Junior Social Media Coordinator

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time hours

Remote work

Mentorship in marketing

Exposure to digital marketing tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Social Media Coordinator to join a remote team. You will help build brand presence online by developing and scheduling content across Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, and by engaging with online communities.

This entry-level role offers flexible part-time hours, mentorship within the marketing team, exposure to social media tools, and opportunities to learn and grow in digital marketing from a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for social media and understanding of major platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic graphic design skills using Canva.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Willingness to learn and grow in digital marketing.
• High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework in marketing or communications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and scheduling social media content across platforms.
• Monitor channels for trends, conversations, and user-generated content.
• Engage with followers by responding to comments and messages.
• Create visually appealing graphics and short videos for posts.
• Track engagement and follower growth and report on performance.
• Support the marketing team with other digital content tasks as needed.

Skills

Social media knowledge

Communication skills

Canva skills

Time management

Remote work

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Canva

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and creative Junior Social Media Coordinator to join their remote team and help build their brand presence online. This entry-level position is perfect for someone passionate about social media, content creation, and engaging with online communities. You will work closely with the marketing department to develop and implement social media strategies across various platforms, helping to increase brand awareness and drive engagement. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in digital marketing within a supportive and flexible work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and scheduling of social media content across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.


• Monitor social media channels for trends, conversations, and user-generated content.


• Engage with followers by responding to comments and messages in a timely and brand-appropriate manner.


• Help create visually appealing graphics and short videos for social media posts.


• Track and report on social media performance metrics, such as engagement rates and follower growth.


• Support the marketing team with other digital content creation and campaign execution tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Passion for social media and a good understanding of major social platforms.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Basic graphic design skills (e.g., using Canva) are a plus.


• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.


• Eagerness to learn and grow within the digital marketing field.


• High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework in marketing or communications is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive pro-rata annual salary commensurate with experience.


• Flexible part-time hours and the ability to work remotely.


• Exposure to professional social media marketing strategies and tools.


• Opportunities for mentorship and skill development within the marketing team.


• A collaborative and creative virtual work environment.