Junior Social Media Manager
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- R22,500 per month
- Permanent
- Full-time
Work model: Fully in-office
Salary: R22 500 CTCWhy you'd want to work here..Unlimited leaveMedical aidPerformance bonusesHands-on experience with major sports brands and eventsWork with a team of passionate sports fansCareer growth potential in an expanding media agencyAbout our client..
An award-winning, mid-sized content agency working primarily in the sports space is looking for a Junior Social Media Manager to join their team. Their work straddles the line between ad agency and production house, with a focus on both long-form and short-form content. You’ll be immersed in a collaborative, fast-paced environment surrounded by people who live and breathe sport.What the job involves..Publishing daily content across multiple social media platformsWriting engaging, on-brand captions and call-to-actionsCrafting briefs for visual content (thumbnails, graphics, video assets)Adapting copy for different platforms and audiencesResearching and implementing trending topics and hashtagsMonitoring and responding to comments, messages, and mentionsEngaging in real-time with fans during live events and breaking newsTracking performance metrics and compiling weekly/monthly reportsMaintaining content calendars and coordinating with the content teamSupporting live event coverage and influencer coordinationWhat you need to be considered..1–3 years experience in social media management (sports or entertainment preferred)A genuine love and deep knowledge of sport — this is non-negotiableExcellent written communication and copywriting skillsUnderstanding of SEO principles and platform algorithmsFamiliarity with tools like Hootsuite, Buffer, or similarBasic design and content creation skillsStrong attention to detail and organisational skillsWillingness to work evenings, weekends, and live eventsBonus points if you..Can write a witty caption faster than most people can think of oneKnow the difference between Instagram Stories and Reels optimisationAre excited about live-tweeting sporting momentsAre a natural community builder and love engaging with fans onlineUnderstand the emotional connection fans have with their teamsPlease note:
This role requires someone who is fully committed to and passionate about sport. If that’s not you, this won’t be the right fit.Ready to turn your social media obsession into a full-time career? Let’s make content that sports fans can’t stop talking about.