Content Manager (REMOTE: any region of Namibia)

1-grid - namibia remote

3 years ago

Channel/strategy owner for 1-grid:

  • Social Media
  • Website / Blog
  • PR / Publicity

The primary responsibility of the Content Lead / Content Manager is to take ownership and drive content performance across channels.

We are looking for a creative, self-motivated individual, with a passion for branded content and storytelling and a keen eye for detail, to join our team. You will join a fast-paced, hands-on environment to conceptualise, create, curate and syndicate content to increase brand awareness and conversion rates.

Outputs

  • Develop and own the content strategy in line with business and communication objectives and drive its implementation across owned, earned and paid channels
  • Oversee the generation of content across digital and traditional channels, including website, blog, social media, digital communication (direct, email marketing, newsletters), publicity
  • Maintain and evolve USPs per service/product line in collaboration with leadership and in line with competitor and industry movement, and customer needs
  • Compellingly communicate the brands story, and have the ability to visualise how content can be best presented and used as a lead generation tool
  • Work alongside design and dev teams to make relevant updates to the website
  • Work alongside the creative team on content creation and production for social media channels: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Linkedin
  • Work alongside the paid media team to create digital paid media campaigns (Google & social platforms)
  • Work alongside the PR team on partner, media, influencer, and affiliate communications
  • Take charge of social media insights gathering, scheduling, and reporting (using relevant industry tools like Facebook Business Manager, Facebook Creator Studio, Linkedin Business, Later.com, Hootsuite, Google Analytics)
  • Measure the results of content marketing activities through effective attribution strategies and use data to make informed decisions around budget allocation based on the effectiveness of content, channels and tactics
  • Oversee community management across social media platforms
  • Conduct ongoing research into industry and competitor best practices
  • Support in other marketing activities

Requirements

Must possess

  • Relevant qualification (degree or diploma)
  • Marketing/advertising strategy, copywriting or journalism background
  • Strong background in short form writing: social media posts, headlines, calls-to-action
  • A firm understanding of user experience and a strong SEO and SEM skills
  • 5-8 years content strategy/-content management experience gained a in similar role in an in-house studio or at an agency
  • Conceptualising, brainstorming and idea-generating ability
  • The ability to style and direct still photographic and video shoots, and direct video and animation edits
  • Advanced capability in related software, notably MS Office, and relevant industry tools like Facebook Business Manager, Facebook Creator Studio, Linkedin Business, Later.com, Hootsuite, Google Analytics
  • Experience in image or video editing software will be advantageous: Adobe CS (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, AfterEffects), Canva, Bannersnack
  • Experience in email setup and broadcast tools will be advantageous: Mailchimp, Mailerlite

Personal Attributes

  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to perform under pressure
  • Independent and a team player.

Please note: this Remote position would require stable internet access.

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