COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA MANAGER

Black Sash MAKING HUMAN RIGHTS REAL; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent human rights organization based in Cape Town is looking for a Communications & Media Manager to enhance its outreach. The role entails developing materials, engaging in digital marketing and social media management, all aimed at supporting the mission of promoting socio-economic rights. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in digital media marketing and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Fluency in English and another South African language is crucial. A letter of motivation and CVs are required for application.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in digital media and marketing/comms space.
• Sound understanding of socio-economic rights in South Africa.
• Strong grasp of digital marketing strategies for fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate materials to support programmes and fundraising.
• Plan and execute digital marketing campaigns including social media.
• Grow following on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.

Skills

Knowledge of human rights

Digital media marketing

Advanced English writing skills

Social media management

Digital design skills

Fluency in another South African language

Education

Diploma/degree in digital media marketing studies/journalism

Job description

Overview

The Black Sash mission is working towards the realisation of socio-economic rights, as outlined in the SA Constitution 6, with an emphasis on social security and social protection for the most vulnerable particularly women and children. We will, in the course of our work, explore options to significantly help to reduce poverty and inequality.

The overall purpose of the Communications & Media Manager 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.

Black Sash seeks to appoint a national Communications & Media Manager

Closing Date: //2

Requirements

• Sound knowledge and understanding of key issues in the area of human rights, social justice, poverty and inequality, and 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/ comms space
• A demonstrated commitment to social justice
• Digital design skills and aptitude
• Understanding social media analytics and social media trends
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required, and at least one other South African language
• We are looking for a candidate who is committed to human rights, who can think proactively, and creatively and is prepared to work hard, under pressure and to the deadline, often beyond normal office hours, and to travel occasionally

Application details

A letter of motivation, and

curriculum vitae (max: 2 pages),

with the names of three contactable references

For more info:

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