.00 per hour.

• Part-Time Work-Life Balance: Approximately 20 hours per week with flexible task scheduling.

• 100% Remote Position: Work comfortably from home anywhere in South Africa.

• Dynamic Media Industry Exposure: Gain valuable experience at the intersection of hospitality, podcasting, digital marketing, and live property events.

Expected Workspace Career Progression

Serving as an independent Marketing and Events Assistant within expanding digital media networks provides clear pathways to senior management roles:

Marketing & Events Assistant → Digital Marketing & Events Coordinator → Remote Media Operations Manager → Head of Events & Corporate Partnerships

Core Values

Organizational Rigor & Reliability

Keeping sponsor schedules, event run sheets, and CRM pipelines meticulously updated ensures seamless live events and strong corporate relationships.

Creative Content Agility

Turning raw video feeds and podcast transcripts into high-performing social posts keeps the media community engaged and growing.

Proactive Self-Management

Taking full ownership of daily task lists and financial workflows allows leadership to focus on expanding the media ecosystem.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hourly rate for this remote role?

The compensation for this independent contracting role is R250 per hour.

How many hours per week are required?

This is a part-time position requiring approximately 20 hours per week.

What key software tools are required?

Candidates must be proficient in Xero, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, Meta Ads Manager, and standard spreadsheet software.

How to Apply

To apply for the Marketing and Events Assistant (ZR_17107_JOB) position via RecruitMyMom, submit your application online through the official recruitment portal. Ensure your application includes an updated CV highlighting your digital marketing, event coordination, social media, and software experience.

• Job Reference: ZR_17107_JOB

• Date Posted: 14 July 2026

• Closing Date: Open until filled (Apply immediately)

• Next Steps: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly for remote interviews and technical assessments.

👉 Apply Online via the Official Recruitment Portal

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