Communications & Digital Content Specialist: Social

1 day ago


Cape Town, South Africa Viv Gordon Placements Full time

Are you creative, and passionate about content creation and social justice? Here’s an opportunity for you We have a tremendous, one-year contract opportunity for a purpose-driven, Mid-weight Communications & Digital Content Specialist to create great written, Digital content (web & Social Media copy, newsletters, etc.) at an innovative Social Impact organisation in Cape Town. In this fantastic role you will also be responsible for managing Social Media platforms so experience with this is a must. You’ll need to be able to do basic design in Canva as well as create basic video content for Social Media.

We’re looking for a skilful and experienced Marketing/Communications/Media professional looking to expand or grow their skills and knowledge in a Social Impact or Social Investment Space. Is it you?

Note: This role is hybrid, but you must be Cape Town based.

**Responsibilities**:

- Write a variety of fit-for-purpose copy - newsletter, blogs, website, events, and other - in line with Culture and Communications strategy
- Create compelling written, graphic, and video content for all Social Media channels to increase engagement
- Conceptualise and produce a range of Social Media Marketing content and assets including videos, infographics and other
- Track and report on Social Media engagement to identify high-performing ideas and campaigns for scalability
- Lead or offer strategic Communications support on projects as assigned, including cause-related Marketing and Communications campaigns
- Lead on or assist with photo/video content shoots
- Develop effective strategies for increasing engagement on social channels
- Manage Social Media community
- Ensure the brand message is consistent on all channels
- Provide operational Communications support to the company’s investees (if considered a priority service in line with the Venture Build suite of products and services)
- Assist with events and other ad hoc tasks.

**Requirements**:

- Relevant Degree in Media/Communication/Marketing/similar
- 3-4 years’ experience in a similar role
- Experience managing Social Media platforms
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong commitment to human rights and social justice
- Life skills experience and voluntary work are recognised and valued
- Passion for writing/creating content
- High level of attention to detail
- Creativity and willingness to think outside the box
- Effective time and project management skills
- Computer literate (proficient in MS Office Suite)
- Canva and basic video content creation skills
- Graphic design and video editing skills would be highly advantageous
- Basic knowledge of digital marketing would also be advantageous.

City: Cape Town

Country: South Africa

Level of Expertise: Mid

Remuneration: Negotiable

Reference Number: #Tam712

**Tamara Wolpert**:
GM & Consultant



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