Social Media Coordinator

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 executive 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.
**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, conduct, and contact report on client presentations.
When necessary, manage supplier and/or client billings.
Content and channel planning
Work closely with client and 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 and channel administration
Assist and manage the production process of content on social jobs.
Effective collaboration with creative, paid media and other relevant departments.
Scheduling and 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 and 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 and 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**:
In-house departments
Social media platforms
Paid media agencies and/or publishers
Influencer management
Online listening and reputation management
Content marketing and production
Technology development (AR, VR or AI)
Immerging technology etc.
**REQUIREMENTS**:
Relevant degree in advertising, marketing, social media, communication science or equivalent
Work experience in Social Media and/or Agency Environment
Experience in the fundamentals of classical and digital marketing
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
Experience with retail brands is beneficial.
Valid, drivers licence and own transport.
**Technical skills/knowledge**:
Comfortable with MAC, Microsoft Office, and Google products
Proactive Social Certifications - Intermediary to Advanced
**Advantageous**:
Google Analytics Academy Certification or other online training for social media platforms / analytics also acceptable
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 and Reporting Platforms (Stellar, Humanz or similar)