Junior Social Media Marketer

22 hours ago

Cape Town, South Africa Syntech Full time

**Recruiter**:

- SYNTECH
- **Contract**:

- PERMANENT
- **Location**:

- CAPE TOWN
- **Availability**:

- IMMEDIATELY
- **Category**:

- MARKETING
- **Offer**:

- MARKET RELATED BASIC + COMMISSION
- **Introduction**:
Syntech is a fast-growing technology distributor, and our goal is to improve lives through the innovative technology we bring to the market - from cutting-edge smart home technology to the latest innovative gaming gear, consumer electronics, and commercial solutions.

We are looking for a full-time Junior Social Media Marketer to join our marketing team in Cape Town. You’ll work on-site alongside a growing team of talented creatives, project leads, ecommerce developers, and marketing specialists.

The Junior Social Media Marketer fills a key community-building & engagement-driven role within the marketing team. If you join our team you’ll assist with creating and managing social media content across a variety of platforms via the creation & scheduling of social media content calendars. You will more broadly help the marketing team implement compelling social media strategies, write compelling copy, and engage with new or existing customers.
**Job Responsibilities

**Social Media Channels**:

- Assist with the day-to-day management of all social media channels
- Assist with proactive online reputation management (blogs, social media channels, Google My Business, forums, et cetera)
- Assist with implementing a defined social media strategy & executing campaigns
- Drive engagement opportunities across social media whenever possible and appropriate (partner content sharing, commenting, reposting, et cetera)

**Content Planning & Copywriting**:

- Assist the content team with conceptualizing exciting, relevant content (create & communicate design briefs when necessary)
- Populate and manage the social media content calendars across relevant platforms, including, but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube (aligned with brand strategy)
- Plan in advance to ensure the content calendar is approved well in advance
- Assist with hashtag analysis and implementation (improve content searchability, visibility, & categorization)
- Assist with the implementation of SEO strategy
- Assist with identifying product seeding/review opportunities
- Assist with identifying brand engagement opportunities

**Reporting**:

- Compile data on relevant social media metrics
- Assist with the creation of internal and/or external reports
**Qualifications
- A minimum of a diploma or completion of a tertiary qualification in relevant studies is required (marketing, social media management, public relations, advertising, communication, journalism, et cetera)
- Familiarity with HootSuite, TweetDeck, Sprout Social, Later, SkedSocial, Brand24, and any other native or 3rd party social media tools is advantageous
- Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Eager to learn, welcomes challenges, and works at a dynamic pace
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good organisation skills and attention to detail
- Must be able to manage time and work to tight deadlines
- Must be able to multitask
- Remain adaptable and flexible in the face of unfamiliar or changing situations
- Willing to work the necessary hours to make this position a success
- Curiosity and continuously striving to grow
- Ability to communicate if outcomes are not being met due to challenges
- Be able to receive constructive feedback and use this to grow/improve

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