Digital Content Manager

Job ID: 13594

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Function: Marketing & Communications

Workplace Type:
Division: TFG Sports Division

Province: Western Cape

Location: Cape Town North

Suburb: Parow (Parow)

Position Description:
In Sportscene we believe that we inspire the love of sneakers and urban culture. If you believe that too, then we have the perfect position for you.

The Digital Content Manager will conceptualise, direct and produce content for our internal and external brands. (namely) Sportscene, Redbat, Archive, Nike, Adidas, Puma etc.

If you’re a seasoned veteran in creative or art direction, Filmmaking and Photography, this role is perfect for you.

Responsibilities:
Creating high impact / high production value video and photographic content

Working with Head of marketing, brand and marketing managers to conceptualise and produce creative briefs for specific marketing objectives.

Working closely with Social media manager and Online trading manager to ensure correct formats for digital and ecommerce roll out.

Work with ecommerce team, art department and brand teams to ideate and define content goals.

Researching content trends to ensure that content is relevant and appealing.

Managing the maintenance and inventory of photographic and video equipment

Assisting with the development of content for a variety of platforms including blogs, websites, and social media.

Developing and managing an in-house content studio with Head of Marketing

Managing a team of other content creators / producers.

Liaising with external creative agencies to deliver on broader content requirements

Coordinating with the marketing team to ensure the timely delivery of assignments.

Weekly & monthly reports to marketing team & management

Competitor analysis & opportunities

Requirements:
A strong portfolio.

A passionate and positive attitude towards your job

A love for fashion, sneakers and street culture.

Highly skilled in creative ideation, videography, video editing, photography.

Motion and graphic design, as well as colour grading is advantageous

Degree/Diploma or tertiary studies in Photography, videography, visual communications or similar is advantageous.

Understanding the nuances of brand building

Highly confidence with 5+ years’ experience in content creation

Familiarity with content management systems

Good knowledge of content and layout design tools

Excellent computer skills with MS Office

Good knowledge of various social media content platforms, blogs, and print media.

Strong understanding of content practices

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The ability to keep abreast of content and consumer trends and advancements in technology.

Impeccable time management skills with the ability to multitask

Deadline driven / time management

Team player with a Can-do attitude

Innovative and Organised

Resilient and courageous

Self-managed and Takes the initiative

Curious / enquiring mind

A portfolio of any published work must be submitted with application

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.