Vacancy: Community Manager & Social Media Assistant

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Content & Editorial Support

• Contribute to editorial brainstorming sessions for content development

• Conduct research on local trends, events, and businesses

• Assist in writing, editing, and proofreading content across platforms

• Liaise with local businesses and organisations to gather information for collaborative content

Social Media Management

• Execute daily community management across all social platforms

• Monitor and respond to audience comments, messages, and mentions in a timely manner

• Schedule and publish posts according to content calendar

• Stay current on social media trends and platform updates

• Identify opportunities to grow engagement and audience reach

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 1-2 years of experience in social media, community management, PR, or digital marketing (internships acceptable)

Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional writing and editing skills with strong attention to detail

• Proficiency with major social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok) and management tools

• Basic photography and image editing skills

• Familiarity with content management systems

• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines

• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong research capabilities

Technical Requirements

• Reliable high-speed internet connection

• Access to a computer/laptop

• Smartphone with camera capabilities for content capture if/when attending events