Sara - Jane Needham Email & Phone Number

Johannesburg, GP, ZA

South Africa

- Collaborate with Safari Guides to grow their business by creating engaging online content strategies- Develop and distribute consistent, value-added content across Meta, WordPress, and YouTube- Uphold and promote the ethos of 'Travel with Purpose' by educating clients on core conservation values- Highlight and support community-driven initiatives in.

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

- Managed the integration of PSL to the Showmax platform and created awareness of this offering- Identified key talent to promote the brand in South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria- Coordinated cross-marketing efforts with SuperSport and owned platforms such as Social and YouTube- Project Managed the creation of new, Relaunch assets across the board from the.

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

- Oversaw all project management for 'The Room' and 'ALX', both part of the Mastercard Foundation- Managed client status and new client briefs - Outsourced relevant work to various freelancers from designers to copywriters - Ensure all work was completed on time and within budget

Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

- Managed client relationships for The President Hotel, Bavaria, and SureSwipe- Handled communications and status updates, while driving both owned and earned media initiatives- Created, compiled, and pitched press releases to media

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

- Managed accounts for Premier Foods (Blue Ribbon) and House of Macadamia- Coordinated with traffic and creative teams to execute budget-friendly social media plans and campaigns

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

- Led the revamp of the CRM system for Cinque, coordinating teams to ensure a successful relaunch- Designed and implemented engaging visual elements for marketing materials to align with brand identity - Executed email marketing campaigns to distribute new marketing materials and updates to clients- Provided direction to the copywriter and designer to.

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

- Wrote press releases for companies within the Touch Down Group, serving both B2B and B2C markets- Ensured consistent and engaging content across all platforms while compiling and creating social media plans- Wrote website copy and blogs, focusing on countries, lodges, and reserves across Southern Africa

South Africa

- Provided support to team members, resolving client issues efficiently for enhanced client satisfaction- Collaborated with stakeholders to drive company objectives and ensure alignment across departments- Developed efficient workflows and protocols to streamline operations and boost team performance- Ensured thorough understanding of client needs.

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

- Wrote press releases for clients to communicate news and updates effectively- Conducted interviews with clients to gather information for biographies and latest news- Liaised with media outlets and built strong relationships to secure extensive exposure for clients- Clients: Basalt, SureSwipe, Bavaria

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

- Managed the client service for their largest client: LGB (now acquired by Ethos Capital)

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

- Coordinated and executed multiple campaigns, ensuring objectives and deadlines were met- Oversaw budget allocations for campaigns, tracking expenses to ensure resource utilisation- Developed creative presentations to clients, showcasing campaign ideas and strategies effectively- Clients: Danone; Kimberly Clark; Turner (CNN + Boomerang)

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

- Organised press trips, travel logistics, accommodations, and activities for positive media coverage- Crafted engaging media releases to effectively communicate client news and events to the media- Cultivated an extensive network of media contacts for successful media outreach and coverage

Sandown, Johannesburg

- Briefed and executed digital products for various projects and campaigns- Developed new business opportunities, and conducted financial forecasting for all accounts- Clients: Nedbank, Hollard, DD, Liberty, Appletiser, Peermont, Moneyweb, Randgold, Pick ‘n Pay, Webber Wentzel

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

- Conceptualised and created innovative designs for products and marketing materials- Coordinated logistical operations to ensure timely delivery of goods or services- Oversaw manufacturing processes, maintaining quality standards and meeting production goals

London, United Kingdom

Freelanced at Table 19, working on Sky Sports and ESPN. Was seconded to Sky for 6 weeks.

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Chelsea, London.

Post Graduate Management Programme In Marketing And Advertising Communications, Advertising

Bachelor Of Social Science, Organizational Psychology And Industrial Sociology

2001: (French Linguistics course in Chamonix, Mont Blanc)