Marketing Coordinator

Media24 (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publishing company in South Africa is looking for a creative and detail-oriented Social Media Coordinator for their Johannesburg office. This role involves managing and creating engaging social media content, monitoring performance metrics, and executing campaigns. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Journalism and 1-3 years of relevant experience. Passion for books and familiarity with digital marketing tools are essential. Applications close on 20 January 2026.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years experience of managing social media accounts.
• Familiarity with major social platforms and publishing tools.
• Basic understanding of analytics and performance tracking.

Responsibilities

• Create, schedule, and publish engaging content across social media platforms.
• Write captions and produce high-quality content.
• Monitor social media channels and respond to comments.
• Assist in executing social media campaigns and promotions.
• Stay updated with social media trends.
• Propose new content ideas based on trends.
• Assist with writing copy for newsletters and blogs.
• Track and report on social media performance metrics.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Passion for books

Excellent organisational and administrative skills

Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple tasks

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritise competing demands

Time management skills

Strong attention to detail

Interest in new marketing opportunities

Experience in Microsoft Office

Basic graphic or video editing skills

Experience with scheduling tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field

Tools

Hootsuite

Sprout

Buffer

Canva

Adobe

CapCut

Job description

Jonathan Ball Publishers has a vacancy for a Social Media Coordinator in its Johannesburg offices. This position will report directly to the Marketing Manager and requires someone that can seamlessly balance creativity and big picture thinking with detail orientation and focus.

Main Purpose Of The Role

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Social Media Coordinator to support the planning, execution, and optimisation of our social media presence across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate should be passionate about books, digital trends, skilled in content creation, and able to engage online communities while supporting broader marketing objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, schedule, and publish engaging content across social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok)
• Write captions aligned with our brands and produce high-quality content
• Monitor social media channels daily and respond to comments, messages, and mentions in a timely manner
• Assist in executing social media campaigns, events, and promotions
• Stay up to date with social media trends, publishing trends, platform updates, and best practices
• Propose new content ideas based on trends and audience behaviour
• Assist with writing copy for newsletters and blogsSupport the planning and coordination of influencer campaigns
• Track and report on social media performance metrics

Skills And Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A passion for books
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills and a teamplayer
• Ability to prioritise competing demands
• Time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Interest in pursuing new marketing opportunities and new ways of reaching readers whilst staying abreast of wider book trends
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Basic graphic or video editing skills (e.g., Canva, Adobe, CapCut)
• Experience with tools such as Hootsuite, Sprout or Buffer
• Own car and a valid driver’s license essential to travel to bookstores and events when required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field
• 1–3 years experience of managing social media accounts
• Familiarity with major social platforms and publishing tools
• Basic understanding of analytics and performance tracking

Deadline for Applications

20 JANUARY 2026

How to Apply

Link to apply: https://media24.simplify.hr/vacancy/0ltr9k

Location

The position will be based in Johannesburg

Given the employment equity policy of Media24, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups.