MARKETING ASSOCIATE (ENTRY LEVEL) AT I-TRAIN AFRICA | MARKETING JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

I-Train Africa is an Edtech startup with a vision to build an ecosystem of African youths who have the knowledge and skills to create the future we want. We aim to achieve this by creating ABC: AWARENESS on the knowledge & skills needed by youth & women BLUEPRINT programs on these skills & knowledge COMMUNITY where you find this knowledge and skills.

Job Description:

I-Train Africa is seeking a proactive, highly organized, and execution-oriented Marketing Associate to join our team. This is an entry-level role designed for a "hungry-to-learn" professional who wants to go beyond theory and get hands-on with digital marketing operations. You will be the engine that keeps our marketing tasks moving—supporting social media scheduling, helping with SEO uploads, and ensuring our campaign trackers are always up to date. If you are dependable, detail-obsessed, and ready to build a world-class marketing foundation in a fast-paced environment, this is the role for you.

Requirements:

1. Campaign & Content Execution Support

• Task Implementation: Assist in moving marketing initiatives from the planning stage to live execution across email, website, and social media channels.

• Content Preparation: Support the creative process by drafting captions, preparing basic scripts, and formatting content for various platforms.

• Social Coordination: Help manage the publishing schedule, ensuring that every post is uploaded at the optimal time and formatted correctly for the audience.

2. Digital & SEO Maintenance

• CMS Management: Assist the team in uploading blog posts and website content to the Content Management System (CMS).

• Search Optimization: Support on-page SEO tasks, including updating metadata, formatting headers, and managing internal links to improve search rankings.

• Research: Conduct baseline research on industry trends and competitor content to help the team stay ahead of the curve.

3. Operational Coordination & Reporting

• Tracker Management: Maintain marketing trackers, content calendars, and shared documents to ensure the entire team is aligned on deadlines.

• Data Gathering: Assist in collecting basic performance metrics, such as reach and engagement, to help document the success of our campaigns.

• Stakeholder Support: Facilitate smooth communication between the design, content, and marketing teams to ensure deliverables are met accurately.

Qualifications and Skills:

Competencies & Attributes

• Execution Mindset: A strong willingness to learn and a drive to complete tasks quickly and accurately.

• Communication: Good written communication skills with a sharp eye for detail.

• Digital Literacy: Comfortable using tools like Google Workspace (Docs/Sheets), Canva, and primary social media platforms.

• Reliability: Highly organized and able to follow complex instructions with minimal errors.

Ideal Background

• Education: Recent graduate or early-career professional in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

• Experience: Previous internships or volunteer experience in digital marketing is a plus but not mandatory.

• Personality: Proactive, dependable, and comfortable working in a high-pressure, execution-driven environment.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 16th January, 2026

Application Instructions:

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