Social Media Manager

Remuneration:	R30000 - R40000 per month basic salary
Benefits:	Medical aid, 30 days leave
Location:	Cape Town, Newlands
Job level:	Mid/Senior
Type:	Contract
Company:	Chelsea Group

As Chelsea Comms, we specialise in providing digital marketing, communications, and sustainability services within the Chelsea Group. Our clients, including CTG (Committed to Good), touch lives through humanitarian staffing, clean water technology, security, and life support in complex environments. We believe in making a global impact and partnering with companies that share our vision. Most of our clients are B2B, and our culture is grounded in honesty, curiosity, empathy, and ambition.

Role overview: 

We are seeking a social media manager who is on top of trends, skilled in creating various types of content including video (with support if need be), and knowledgeable about how AI can enhance social media efforts. You will develop engaging social media content and strategies that resonate with our target audiences. This role requires a strong writer and content creator, experienced in managing social media for B2B brands, with extensive experience on LinkedIn. Knowledge of paid campaigns is a bonus. And an interest in global affairs is essential. You will be working closely with our inhouse designers, copywriter and creative director. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Content creation: Develop engaging social media content, including posts, videos, and graphics, working closely with our designers.
• Content planning: Develop and maintain a content calendar, staying up to date with key dates and events.
• Platform expertise: Manage social media accounts across various platforms, with a strong focus on LinkedIn. Your secondary focuses would be Facebook and Instagram
• Brand management: Understand each brand deeply and translate that into effective social media strategies.
• Trend analysis: Stay on top of social media trends and incorporate them into our strategies.
• AI integration: Utilise AI tools to enhance social media management and content creation.
• Paid campaigns: Plan and execute paid social media campaigns to drive engagement and growth.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the comms director, creative director, and designers to align social media strategies with overall marketing goals.
• Community management: Engage with the online community, responding to comments and messages to foster a strong online presence. You should be able to manage social media responses during crisis situations with poise and effectiveness, and you will be supported in this.
• Reporting: Create detailed reports on social media performance with the confidence to present insights to the team. 

A month in this role could look like:

• Creating compelling social media content for clients in the sustainability sector.
• Developing and executing a paid social media campaign for a clean water technology start-up.
• Collaborating with designers to produce engaging video content for a humanitarian staffing client.
• Analysing social media trends and integrating new strategies to enhance engagement.
• Managing LinkedIn accounts for various B2B clients, ensuring consistent and impactful content.
• Participating in a workshop on AI tools for social media enhancement.
• Presenting social media performance reports to the team, providing actionable insights.

Our values:

• Honesty: Transparency and integrity matter to us.
• Making a Difference: We do work that counts and truly makes an impact.
• Creativity: We want to inject creativity into everything we do, finding new, interesting ways to make our clients shine.
• Support: We’ve got each other’s backs and thrive on collaboration.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Creative and curious: Always exploring new content trends and integrating them into your work. You take initiative and are excited to share new ideas.
• Meticulous: A skilled writer, with strong spelling and grammar, and you pay attention to detail.
• Efficient and adaptable: You manage your time effectively, are organised and deadline-driven, and communicate clearly. You’re also a quick mover who can act fast in times of pressure.
• Purpose-driven and strategic: You believe in the power of social media and communication to make a real difference and want to work with a team that shares this belief.
• Interested in global affairs and sustainability: You're excited about working with clients that are making a real difference in the world.

You’ll need the following skills and expertise:

• 3–5 years' experience in social media management, preferably in an agency setting.
• Strong writing and content creation skills.
• Proficiency in using social media platforms, especially LinkedIn.
• Knowledge of social media trends and AI tools for social media.
• Experience with video content creation and editing.
• Experience with paid social media campaigns is a bonus.
• Ability to produce high-quality, engaging, and impactful social media content.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Work environment:

• While we appreciate the flexibility of remote work and understand that life happens, our focus now is on building a strong, cohesive team in person.
• This role is primarily on-site at our Newlands office, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
• This is initially a 12-month contract.

How to apply:  

• Ready to join us? Send us your resume and a portfolio of your work, to gro.gtc@erutluc
• The application process includes an initial interview, a task related to social media content creation, and a final interview with our creative and comms directors.
• Get your applications in by 31 July 2024.

*** Please only apply if you are based in Cape Town and if you have the majority of the skills and expertise listed above.

Company Description

Chelsea Communications is a Cape Town-based team skilled in communication and B2B marketing. We are building our own agency that is passionate about working with brands who believe in the power of sustainability and are making an impact in challenging places.

Posted on 23 Jul 09:41, Closing date 21 Sep