Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences. 

As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results. 

Role:  Content & Community Manager

Location:  Johannesburg, South Africa

About the role: 

We're searching for a Content & Community Manager who is on top of the latest social media and content creation techniques and technologies. The ideal candidate will be able to turn around content in a time-efficient manner and possess a deep understanding of the differences between content styles for each platform. 

The successful candidate will be an “out-of-the-box thinker,” with expert knowledge of current trends and internet culture, and will act as a subject matter expert on social media trends and platform-native content creation, prioritizing video creation on TikTok and Instagram 

What you will be doing: 

• Researching and compiling social trends, ideas, competitors’ best-in-class examples, and cutting-edge executions to inform and propose new content 

• Creating storyboards, shot lists, and pre-production materials for both site content and social-first content 

• Collaborating with the strategy, creative, social, community management and marketing teams to develop engaging content that resonates across platforms. 

• Capture and edit original video content and have a hand in all phases of video production from pre-to-post (filming, editing, color correction, sound design, etc.) 

• Define and create branded style templates for new and existing social content. 

• Be the driver of ideas, thinking ahead of the curve and steering trend curation and thumb-stopping content that makes audiences want to rewatch, share, and continuously tune in. 

• Edit and proofread content to ensure accuracy and consistency. 

• Distribute content across platforms and monitor audience engagement. 

• Analyze content performance and adjust strategies as needed. 

• Manage the content calendar and ensure timely content delivery. 

• Provide creative input during content planning meetings. 

• Track and manage content performance, providing regular reports and insights into audience behaviour.  
• Meet with clients to present ideas, share reports, and discuss key insights 

What you need to be great in this role: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field. 

• 3 years' experience in content creation or a similar role in an agency or corporate environment. 

• Expertise in tools and processes for creative assets and content workflows. 

• Strong writing, proofreading and editing skills. 

• Solid understanding of SEO best practices. 

• Strong understanding of frame composition and studio tools. 

• Proficiency in content management systems and social media platforms. 

• Exceptional time-management and multi-tasking abilities. 

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. 

• A strong portfolio of diverse content types  

• Strong communication skills and ability to take creative direction and bring it to life through video. 

• Willingness to work in office. 

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Req ID:15624

Our values shape everything we do: 

Be Ambitious to succeed   

Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible   

Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work   

Be always learning and listening to understand   

Be Results-focused to exceed expectations   

Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations    

OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.   

 OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.