Marketing Coordinator at Media24 (Pty) Ltd

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