About This Role
This role is about shaping the digital voice of a major Ethiopian trading company, where your content will directly support business growth across multiple units. You’ll be the bridge between creative storytelling and marketing strategy, turning brand goals into posts that engage and convert. It’s ideal for a junior-level professional who thrives on planning, collaboration, and data-informed decisions, not just posting on a whim.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The listing implies they’re looking for someone who can juggle strategy and execution—planning monthly calendars while writing punchy captions and coordinating with designers and videographers. They value a blend of creativity and discipline: you must be able to stick to a content schedule but also adapt quickly to trends across platforms like TikTok and LinkedIn. The mention of “data-driven” activities suggests you’ll need basic analytical skills to measure what works and refine your approach.
How to Approach This Application
In your application, focus on your ability to align social media content with broader marketing campaigns, not just your posting experience. Provide examples of how you’ve managed content calendars, collaborated with creative teams, or used platform insights to boost engagement. Since the company operates in multiple business units, emphasize your versatility in tailoring tone and visuals for different audiences—from B2B on LinkedIn to consumer-focused on Instagram.
Who This Role Suits
This role is best suited for a junior marketer with 1–3 years of experience who is organized, collaborative, and eager to learn analytics. It’s moderately competitive, as the company’s size and sector attract candidates with hands-on social media skills and a knack for storytelling.
Job Purpose :- The Social Media Manager is responsible for planning, creating, publishing, and managing engaging digital content across all company social media platforms. The role focuses on increasing brand awareness, audience engagement, lead generation, and supporting the marketing objectives of all business units through creative and data-driven social media activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, create, and publish high-quality content for all company social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, YouTube, and other relevant channels).
- Develop monthly and weekly social media content calendars aligned with marketing campaigns.
- Write engaging captions, social media copy, and calls-to-action.
- Coordinate with graphic designers, photographers, videographers, and business units to produce creative content.
- Capture and develop real-time content during corporate events, exhibitions, product launches, and field activities.
- Manage daily posting schedules and ensure brand consistency across all platforms.
- Monitor comments, messages, and online communities, responding professionally and escalating inquiries when required.
- Monitor social media trends, competitor activities, and emerging digital marketing opportunities.
- Execute paid social media campaigns in coordination with the Digital Marketing Head.
- Track campaign performance using social media analytics and prepare weekly and monthly performance reports.
- Generate qualified leads through social media campaigns and support customer engagement initiatives.
- Optimize content based on engagement, reach, and audience insights.
- Ensure all published content complies with the company's branding and communication guidelines.
- Support influencer collaborations and digital partnership activities.
- Assist in managing the company's online reputation and brand image.
- Perform other related duties assigned by management.
Qualification and Skills
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in social media management, digital marketing, or content creation.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of major social media platforms and their best practices.
- Excellent content writing and storytelling skills.
- Experience using social media scheduling and management tools.
- Basic knowledge of graphic design and video editing software (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, etc.).
- Knowledge of Meta Business Suite and social media advertising.
- Understanding of social media analytics and performance reporting.
- Strong creativity with an eye for visual content.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple campaigns simultaneously.
- Team player with a proactive and innovative mindset.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Content published according to schedule.
- Growth in followers and audience engagement.
- Reach and impressions across social media platforms.
- Lead generation from social media campaigns.
- Campaign performance (CTR, engagement rate, conversions).
- Response time to customer inquiries.
- Quality and consistency of brand messaging.
- Timely submission of weekly and monthly performance reports.
How To Apply
Applicants who meet the above-mentioned requirements are invited to submit their application by completing the application form using the link below.
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