If you have a passion for digital marketing and enjoy coordinating creative campaigns, PEP is looking for a talented Digital Coordinator to join their team on a contract basis in the Western Cape. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an individual who is skilled in digital content creation, project management, and thrives in a fast-paced retail environment.
Job Overview: Digital Coordinator (Contract)
PEP, a leading South African retailer, is seeking a skilled Digital Coordinator to work closely with their promotional team to ensure all digital elements of their campaigns are executed accurately and within budget. The Digital Coordinator will play a key role in coordinating content production, managing campaigns, and ensuring timely execution of digital content across various platforms. The position is based in the Western Cape, and it is a contract role with a duration of fewer than six months.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinating Campaigns
As a Digital Coordinator, your primary responsibility will be to oversee the execution of digital content creation and production for the company’s campaigns. Key tasks include:
- Coordinating Digital Content: This involves managing the creation and production of all digital content, from planning through to final delivery. You will ensure all content aligns with the brand’s identity and campaign goals.
- Content Scheduling: You will be responsible for managing the content calendar, scheduling posts across digital platforms, and ensuring that all content is published on time.
- Trend Research & Implementation: As part of the role, you will stay on top of the latest social media and video trends, applying them where appropriate to ensure the company’s digital content is always current and engaging.
- Campaign & Media Coordination: Another important aspect of this role is coordinating media requirements for digital campaigns, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and campaign objectives.
Collating Creative
You will also be tasked with coordinating the production of digital content. This involves:
- Content Coordination: Working with internal and external teams to source products and product information, as well as ensuring timely uploads to the website and other digital channels.
- Competitions Management: Coordinating and managing competitions across all digital platforms, driving engagement and brand visibility.
- Collaboration with Creative Teams: Partnering with both internal creative teams and external agencies to produce high-quality digital content that resonates with the target audience.
Relationship Management
Strong relationship-building skills will be crucial in this role. You will:
- Manage Stakeholder Relationships: Coordinate content production between the business and external agencies or internal teams to ensure all parties are aligned and working efficiently.
- Content Promotion Coordination: You will also be responsible for coordinating media and promotional efforts to ensure content reaches the right audience at the right time.
Administration
Effective administrative skills will be essential, as you will be involved in:
- Campaign Calendar Management: Keeping track of all campaign activities, including updating the campaign calendar and ensuring deadlines are met.
- Ad-Hoc Requirements: Managing any additional campaign or media requirements that may arise during the contract period.
Qualifications & Requirements
To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following qualifications and requirements:
- Education: A post-matric qualification such as a marketing diploma or digital marketing certificate is required.
- Experience: A minimum of two years of brand or marketing experience is essential, with a specific focus on digital administration.
- Retail Knowledge: A solid understanding of the retail environment and industry trends is an advantage.
- Skills: The ideal candidate will possess excellent administration, planning, organization, and coordination skills. Strong computer literacy, particularly with MS Office and Google Suite, is also necessary.
- Personal Competencies: The role demands a candidate who can perform under pressure, is well-structured, has a strong drive, and is proactive in taking initiative. Other key traits include creativity, innovation, and the ability to work well in a team environment.
How to Apply
If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about digital marketing, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Joining PEP as a Digital Coordinator offers the chance to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team, helping shape the digital presence of a leading South African retailer.
This is a contract position with a duration of fewer than six months. The salary is market-related, and the role is located in the Western Cape. As an Employment Equity (EE) position, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.
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