Digital Marketing Specialist

Recruiter:

Talented Recruitment

Job Ref:

DBN002756/TK

Date posted:

Thursday, January 30, 2025

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A prestigious brand in fragrances, cosmetics, and personal care is seeking a creative Digital Marketing Specialist to join its innovative Marketing team based in Pinetown.

The successful candidate will focus on creating and/or editing print and digital artwork, digital content updates, social media scheduling, and basic photography, contributing to the overall growth of digital presence.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:
Digital Content Management:

Edit and update website content (e.g. product descriptions, banners, images) to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Assist in uploading and managing content across digital platforms.

Social Media Management:

Schedule, post, and monitor content across social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc.).
Assist in creating and curating content that aligns with the brand's voice and objectives.

Photography and Visual Content:

Take high-quality photos of products, in-store displays, and events for use on digital platforms.
Assist with filming content for our social media platforms
Create artwork for print
Create / edit artwork for digital use
Creating reels and videos for social media that are engaging for our audience, and on-brand
Assist with basic video editing in formats that engage social media audiences, capturing the personality of our brand (especially for Tik Tok)
Design and execute targeted email marketing campaigns

Collaboration and Reporting:

Work closely with the Digital Marketing Manager to execute campaigns and promotions
Provide input into creative strategies and concepts

General Administrative Support:

Stay updated on trends in digital marketing and social media to bring fresh ideas to the team

Requirements:

Matric
Diploma/Degree in Marketing, Digital media, or a related field
Minimum 2 -3 years’ working experience in a similar role
Graphic Design: Adobe Creative Cloud (especially Photoshop and Illustrator) and Canva
Proficiency with Shopify
Knowledge of Email Marketing Software (especially Klaviyo)
Proficiency with social media platforms (Meta Business Suite, YouTube, Tik Tok)
Experience managing social media and creating content
Strong portfolio
Familiar with video editing software
Attention to detail
Thrives working in a fast-paced environment
Highly Organised and a good communicator

Should you not receive a response within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Vacancies are advertised on our website, should you wish to keep abreast with our active roles.

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