Junior Marketing Associate

Bluebridge has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Marketing Associate to join our Sales and Marketing crew. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment for a well-known national brand
We’re not your average office—we operate ships! Our mission? Connecting New Zealand—with pride, purpose, and a whole lot of heart. If the idea of marketing with a maritime twist excites you, you’re in the right place. You’ll have a creative compass, a knack for storytelling and a love for all things travel.

Your Mission (Should you choose to accept It):

• Create marketing, trade, and partnership collateral, including images, brochures, presentations, and posters (both print and digital).
• Assist in developing integrated marketing campaigns and email marketing portions.
• Maintain and grow customer and third-party partner databases, keeping them shipshape.
• Ensure all marketing and communications adhere to Bluebridge brand guidelines (no rogue fonts on our watch).
• Develop and execute sponsorship leverage plans, coordinate rebranding projects, and manage Bluebridge's presence at major sponsorship events.
• Support the Sales and Marketing manager with marketing budget tasks.
• Implement social media strategies, create engaging content for various platforms, and manage promotional giveaways.
• Enhance customer experience and manage onboard movies and signage.
• Develop email/SMS programs, provide performance reports, and support various managers with marketing tasks.

Your toolkit:

• Minimum of two years in marketing coordination/communications, bonus points if you’ve worked in a customer-facing role.
• Proficiency in Canva, Photoshop, and editable PDFs; experience with website CMS systems is a must.
• Skilled in developing email content and using email/SMS tools like Campaign Monitor and Message Media.
• Organised, adaptable, and able to juggle multiple projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; adept at creating engaging social media copy that keeps the brand on course.
• Experience in coordinating displays at industry events and willingness to travel domestically, including the occasional weekend.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong skills in developing and managing relationships with stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or related field preferred.
• Advantageous if you have experience in the tourism industry.

Ready to come aboard?

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to our team, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]