Social Media Coordinator Job Opportunity in CapeTown for 99c

We are looking for someone who is passionate about social media to join our close-knit team and become a part of delivering quality 360 digital campaigns to be proud of. 

From stand-alone social, influencer and content tactical initiatives, to fully integrated 360 digital campaigns – you will be working on some of the biggest, most loved brands in South Africa and beyond. 

Role Summary: 

The Social Media Coordinator is responsible for the delivery and go live of social media jobs against brand strategy. Core to the role is taking briefs from client and working with internal teams (client service, creative, production, strategy, PR etc.) and external suppliers (media partners) to plan and execute work on social media platforms effectively. You will be mentored and supported by experienced social media managers and leaders. The ideal candidate for this role has a marketing / agency background and has enthusiasm for the retail industry. They would need to have superior presentation and communication skills and proven hands-on experience making use of social media channels. They would also need stay on top of latest social media trends, interpret data and reports, and apply these insights to the client’s campaigns. In summary, they would need to apply their growing expertise in social media to the work we do for our clients. 

Responsibilities: 

Client Service 

• Establish and maintain relationships with clients 
• Manage creative briefs, client feedback and delivery of content 
• Coordinate with team, update status, manage deliverables and meet expectations 
• Set up, manage and conduct client presentations 
• Update and manage client contact reports
• When necessary, manage supplier and/or client billings 

Content & Channel Planning 

• Work closely with client & wider client service team 
• Conduct regular research to monitor clients, consumer, competitor, industry, and social landscape/trends activity 
• Create and manage clear communication plans for activity across platforms 
• Create and direct clients content calendars and social posting schedule with best practice in mind 

Content & Channel Administration 

• Assist and manage the production process of content on social jobs 
• Effective collaboration with creative, paid media and other relevant departments 
• Scheduling & deactivation of content across channels 
• Ensure effective searchability / tracking / tagging across content 
• Manage client’s creative content bible 
• Be an advanced user in all tech and tools relevant to your role 
• Ad hoc community management when required 

Content & Channel Performance Management 

• Work closely with Strategy department to ensure effective integration of efforts 
• Assist with Channel, Content, Campaign and Health Audits / Reporting 
• Assist with Benchmark, Review, Live Listening and ROI Reporting 
• Daily performance checks & escalations/recommendations 
• Manage Creative Identity of Channel, Content, Templates and Spec sheets 

Department Integration: 

• Establish and maintain relationships and/or partnerships with key leverage points that affect social media strategy, management and/or implementation. You’ll need to be able to collaborate and partner in any relevant instances. This is including but not limited to: 

1. In-House Departments 
2. Social Media Platforms 
3. Paid Media Agencies and/or Publishers 
4. Influencer Management 
5. Online Listening & Reputation Management 
6. Content Marketing & Production 
7. Technology Development (AR, VR or AI) 
8. Emerging technology etc. 

Requirements: 

Qualifications: 

• Relevant degree in advertising, marketing, social media, communication science or equivalent 
• Proactive Social Certifications – Intermediary to Advanced 
• Advantageous: Google Analytics Academy Certification or other online training for social media platforms / analytics also acceptable 

Experience:

• Work experience in Social Media and/or Agency Environment 
• Experience in the fundamentals of classical and digital marketing 
• Experience with retail brands is beneficial 

Technical skills/knowledge: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Strong analytical and project management skills 
• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Public speaking and presentation skills is beneficial 
• Highly organised, strong attention to detail, deadline driven, ability to problem solve and confident in a fast-paced environment 
• Deep understanding of the various digital and Social Media marketing channels 
• Comfortable with MAC, Microsoft Office, and Google products 
• Social Media content management platforms (HootSuite, Falcon Social or similar) 
• Social Media monitoring platforms (Brandwatch, Brandseye, Simply Measured, Meltwater or similar) 
• Understanding and implementation of tracking and/or delivery for paid media campaigns 
• Influencer Management & Reporting Platforms (Stellar, Humanz or similar)
• Valid, driver’s licence and own transport