E-commerce Content Creator & Social Media Specialist

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full-time position at Port Elizabeth

Medical aid contribution

Internal training programs

Creative and supportive culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a creative E-commerce Content Creator & Social Media Specialist to elevate our online presence. You will craft product descriptions, develop engaging social media content, and produce visual assets that drive customer interest and conversions.

The role requires strong writing, editing, and branding skills, with proficiency in Canva and Adobe Spark. You will manage social profiles, collaborate with marketing, and track performance to optimize campaigns.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Content Creator, Social Media Specialist, or similar role within an e-commerce environment.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a keen eye for detail and brand voice.
• Proficiency in using social media management tools and basic graphic design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe Spark).
• Familiarity with SEO best practices for content creation.
• Ability to create visually appealing content, including basic photography and video editing skills.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce sales drivers and consumer behavior.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality, persuasive, and SEO-friendly product descriptions and website copy for the e-commerce store.
• Develop engaging and shareable content for various social media platforms, including graphics, short videos, and written posts.
• Manage the company's social media profiles, scheduling posts, monitoring engagement, and responding to comments and messages.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to brainstorm and execute content ideas that align with campaigns and promotions.
• Assist in creating visual assets such as product photos, lifestyle images, and marketing banners.
• Track content performance and social media metrics, providing insights on what resonates best with the audience.

Skills

Content creation

Copywriting

Social media strategy

Editing & proofreading

Graphic design basics

Tools

Canva

Adobe Spark

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and detail-oriented E-commerce Content Creator & Social Media Specialist to enhance their online presence in Port Elizabeth . This role focuses on crafting compelling product descriptions, engaging social media content, and visually appealing assets that drive customer interest and conversions. You will be responsible for maintaining brand consistency across all digital touchpoints and actively participating in social media community management. This is an ideal opportunity for a creative individual passionate about e-commerce and skilled in content creation and social media engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality, persuasive, and SEO-friendly product descriptions and website copy for the e-commerce store.
• Develop engaging and shareable content for various social media platforms, including graphics, short videos, and written posts.
• Manage the company's social media profiles, scheduling posts, monitoring engagement, and responding to comments and messages.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to brainstorm and execute content ideas that align with campaigns and promotions.
• Assist in creating visual assets such as product photos, lifestyle images, and marketing banners.
• Track content performance and social media metrics, providing insights on what resonates best with the audience.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Content Creator, Social Media Specialist, or similar role within an e-commerce environment.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a keen eye for detail and brand voice.
• Proficiency in using social media management tools and basic graphic design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe Spark).
• Familiarity with SEO best practices for content creation.
• Ability to create visually appealing content, including basic photography and video editing skills.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce sales drivers and consumer behavior.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary for the role.
• Full-time position based at our Port Elizabeth office.
• Contribution towards medical aid expenses.
• Access to internal training programs and resources.
• A creative and supportive work culture that values new ideas.