Books Social Media Lead: Content & Campaigns

Media24 (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publishing company in South Africa is looking for a creative and detail-oriented Social Media Coordinator for their Johannesburg office. This role involves managing and creating engaging social media content, monitoring performance metrics, and executing campaigns. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Journalism and 1-3 years of relevant experience. Passion for books and familiarity with digital marketing tools are essential. Applications close on 20 January 2026.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years experience of managing social media accounts.
• Familiarity with major social platforms and publishing tools.
• Basic understanding of analytics and performance tracking.

Responsibilities

• Create, schedule, and publish engaging content across social media platforms.
• Write captions and produce high-quality content.
• Monitor social media channels and respond to comments.
• Assist in executing social media campaigns and promotions.
• Stay updated with social media trends.
• Propose new content ideas based on trends.
• Assist with writing copy for newsletters and blogs.
• Track and report on social media performance metrics.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Passion for books

Excellent organisational and administrative skills

Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple tasks

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritise competing demands

Time management skills

Strong attention to detail

Interest in new marketing opportunities

Experience in Microsoft Office

Basic graphic or video editing skills

Experience with scheduling tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field

Tools

Hootsuite

Sprout

Buffer

Canva

Adobe

CapCut

Job description

A leading publishing company in South Africa is looking for a creative and detail-oriented Social Media Coordinator for their Johannesburg office. This role involves managing and creating engaging social media content, monitoring performance metrics, and executing campaigns. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Journalism and 1-3 years of relevant experience. Passion for books and familiarity with digital marketing tools are essential. Applications close on 20 January 2026.