We're on the hunt for a Content Manager to support our Marketing team as a maternity cover for 6-months.  You will manage the creative content planning for all digital channels: social media, paid media and website and support the wider marketing team and business with written content. This includes ensuring the creative direction of campaigns are in-line with brand and VM marketing direction and the digital stories are fit-for-purpose for each digital channel.

We're a fully in-office team. The position is basedat our Support Centre in Kuils River, Cape Town. 

So, what will you do?

• Provide input into the creative plan.
• Ensure that there is a synchronized 360 content strategy across all digital channels.
• Ensure the execution of the content strategy.
• Ensure digital channel managers requirements for content are defined and included in the content plan
• Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the content process from end-to-end.
• Optimisation of content through reporting results

Experience required:

• 3-4 years’ experience in a similar role
• At least 2 years’ experience as a Copywriter with a strong SEO focus
• Experience in working with content management systems (i.e. Magento, Wordpress, Shopify)
• Experience with web | mobile & social engagement strategies and best practices
• Extensive experience in new media editorial experience or similar
• Proven track record of leading content marketing campaigns
  
  

Qualification required:

• Required:
  National Diploma in Marketing Management or similar
  
  Preferred:
  Bachelor degree in Marketing Management, Communications, Journalism, English or related
  
  Knowledge & skills required:
  
  Solid knowledge of web design
  Solid knowledge of social media and creative principals (80/20 rule)
  Expertise with using SEO best practices to write creative copy that includes effective keyword placement
  Familiar with Magento, PhotoShop, InDesign, Salesforce, Brandwatch will be an advantage