| Remuneration: | R8 000 – R10 000 per month |
| Job level: | Mid |
| Own transport required: | Yes |
| Travel requirement: | Occasional |
| Type: | Permanent |
| Company: | Media In Africa (Pty) Ltd |
| Reports to: | Managing Editor, Liezel Van Der Merwe |
Media in Africa specialises in powerful communication platforms and is looking to appoint a driven individual as Digital Media Specialist. The successful candidate will work on and specialise in the INTIEM online platforms as well as Marriage Capsule, Marriage Week, Huweliksweek and other projects related to this brand.
If you have a passion for Digital Media (websites, social media, video editing, paid for advertising), fantastic client relations skills, an eagerness to learn and develop, and a compassionate heart, this position is for you.
Digital Media Coordinator key duties and responsibilities
(The primary tasks, functions and deliverables of the role)
- Maintain a strong online company voice through various social media platforms
- Stay up-to-date with digital media developments
- Design digital media campaigns according to business goals
- Coordinate and manage the creation of all digital content such as website articles, banners, videos, podcasts etc
- Work to improve our brand presence
- Suggest strategies and methods for improvement
- Liaise with clients –for strategies, material and reporting
- Regularly track and get insights into competitors’ strategies
- Stay up-to-date with digital media technologies and latest trends
- Develop and monitor ROI and KPIs
Digital Media Specialist requirements
- Excellent grasp of Afrikaans (As you will be managing Afrikaans platforms)
- You’ll need to have a caring heart and be passionate about marriages, as you will be dealing with real people and real lives (even though it will be via a pc screen)
- Excellent knowledge of social media platforms as well as scheduling software like Hootsuite
- Good knowledge of digital marketing (Facebook Business Manager and Google Adwords)
- Good knowledge of Photoshop and Filmora (or other design and video editing software)
- Knowledge of web maintenance and content management systems
- Experience with content management
- Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company’s success
- Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
- Team player
- Good time-management skills
- Great interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent analytical and project management skills
- An ability to multitask and perform under tight deadlines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, both in English and Afrikaans
- Relationship building skills
- Adaptability
- Innovative and pro-active
- Ability to motivate, inspire and manage themselves
- Ability to work under pressure and reach set deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Positive person with a great attitude
- Solution driven with creative innovation
- Must have a healthy sense of responsibility
- Need to be able to work independently and be emotionally intelligent (High EQ)
Requirements:
(The requirements needed to apply for the role)
- Qualification: A relevant marketing or digital marketing and qualification
- Experience: 1 – 2 years’ experience as Digital Media Specialist or Digital Coordinator or similar role
How to apply:
Email a detailed CV to tania@mediainafrica.co.za Based on the requirements above, motivate why you will be a good applicant for the position.
Only applicants that suit the required criteria will be considered for this position. If you haven’t heard back from us within a week of applying please consider your application unsuccessful.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
