Social Media Manager, Copywriter & Brand Communications at Bravado Gaming

This individual will work on a variety of day-to-day operations that will fall into the scope of a Social Media Manager (planning and executing all our social media posts for all our eco-systems and activities by working with different individuals), Copywriting (blogging, constructing reports, articles, assistance for assets), Brand Communications (in-house, partner, player communication, micro-management and guidelines) as well as adding value to the content and assets we're developing in the form of creative thinking towards our strategic implementation.

Experience

• The individual should have a thorough experience in social media management, micro-management, in-depth reporting, general content management, PR and Copywriting who will work in synergy with other management, players, sponsors and partners of Bravado.
• One of the main duties is the responsibility to manage (from start to finish) the social media platforms of Bravado, it's content, engagement and interaction while developing mass media opportunities for Bravado and additionally creating quarterly activity reporting. This individual should also have some experience in journalism and/or blogging.

Some of the responsibilities and tasks of the individual:

Social Media Management:

• To communicate movement and activities of Bravado Gaming, it's sponsors and any other required content or information to the fans, friends and followers of Bravado Gaming through various social media platforms, effectively and efficiently.
• To work hand-in-hand, very closely with Bravado management, players, sponsors and partners for the communication of this content through social media platforms.
• To plan, develop and execute strategies in order to grow the social media channels of Bravado Gaming. 
• To consistently communicate with players of Bravado Gaming (and enforce) when important social media content needs to be distributed and shared. 
• To acquire & upload any required content created by Bravado, partners or others to the relevant social media channels and ensure that these are posted at efficient and effective times. 
• To upload any required content created by Bravado, partners or others to the relevant social media channels and ensure that these are posted at efficient and effective times. 
• To ensure that all social media content posted by players of Bravado follow the correct guidelines, keywords and hashtags. 
• Ensure that any queries through social media from fans or followers are attended to.
• Ensure any email requests are responded to. 
• To ensure that our website is always up to date and that content is being distributed effectively.
• From time to time to write articles or blogs on behalf of Bravado Gaming either for our website or 3rd parties.

PR:

• To find PR opportunities in the form of broadcast, online or print for Bravado Gaming and to ensure that those opportunities have been executed and communicated.
• To work hand-in-hand with our agencies for any requirements they may need. 

Quarter Plans and Reports:

• To ensure that content and campaign Quarter plans are completed and delivered at the beginning of every quarter.
• To ensure that end of quarter Reports are effectively completed and delivered. 
• To assist in the execution of quarter content and campaign plans in the form of copywriting, creative thinking or ideas that may help the effectiveness of communicating that content.

Qualities that we're looking for: 

• Determined and passionate. 
• A hard working and motivated individual who can effectively work in a small management team, multitask, delegate and micromanage all at the same time.
• Being able to take initiative as a boss of your own is key.
• Building an effective and efficient workflow process between other individuals.
• Not having to be reminded about deadlines and tasks.  
• Being able to deal with pressure situations. 
• Creativity and innovation is very important. 
• Understanding the marketing and the effectiveness of how to target and effectively engage with fans, friends and followers.

It is important to note that this individual will also work with all ecosystems of Bravado such as, but not limited to: Bravado Gaming (team and players), The Bravado Bunker (events hosted by Bravado), Assist in Bravado Campaigns and Activations (offline and online), Exposure of Bravado Merchandise and is expected to be up-to-date with the latest digital technologies and social media trends. It is important that this individual has excellent communication skills in order to maintain, grow and express the view of our brand and lifestyle.

• The individual must be based in Johannesburg, South Africa and will work from the Bravado offices in Kempton Park 4 times a week (Mondays to Thursdays) but may be required on certain other days depending on activities or campaigns taking place. This additonal day may include working either from the office or the event or from home - from time to time.
• The individual must have some familiarity with social and/or competitive gaming (esports) in South Africa and must understand the driving factors behind the growth of social and competitive gaming that we've seen in the last 10 years as a career.
• The individual must be able and available to travel outside of Johannesburg from time to time, when required for events and activations, of which all expenses will be on the cost of Bravado. 
• The individual must have good micro-management and multi-tasking skills and should be able to plan, organize, develop and execute their duties efficiently.
• The individual must be able to work and communicate with management and players of Bravado in synergy, which means we're looking for an effective peoples person. 
• Again, we can't stress enough that initiative is a very important requirement.

The following skills are essential: 

• Social Media Platforms: In depth experience with various social media platforms and making the most of these platforms and the content that goes with it.
• Media Monitoring: Experience in some form of media monitoring is beneficial, ensuring effective tracking of results and working with our media monitoring agency.
• Strategy and Innovation: Experience in planning, developing and executing social media growth strategies.
• Adobe: Experience in the Adobe Photoshop (intermediate) and Adobe Indesign (intermediate - advanced).
• Writing and Communication: Exceptional English writing skills and general Copywriting.
• Articles and Blogs: Some experience in writing news articles or general blogs.
• Microsoft Office: Experience in Microsoft Office (mainly word, excel, powerpoint).
• Content Planning: Understanding different type of content and what appeals to the end consumer.
• PC Skills: Having adequate and general PC skills is important as most of the work, synergy, communication will be taking place electronically. This may include various platforms, other tech skills, etc... 
• Initiative: To be able to solve problems and execute tasks through self initiative and taking lead of tasks.