BRIEF
A software company based in Sandton City is seeking a full time social media manager to assist in the administration of their social media portfolio. You will be responsible for creating content, managing posts, pages, and their communities. You will be required to manage pages in a cohesive way to achieve set marketing goals. As a Social media manager, you are expected 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 our company’s views creatively. Ultimately, you should be able to handle our social media presence ensuring high levels of web traffic and customer engagement. A high IT proficiency will also be required for this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES
* Perform research on current benchmark trends and audience preferences.
* Creative strategizing of campaigns.
* Costing campaigns.
* Design and implement social media strategies and campaigns which align with the businesses goals.
* Set specific objectives and present reports.
* Travel to various clients for photography.
* Scheduling social media posts.
* Generate, edit, publish and share engaging content daily (e.g. original text, photos, videos, and news).
* 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.
* 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.

REQUIREMENTS
* Proven work experience as a Social media manager or content creator.
* Proficiency with Adobe or other leading premium graphic design softwares.
* High proficiency with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & WhatsApp.
* Hands-on experience in content creation & management.
* Excellent copywriting skills.
* Ability to deliver creative content (text, image, and video).
* Solid knowledge of SEO, keyword research and Google Analytics.
* Knowledge of online marketing channels.
* Familiarity with web design.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Analytical and multitasking skills.
* Matric Certificate & Degree in Marketing or relevant field.
* Own transport.