COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA MANAGER

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

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization is seeking a Communications & Media Manager to enhance their outreach through strategic media and content management. The role focuses on empowering communities through effective communication, supporting their mission towards human rights, social justice, and socio-economic development. Candidates must possess substantial experience in media and marketing, with a strong commitment to social justice and a background in digital communications.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in digital media and marketing or communications.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and at least one other South African language.
• A demonstrated commitment to social justice.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate materials and messages for the organization.
• Plan and execute digital marketing strategies.
• Produce website and social media content regularly.

Skills

Human rights knowledge

Social justice understanding

Digital media marketing

Advanced English writing

Content development

Social media management

Digital design skills

Education

Diploma / degree in digital media marketing studies / journalism

Job description

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

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

with the names of three contactable references

For more info :

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