Social Media Manager

Budget: R62 500 per month (depending on experience)

Location: Bedfordview, Johannesburg

Working Type: Hybrid (2 days in-office)

Preferred Candidate: in line with the clients internal Employment Equity: an EE candidate will be preferred

Main Responsibilities:

Strategy & Content Creation

• Stay up-to-date with social media trends and technologies, proactively identifying growth opportunities.
• Align with brand goals to create tactical social media solutions and innovative campaigns.
• Produce engaging lo-fi video content, such as behind-the-scenes footage.
• Write compelling and on-message content for all social platforms, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery.
• Brief designers and work with the Content Team to apply best practices across all creative assets.
• Collaborate with editors and designers to:some text
  • Optimise content creation and management.
  • Develop world-class, informative, and appealing content.
  • Guide copywriters, designers, and junior team members on platform-specific content strategies.

Community Management

• Oversee and foster growth within social communities, encouraging user-generated content.
• Schedule and publish posts accurately and on time.
• Engage with community comments to build a vibrant, responsive social presence.

Reporting & Analytics

• Generate and analyze social media reports using both native and third-party tools.
• Provide actionable insights to clients, partners, and internal teams, aiming to exceed KPI targets.
• Identify new opportunities for continual improvement and growth.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, partners, and paid media agencies.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in social media content creation and community management, preferably in a client-facing role.
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms, formats, and nuances for each major channel.
• Proficiency in measurement, scheduling, and reporting tools (e.g., Sprout Social, Brandwatch) and native platform analytics.
• Excellent copywriting skills and the ability to adapt brand voice and tone across multiple brands.
• Ability to interpret client briefs and produce copy that aligns with objectives.
• Passionate about learning, problem-solving, and professional growth.

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