Content & Social Media Coordinator

Marketing Professional | Connecting Brands, Engaging Audiences, Driving Success.

Join our XPO Exhibitions marketing team, the powerhouse behind New Zealand's largest and most successful consumer and industry events!

From The Food Show to The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show and the cutting-edge industry innovations of EMEX, we create experiences that leave lasting impressions and help businesses thrive.

We're XPO Exhibitions, one of NZ's largest independent events companies, and we're on the hunt for a new Content and Social Media Coordinator superstar to join our awesome team.

As our new Coordinator, you'll be responsible for an array of exciting tasks that'll keep you on your toes!

You'll be the driving force behind compelling short-form video, e-newsletters and social media content that generates cut-through in a saturated market to drive visitor attendance to some of New Zealand's most iconic events.

You'll also be liaising with external suppliers and exhibitors, helping to deliver marketing plans, wow sponsors with creative campaign ideas, and working onsite at events to capture, create, and share compelling content.

Key Responsibilities

Create relevant and engaging content for social media posts, stories and reels, with a focus on driving reach, engagement and conversion to ticket sales.

Ensure all content meets brand guidelines in terms of look, feel and tone.

Prepare, write, edit and upload online marketing and promotional communications (website updates, e-newsletters and digital surveys).

Coordinate and execute sponsorship commitments in consultation with key partners.

Manage and grow the online event community by responding to visitor and exhibitor inquiries promptly and professionally.

Be part of our onsite event marketing team – working with exhibitors, chefs, speakers and visitors to create compelling live and post-event content.

Monitor, analyse and report on the performance of all content, providing data-driven insights and recommendations for future strategies.

Liaise with the internal team and external suppliers to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Assist with data cleansing and other essential marketing administrative tasks.

If you're a positive, hardworking individual who's up for a challenge, this is the role for you!

Key Skills and Attributes

A tertiary qualification in marketing, communications, or a related field.

Proven experience managing digital campaigns across major platforms (Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.) in a commercial environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., Photoshop, Premiere Pro) and / or similar editing software (e.g., Canva, CapCut).

Experience using various digital platforms (e-newsletter software, website CMS, online surveys) and a familiarity with AI tools for content generation, scheduling, and analysis.

High energy, creative thinker and a can-do attitude.

Exceptional project management skills and the proven ability to handle multiple deadlines.

Previous experience in a marketing or similar position.

Benefits

In return, you'll be rewarded with a dynamic career where no two days are the same.

You'll have the opportunity to work on a range of legendary Kiwi events and gain high-level experience in managing diverse digital campaigns for multiple brands simultaneously.

Plus, you'll receive a healthcare benefits package and work in a sociable and fun environment in our Wynyard Quarter office.

Application Details

Applications close 14 January

• for New Zealand residents only.

Cover letter and CV essential.

Job Metadata

Seniority level : Entry level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Marketing and Sales

Industries : Events Services

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