Digital Media Coordinator

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and retirement fund access

Training opportunities

Dynamic and creative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, South Africa, is looking for a vibrant Digital Media Coordinator to strengthen our online presence and engage audiences across platforms.

You will create content, coordinate social media campaigns, monitor performance metrics, and collaborate with marketing and PR teams to ensure brand consistency in a dynamic environment.

Join a fast-paced team that encourages innovation and continuous learning in the digital space.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or Digital Media.
• 2–3 years in digital media management or social coordination.
• Proficiency with social media tools and analytics platforms.
• Strong content creation, basic graphic design and video editing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• SEO knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute social media campaigns across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
• Create engaging content including graphics, short videos, and posts.
• Monitor channels for trends, feedback and engagement opportunities.
• Assist in developing and implementing the digital marketing strategy.
• Track and report key digital metrics and analytics.
• Collaborate with marketing/PR to ensure brand consistency online.

Skills

Social media management

Analytics

Content creation

Graphic design

Video editing

SEO basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media

Tools

Hootsuite/Buffer

Google Analytics

Facebook Ads Manager

Sprout Social

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a vibrant and digitally savvy Digital Media Coordinator to join their energetic team in East London . This role is essential for managing and enhancing the company's online presence across various digital platforms. You will be responsible for creating engaging content, coordinating social media campaigns, and tracking digital performance metrics. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative individual to make a significant impact on the brand's digital footprint in East London , working within a supportive and fast-paced environment that encourages innovation and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute social media campaigns across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
• Create engaging digital content, including graphics, short videos, and written posts.
• Monitor social media channels for industry trends, customer feedback, and engagement opportunities.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the overall digital marketing strategy.
• Track and report on key digital media performance metrics and analytics.
• Collaborate with the marketing and PR teams to ensure brand consistency online.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in digital media management or social media coordination.
• Proficiency with social media management tools and analytics platforms.
• Strong content creation skills, including basic graphic design and video editing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with SEO principles and content marketing is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund access.
• Opportunities for training in the latest digital marketing trends.
• Dynamic and creative work environment in East London .
• Exposure to a wide range of digital marketing and PR activities.