Telco Social Content Creator | Culture-Driven & Fast-Paced

Publicis Groupe; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Publicis Groupe Africa seeks a Social Content Creator to craft platform-native social work for a leading telecommunications client. You will develop engaging posts, reels and series while ensuring brand voice and cultural relevance across South Africa.

The role demands a strong portfolio, copywriting prowess, and ability to balance commercial priorities with creative storytelling in a fast-paced agency environment.

Qualifications

• Mid-level social content creation experience in advertising/digital agency.
• Experience creating social-first content for major brands.
• Strong portfolio of social/digital work.
• Strong copywriting and conceptual thinking.
• Experience across multiple social platforms in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent written communication with deadlines management.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise and create platform-native social content.
• Develop posts, reels, stories, carousels, and series.
• Write captions, headlines, hooks, and CTAs.
• Brainstorm and contribute to creative reviews.
• Balance commercial needs with culturally relevant storytelling.
• Collaborate with Designers, Art Directors, and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Social content creation

Telco account experience

Portfolio of social work

Copywriting

Multi-platform content

Attention to detail

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Publicis Groupe Africa seeks a Social Content Creator to craft platform-native social work for a leading telecommunications client. You will develop engaging posts, reels and series while ensuring brand voice and cultural relevance across South Africa.

The role demands a strong portfolio, copywriting prowess, and ability to balance commercial priorities with creative storytelling in a fast-paced agency environment.