Social Media Coordinator (Internship) - Digitas

Digitas | Cape Town, Western Cape 7925

Description : Social Media Coordinator (Internship). Company : Digitas. Location : Cape Town, Western Cape 7925

Company Description


Founded in 2005, Digitas Liquorice is the connected experience agency with a focus on data-led insights to enhance the Customer Experience. We specialise in 5 core digital capabilities to deliver Data & Analysis, Strategy, Creative, Media and Technology.

At Digitas Liquorice we believe in creating Magic and Meaning, purposefully connecting people and brands through digital innovation in everything we do. We are a group of unicorns; uniquely capable in skillset and all-around awesomeness!

Digitas Liquorice has some of Africa’s largest brands as clients including, Unilever, Santam, Sanlam, HAVAL motors and more!


Job Description


The Social Media Coordinator will be responsible for identifying emerging digital trends with a focus on youth culture. This person needs to have insight into Gen Z behaviour across the digital landscape and be highly in tune with relevant popular culture in South Africa. You will be required to work collaboratively with other teams to share recommendations on how emerging trends will shape the digital media landscape.


Qualifications


Education & Experience:

  • Tertiary qualification in advertising, communications, marketing, writing, journalism, publishing, English or media studies. (Or other equivalent qualifications).
  • Community management on behalf of brands.
  • Online copywriting or social media management/data analysis or strategy experience.
  • Excellent understanding of the social media marketing and related disciplines including content strategy and influencer marketing.
  • Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
  • Technical understanding of social networks’ design and functionality specs.
  • Proficiency and experience in listening tools and the ability to spot and tell stories through data, rather than just narrate key figures.

Additional Information


Personality Attributes:


  • Team player with the ability to work independently
  • Able to remain calm in a highly pressurized environment
  • Assertive
  • Proactive
  • Resilient
  • Approachable
  • Proactive
  • Energetic
  • Creative “out of the box” strategic thinker
  • Problem solver / solution driven
  • Meticulous with attention to detail
  • Other:
o Flexible to work beyond normal office hours (overtime if and when required)
o Comfortable to work from the Publicis Groupe office (on-site)