Johannesburg North: Social Media Content Specialist posted by Communicate Finance

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Social Media Content Specialist to join our team in Johannesburg North. As a key member of our content creation team, you will be responsible for producing high-quality content across social platforms, executing campaigns, and staying on top of digital trends. If you have a passion for creating engaging content and driving brand presence online, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and publish high-quality content across social platforms (including video, static posts, carousels, and stories)
• Film and edit short-form video content tailored for each platform
• Translate campaign ideas into engaging, on-brand creative assets
• Ensure all output aligns with brand tone, identity, and messaging
• Execute content plans and ensure timely delivery of campaigns
• Prepare content for publishing, including captions, tagging, and formatting
• Manage and organise content assets efficiently across projects
• Assist with quick turnarounds, edits, and updates when required
• Stay on top of digital trends, platform updates, and new content formats
• Bring fresh, relevant ideas to the table regularly
• Adapt trends in a way that feels authentic to the brand
• Experiment with new tools and creative approaches
• Support engagement on social platforms when needed
• Respond to comments or flag important feedback and sentiment
• Help build a strong and active online community
• Monitor how content performs across platforms
• Use insights to improve future content and strategy
• Contribute to reporting with key learnings and recommendations
• Work closely with internal teams to produce meaningful content
• Assist on content shoots, events, and behind-the-scenes capture
• Collaborate with external creatives where needed

Requirements

• 2–4 years’ experience in social media content creation (agency or in-house)
• Strong portfolio showcasing short-form video and platform-native content
• Experience with tools such as CapCut, Canva, Adobe Premiere (or similar)
• Solid understanding of how major platforms work and what performs
• Strong creative instinct and attention to detail
• Ability to work quickly while maintaining quality
• Excellent written communication skills

Qualifications

• Formal education/certifications not specified

Salary & Benefits

Salary details not specified