Communications and Digital Media Lead

Placements24; Bellville; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contribution

Continuous learning

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Communications and Digital Media Lead to shape online presence and craft narratives across digital channels. The role drives a robust digital communications strategy, manages social channels, creates content, analyzes performance, and collaborates with marketing, product, and sales to ensure brand consistency.

This remote, high-impact position offers learning opportunities and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years in digital communications or content marketing.
• Proven track record in building and executing digital campaigns.
• Strong understanding of social platforms and engagement tactics.
• Excellent writing, editing, and basic design/video editing skills.
• Experience with SEO and content optimization.
• Proficient in analytics tools and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a digital comms and social media strategy.
• Manage and grow company social channels (LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram).
• Create and curate engaging content across blogs, infographics, and videos.
• Monitor conversations, respond, and foster community engagement.
• Analyze metrics and report insights to optimize performance.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and sales for integrated campaigns.
• Stay updated on digital media trends and best practices.
• Oversee website content and SEO improvements.

Skills

Digital strategy

Social media management

Content creation

SEO basics

Analytics

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Marketing/Communications

Tools

Hootsuite

Buffer

Google Analytics

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a cutting-edge technology firm located in Centurion, Gauteng , is seeking a dynamic and innovative Communications and Digital Media Lead. This role is central to shaping our online presence and crafting compelling narratives across all digital channels. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and executing a robust digital communications strategy, managing social media platforms, creating engaging content, and analyzing performance metrics to optimize our outreach. You will play a crucial role in enhancing brand visibility, engaging with our target audience, and driving online growth. This is an exceptional opportunity for a creative and tech-savvy professional to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive digital communications and social media strategy.
• Manage and grow all company social media channels (e.g., LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram).
• Create, curate, and manage engaging, high-quality content across digital platforms, including blog posts, articles, infographics, and videos.
• Monitor online conversations, respond to comments and messages, and foster community engagement.
• Analyze social media metrics and website traffic, providing regular reports on performance and insights for optimization.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and sales teams to ensure brand consistency and integrated campaigns.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest digital media trends, tools, and best practices.
• Manage online advertising campaigns and SEO efforts to increase brand visibility.
• Develop and maintain relationships with online influencers and key digital media outlets.
• Oversee the company's website content, ensuring it is current, engaging, and optimized for search engines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in digital communications, social media management, or content marketing.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful digital strategies and campaigns.
• Excellent understanding of various social media platforms, their algorithms, and best practices for engagement.
• Strong content creation skills, including writing, editing, and basic design/video editing abilities.
• Proficiency in social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer) and analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Familiarity with SEO principles and content optimization techniques.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote setting.
• Creative mindset with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

Benefits

• This role offers a competitive salary of ZAR per annum , commensurate with experience.
• As a fully remote position, you will enjoy the ultimate flexibility in your work arrangements.
• Our client provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical aid and a contribution towards a retirement fund.
• You will have access to continuous learning opportunities and professional development programs.
• Join a forward-thinking company that embraces remote work and values employee well-being and innovation in the heart of the digital space.