Top 10 Job Opportunities For The Youth In South Africa Part3

7. Social Media Manager

Hellocomputer is hiring – we are looking for a social media manager to join our Johannesburg studio. The successful candidate should be passionate about all things social, have an eye for detail, live brands and “write up a storm”!

Requirements

You will

• Work closely with account managers, pro-actively managing social media communities, write / review content plans and measuring performance
• Plan, manage and implement all social media activities
• Work closely with studio and project managers to produce your work
• Actively manage the communities and contribute to the strategy
• Stay abreast of current industry trends and technology
• Motivate for new social platforms and educate the team on the various platforms
• Manage campaign objectives and make recommendations to ensure campaign goals are met
• Review analytics and metrics, provide reporting to clients
• Compile and supply daily, weekly and monthly campaign reports for clients
• Lead meetings and deliver presentations

Advantageous

You have

• Relevant degree/diploma
• Minimum one year relevant experience
• The ability to maintain relationships with clients and team members
• Document management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent attention-to-detail and a brilliant, positive attitude
• Good analysis, data analytical and interpretation skills

Personal Skills/Attributes

You are

• Able to ensure the provision of continuous quality service though planning, co-ordination and problem solving
• Able to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Self-motivated, tenacious and ambitious

Nice to haves

• Experience in various social tools

Contact details
Hellocomputer
[email protected]

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8. Autotrader Copywriter Position

Job description

General purpose

• If you are a proven creative copywriter with the ability to innovate within a dynamic team, then we want to hear from you!
• The main purpose is to develop and deliver comprehensive, innovative and consistent trade marketing copywriting and communications from concept to completion to customer target markets and sales teams across all brands and products.
• The candidate must be experienced in creating compelling copy and conceptualising creative for all platforms including print, digital, video, presentations and more.
• This includes written content as well as creative conceptualisation and direction while adhering to the brand guidelines and our corporate value system.

Responsibilities

Administration

• Preparation of documents and briefs and coordinating and adhering to deadlines
• Document quotations, costing sheets and assistance with budget control for communication campaigns
• Regular monthly report
• Measure and report success of communications campaigns, including CSI’s
• Responsible for the correct use of brand guidelines across all channels

Creative marketing copywriter responsibilities

• Work closely with marketing teams to conceptualise content marketing campaigns which reflect the brand persona in all communication
• To interpret briefs and create clear, compelling, effective copy across all brands and products promotional materials whilst adhering to specified timelines
• To ensure that all copy produced meets the company brand style and tone of voice
• Craft copy and creative ideas for a number of sales collateral pieces for sales department including launch of new products, product enhancements, price increases, etc
• To produce original, clear and credible ideas/messages/scripts, and present these to management
• Create content and plan for a monthly newsletter for the relevant target market
• Manage the newsletter database effectively
• Work closely with senior designer to conceptualise marketing creative campaigns that bring the copywriting story to life
• Create compelling concepts as well as presentations for sales teams, conferences, events and launches
• Proof own work and that of others and ensure work is error-free from creative proof stage onwards and that all changes are made timeously and with exceptional attention to detail
• Ensuring excellent flow of logic in both copy and layout. Focus on ‘what’ is being said as well as ‘how’ it is being said
• Continually investing in gaining industry knowledge, improving personal technical/soft skills and knowledge sharing
• Ability to write compelling headlines

Research

• Deliver value added, actionable insights and recommendations based on marketing research for the relevant target market
• Conduct competitor analysis

General

• General PA duties, including presentations, assistance with documentation and diary management.
• Regional communication regarding all the above
• Any other reasonable tasks that may be required from time to time.

Company Description

The leading digital media market place for buyers and sellers of vehicles and associated products and services.

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• A degree in in English, Journalism, Copywriting, Public Relations, Marketing or Literary/Media Studies
• Minimum two years’ creative copywriting experience in a similar role or at an advertising agency
• An individual portfolio of written and creative work is essential to show written content, copywriting and creative ability and proofing

Knowledge

• Deep understanding of digital/mobile landscape and how these platforms leverage and impact communications is essential

Skill

• Ability to multitask
• Creative flair essential
• Work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Articulate with excellent command of the English language, as well as excellent written and communication and presentation skills
• MS Office
• Excellent presentation skills
• Consume media and trends to remain current and relevant
• Quick learner with ability to understand detail and complexity of products
• Strong creative writing skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Video content experience beneficial

Personal Skills/Attributes

Attitude

• Deadline driven
• Organised
• Motivated
• Adaptable
• Team player
• Can do attitude

Contact details
Jade Arnold
Auto Trader
+27116860900
[email protected]

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