Job title : Head of Social - HQ Bryanston
Job Location : Gauteng, Deadline : January 05, 2025 Quick Recommended Links
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Key Roles and Responsibilities :
Lead and manage Social Media Managers and Community Managers, serving as the main liaison between the social team and other departments.Provide training and upskilling to elevate team performance.Ensure creative excellence and adherence to quality standards.Integrate social media activities into full-funnel marketing strategies.Guide teams on monthly content planning, campaign roll-outs, and strategic alignment with brand teams and partner agencies.Develop and execute an engagement plan to build morale and team cohesion.Escalate challenges appropriately and implement social media best practices.Monitor platform developments for opportunities and recommend implementation where applicable.Generate social media insights and provide actionable recommendations.Collaborate with the BI team to ensure compliance and reporting accuracy.Manage team rosters, resources, and workflows for optimal output.Foster and maintain strong brand partner relationships through regular check-ins.Identify real-time opportunities for brand engagement and collaborate with creative teams to act on them.Drive continuous improvement in ways of working across DraftLine, brand teams, and partner agencies.Key Competencies :
Meticulous, reliable, and full of integrity.Strong managerial and leadership qualities.Adept at handling diverse personalities and managing pressure constructively.Client-facing with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.Naturally curious digital native with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset.Highly motivated and adaptable to fast-paced environments.Diplomatic team player committed to collaboration and growth.Minimum Requirements :
Relevant qualification in PR, Communications, Marketing, or related fields.Minimum 3+ years’ experience managing a team.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.Strong leadership and management capabilities.Proven attention to detail and organizational skills.Experience managing large-brand social accounts.Expertise in setting and achieving departmental KPIs.Up-to-date with the evolving social media landscape and platform trends.Demonstrated ability to foster valuable online conversations across various brand types.Proficiency with social media tools (e.g., Crimson Hexagon, Brand watch, Social Bakers).Comprehensive understanding of major social platforms including but not limited to : Meta, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Spotify.Proven ability to develop cross-platform content strategies.Experience in data-driven creative environments and presenting innovative solutions.Solid understanding of owned, earned, and paid media.Experience in live social media event coverage and communications best practices.Media / Advertising / Branding jobs