Marketing Coordinator Job at Media24 Ltd
Job Location : Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Application Deadline : January 20, 2026
Main purpose of the role:
- We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Social Media Coordinator to support the planning, execution, and optimisation of our social media presence across multiple platforms.
- The ideal candidate should be passionate about books, digital trends, skilled in content creation, and able to engage online communities while supporting broader marketing objectives.
Key responsibilities:
(The primary tasks, functions and deliverables of the role)
- Create, schedule, and publish engaging content across social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok)
- Write captions aligned with our brands and produce high-quality content
- Monitor social media channels daily and respond to comments, messages, and mentions in a timely manner
- Assist in executing social media campaigns, events, and promotions
- Stay up to date with social media trends, publishing trends, platform updates, and best practices
- Propose new content ideas based on trends and audience behaviour
- Assist with writing copy for newsletters and blogs
- Support the planning and coordination of influencer campaigns
- Track and report on social media performance metrics
Skills and competencies:
(The abilities that the individual needs to perform this role effectively)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A passion for books
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong interpersonal skills and a teamplayer
- Ability to prioritise competing demands
- Time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Interest in pursuing new marketing opportunities and new ways of reaching readers whilst staying abreast of wider book trends
- Experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Basic graphic or video editing skills(e.g. Canva ,Adobe, CapCut)
- Experience with tools such as Hootsuite, Sprout or Buffer
- Own car and a valid driver’s license essential to travel to bookstores and events when required
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field
- 1–3 years experience of managing social media accounts
- Familiarity with major social platforms and publishing tools
- Basic understanding of analytics and performance tracking
Closing Date 20 January 2026
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