Content and Communications Specialist

Placements24; Randburg; Presencial; ZAR 360.000 - 540.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Stock options or equity participation

Paid time off

Professional development

Modern office in Randburg

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng seeks a Content and Communications Specialist to craft compelling content, manage channels, and support PR efforts. You will shape the company's messaging across platforms and collaborate with marketing, product, and sales teams to boost brand awareness.

The role requires a creative storyteller with strong writing skills, a strategic mindset, and a passion for technology. Relocation to Randburg may be considered for the right candidate.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in content creation, copywriting, or communications.
• Proven ability to write clear, concise, and engaging content for diverse audiences.
• Experience managing social media platforms and creating social content.
• Strong understanding of SEO principles and content optimization.
• Excellent editing and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency in CMS and marketing automation tools is a plus.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• A passion for technology and startups; Randburg, Gauteng relocation.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and produce content for website copy, blogs, social media, newsletters, and collateral.
• Manage and maintain the company's website content and blog.
• Create engaging social media content and manage profiles.
• Support public relations with press releases and media outreach.
• Develop internal communications to foster employee engagement.
• Ensure brand messaging consistency across channels.
• Monitor content performance and identify improvements.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and sales teams.
• Stay current with content marketing trends; organize events/webinars.

Conocimientos

Content creation

Copywriting

Social media management

Storytelling

SEO

Editing & proofreading

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Project management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English, or related field

Herramientas

CMS

Marketing automation tools

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic technology startup, is seeking a talented and versatile Content and Communications Specialist to join their team in **Randburg, Gauteng**. This role is instrumental in shaping and disseminating the company's message across all platforms, both internally and externally. You will be responsible for creating compelling content, managing communication channels, and supporting public relations efforts to enhance brand awareness and engagement. The ideal candidate is a creative storyteller with excellent writing skills, a strategic mindset, and a passion for technology. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-growing company and contribute significantly to its communication strategy in the vibrant **Randburg** tech hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and produce high-quality content for various channels, including website copy, blog posts, social media updates, email newsletters, and marketing collateral.


• Manage and maintain the company's website content and blog.


• Create engaging social media content and manage social media profiles.


• Support the public relations team in drafting press releases and media outreach.


• Develop internal communications materials to foster employee engagement.


• Ensure brand consistency in messaging and tone across all communications.


• Monitor and analyze content performance to identify areas for improvement.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product, and sales, to align communication efforts.


• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in content marketing and communications.


• Assist in organizing company events and webinars.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English, or a related field.


• 2-4 years of experience in content creation, copywriting, or communications.


• Proven ability to write clear, concise, and engaging content for diverse audiences.


• Experience managing social media platforms and creating social media content.


• Strong understanding of SEO principles and content optimization.


• Excellent editing and proofreading skills.


• Proficiency in content management systems (CMS) and marketing automation tools is a plus.


• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.


• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.


• A passion for technology and startups is highly desirable.


• Must be based in or willing to relocate to **Randburg, Gauteng**.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.


• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.


• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and innovative startup environment.


• Stock options or equity participation.


• Generous paid time off and company holidays.


• Professional development and training opportunities.


• Modern office space in **Randburg**.