Communications and Media Manager

Hashtag Nonprofit NPC; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 519 000 - 552 000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization based in Cape Town is looking for a Communications and Media Manager. This role focuses on developing and communicating impactful messages to support its mission. Key responsibilities include managing social media, digital marketing, and creating content aimed at promoting human rights and social justice. The ideal candidate should possess strong writing skills and at least 5 years of experience in a relevant field. This position offers a hybrid work environment and competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of social issues like poverty and inequality.
• Experience with digital media and marketing.
• Ability to develop and track social media content.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate materials for organizational support.
• Plan and execute digital marketing strategies.
• Produce regular content for website and social media.

Skills

Knowledge of human rights issues

Media and communications skills

Advanced English writing skills

Digital marketing experience

Social media content management

Fluency in other South African language

Education

Diploma/degree in digital media marketing studies/journalism

Job description

Communications and Media Manager at Black Sash
Region: Cape Town (hybrid option)
Salary: R 519 771,98 - R 551 915,49 per annum
Type of employment: Full time
Start date: Immediately

Job Description

Black Sash seeks to appoint a national Communications & Media Manager, based in Claremont, Cape Town with a hybrid remote working option. The overall purpose of the role is to develop and communicate materials, messages and work of the organization to a range of users, both external and internal, to support the programmes and fundraising aims of the organization. The candidate is expected to be committed to human rights, to think proactively and creatively and to work hard, under pressure, often beyond normal office hours, and to travel occasionally.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Sound knowledge and understanding of key issues in the area of human rights, social justice, poverty and inequality, socio-economic rights and a good grasp of the broader political and developmental context in South Africa.
• Knowledge and understanding of media and communications, and information management.
• Advanced English writing skills.
• Website and social media content development and management.
• Plan and execute all digital marketing, including marketing database, email, social media.
• Develop monthly/weekly social media content plans.
• Produce regular website and social media content.
• Identify useful publications or resources that will enhance Black Sash’s social media content.
• Develop and implement a strategy to grow our following on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.
• Explore new methods and platforms for profiling our work.
• Digital marketing for fundraising.

Experience

• Diploma/degree in digital media marketing studies/journalism or equivalent.
• At least 5 years’ experience in digital media and marketing/communications space.
• A demonstrated commitment to social justice.
• Digital design skills and aptitude.
• Understanding social media analytics and social media trends.

Languages

• Fluency in spoken and written English is required, and at least one other South African language.

Preference will be given to women in line with our Black Sash Policy.

How to apply

• Send a letter of motivation.
• Send a curriculum vitae (max: 2 pages) with the names of three contactable references.

To [e-mail].

Enquiries: Mr J Marques, Tel #: [phone].