Social Media & Content Coordinator

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Mentorship and development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a Social Media & Content Coordinator. This entry-level role supports e-commerce content, builds brand awareness, and drives engagement under the Marketing Manager's guidance.

You'll create content across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and more, monitor trends, assist with blog and site copy, and help analyze performance to support sales objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience managing social media accounts for a brand or organization, preferably in an e-commerce context.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and their best practices.
• Basic understanding of content creation principles and copywriting.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Current studies or a recent degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating, curating, and scheduling engaging content for social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter).
• Monitor social media channels for trends, conversations, and engagement opportunities, responding to comments and messages as directed.
• Support the development of blog posts, website copy, and other marketing materials that align with the e-commerce brand voice.
• Conduct research on industry trends, competitor activities, and target audience preferences to inform content creation.
• Help track and analyze social media performance metrics, contributing to reports on key engagement and reach indicators.
• Collaborate with the design team to create visually appealing graphics and videos for social media posts.

Skills

Social media

Content creation

Copywriting

Teamwork

Organization

Marketing degree

Education

Marketing/Communications degree

Tools

Canva

Hootsuite

Google Analytics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and organized Social Media & Content Coordinator to support their e-commerce initiatives in Bloemfontein . This role is responsible for assisting in the development and execution of engaging content across various social media platforms, as well as contributing to the overall content strategy. You will work under the guidance of the Marketing Manager to build brand awareness, drive engagement, and support sales objectives. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for a passionate individual looking to build a career in digital marketing within the e-commerce sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in creating, curating, and scheduling engaging content for social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter).
• Monitor social media channels for trends, conversations, and engagement opportunities, responding to comments and messages as directed.
• Support the development of blog posts, website copy, and other marketing materials that align with the e-commerce brand voice.
• Conduct research on industry trends, competitor activities, and target audience preferences to inform content creation.
• Help track and analyze social media performance metrics, contributing to reports on key engagement and reach indicators.
• Collaborate with the design team to create visually appealing graphics and videos for social media posts.

Requirements

• Experience in managing social media accounts for a brand or organization, preferably in an e-commerce context.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and their respective best practices.
• Basic understanding of content creation principles and copywriting.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Current studies or a recent degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A hybrid work arrangement combining office-based collaboration and remote flexibility.
• Opportunities for mentorship and professional development in digital marketing.
• A supportive and creative team environment in Bloemfontein .
• Employee discounts on products.