Junior Social Media Coordinator

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Mentorship and training

Hands-on e-commerce experience

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown, South Africa, is seeking a Junior Social Media Coordinator to support the marketing team. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience managing social accounts, creating content, and engaging with online communities under guidance from the Marketing Manager.

Ideal candidates are passionate about social media, have strong English written and verbal skills, and are eager to learn in a dynamic e-commerce environment.

Qualifications

• Some experience or a strong interest in managing social media platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and their functionalities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation and scheduling of daily content for various social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).
• Monitor social media channels for engagement, respond to comments and messages in a timely manner.
• Help identify trending topics and relevant content to share with the community.
• Support the execution of social media campaigns and promotions.
• Track basic social media metrics and assist in compiling performance reports.
• Conduct research on social media best practices and competitor activities.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

English communications

Team player

Education

Marketing/Communications degree or diploma

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Junior Social Media Coordinator to support their marketing team in Queenstown . This entry-level position is perfect for someone passionate about social media and eager to kickstart their career in digital marketing. You will assist in managing social media accounts, creating engaging content, and interacting with the online community under the guidance of the Marketing Manager. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to learn and grow within a dynamic e-commerce environment, contributing to the brand's online presence and engagement efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation and scheduling of daily content for various social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).
• Monitor social media channels for engagement, respond to comments and messages in a timely manner, and escal…?
• Help identify trending topics and relevant content to share with the community.
• Support the execution of social media campaigns and promotions.
• Track basic social media metrics and assist in compiling performance reports.
• Conduct research on social media best practices and competitor activities.

Requirements

• Some experience or a strong interest in managing social media platforms, either personally or professionally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a good command of English.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and their functionalities.
• Basic understanding of content creation (text, images, simple videos).
• Enthusiastic, eager to learn, and able to work effectively in a team.
• A degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications, or a related field is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary and opportunities for performance-based increases.
• Valuable hands-on experience in social media marketing and e-commerce.
• Mentorship and training from experienced marketing professionals in Queenstown .
• A positive and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for career progression within the company.