Senior Social Media Manager (FTC - 12 months)

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences. 

As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results. 

Role: Senior Social Media Manager (FTC - 12 months)

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

About the role:

Working closely with an FMCG client, the Senior Social Media Manager works onsite closely with our client. Builds, engages and proactively supports a social community through all key channels including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok and supports the main campaigns each year.  

What you will be doing:

• Excellent client engagement skills with the ability to proactively organise and influence clients and build strong and effective working relationships.   
• The ability to manage client expectations when delivering projects   
• Entrepreneurial and proactive in approach and attitude    
• The ability to spot opportunities to create content and help clients achieve their business ambitions  
• Successful implementation of content measurement and testing   
• Excellent written communication skills, and the ability to develop the voice of the brand within it   
• Professional and works well under pressure, retaining confidence of the client   
• Keen and active interest in digital trends and popular culture   
• Experience with working with a social media management tool   
• In-depth understanding of paid media and the role of influencers 
• The role is responsible for providing strategic best-in-class advice to the client and agency teams, writing/creating beautiful and engaging social content and managing the client on briefs.  
• Work in true collaboration with client and be responsible for Brand Guardianship as the Steward of their online personality  
• Driving dialogue with consumers  
• Writing inventive, attention-capturing posts  
• Publishing content, with a strong brand ambassadorship  
• Maintenance of influencer relationships and reposting  
• Be a level, strategic thinker   
• Work across 3 Brands  

What you need to be great in this role:

• 3-8 years of relevant experience
• Sound Knowledge Digital and Social Media management 
• Development of Social and Digital and Paid Media Strategies  
• Content Planning and Content Direction  
• Development of Competitor Analysis and Case Studies 
• Sound Knowlege of Meta, TikTok and YouTube 

Req ID: 12534

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Our values shape everything we do: 

Be Ambitious to succeed   

Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible   

Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work   

Be always learning and listening to understand   

Be Results-focused  to exceed expectations   

Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations   
 

OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.   

 OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.