Social Media Manager
My client is looking for a talented Social media manager to administer they social media accounts. They will be responsible for creating original content, managing posts and responding to followers. They will manage the company image in a cohesive way to achieve the marketing goals.
As a Social media manager, they expect them to be up-to-date with the latest digital technologies and social media trends. You should have excellent communication skills and be able to express the company’s views creatively.
Ultimately, they should be able to handle the social media presence ensuring high levels of web traffic and customer engagement.

Responsibilities include:
Managing day-to-day social media activities
Managing presence in social networking sites
Performing research on current benchmark trends and audience preferences
Designing and implementing social media strategy to align with business goals
Setting specific objectives and reporting on ROI
Generate, edit, publish and share engaging content daily (e.g. original text, photos, videos and news)
Monitor SEO and web traffic metrics
Collaborate with other teams, like marketing, sales and customer service to ensure brand consistency
Communicate with followers, respond to queries in a timely manner and monitor customer reviews
Oversee social media accounts’ design (e.g. Facebook timeline cover, profile pictures and blog layout)
Suggest and implement new features to develop brand awareness, like promotions and competitions
Stay up-to-date with current technologies and trends in social media, design tools and applications


Key skills:
Ability to deliver creative content
Creative writing, blogging and proofreading skills
Solid knowledge of SEO, keyword research and Google Analytics
Knowledge of online marketing channels
Familiarity with web design
Attention to detail and accuracy
Analytical and multitasking skills


Minimum requirements needed:
At least 3 years experience in Social media Marketing
Proven work experience as a Social media manager
Hands on experience in content management
Excellent copywriting skills
BSc degree in Marketing or relevant field
Own transport and valid license
English and Afrikaans - read, write and speak

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