Digital Creative and Social Media Specialist - Port Elizabeth

Reference PE003931
Location Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth
Package None-negotiable
Description

Requirements:

  • Relevant qualification or proven experience in graphic design, digital marketing, social media, communications or a related creative field.
  • Strong graphic-design skills and knowledge of relevant design software.
  • Demonstrable social-media experience, particularly Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and LinkedIn.
  • Strong written and visual communication skills.
  • Good understanding of digital marketing principles and social-media analytics.
  • Experience within hospitality, tourism, travel, lifestyle or luxury brands would be advantageous.
  • Experience with AI and emerging creative technologies would be advantageous.
  • Basic understanding of website content management, SEO and email marketing would be advantageous.
  • Experience with paid social-media advertising would be advantageous.
  • Naturally creative with a strong visual eye and attention to detail.
  • Digitally curious and genuinely interested in social media, technology and emerging trends.
  • Confident creating both static and video content.
  • Comfortable working across multiple social-media platforms.
  • Proactive, energetic and able to generate ideas rather than simply wait for instructions.
  • Commercially minded and able to understand that great content should ultimately support the business.
  • Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with the wider team.
  • Organised and capable of managing multiple brands, deadlines and projects simultaneously.
  • Passionate about hospitality, travel, lifestyle, food, wildlife and experiences.
  • Comfortable experimenting, testing new ideas and learning new platforms and tools.
  • Thrives in a team environment and actively contributes to a collaborative, supportive team culture.
  • Must have their own reliable vehicle and a valid, unrestricted driver’s licence.
  • Must be willing to work occasional weekends where required due to operational requirements.
  • Must be willing and able to travel to the various hotels and properties within the group as required.
  • May be required, from time to time, to stay overnight at one of the group’s properties when operational requirements necessitate it.

Responsibilities:

Creative and Graphic Design
  • Develop creative concepts and visual content across all properties and brands.
  • Produce artwork for digital and print campaigns, promotions, advertisements, presentations, brochures and marketing collateral.
  • Maintain brand consistency while ensuring content remains fresh, contemporary and engaging.
  • Adapt creative content for different platforms, audiences and formats.
Social Media and Content
  • Develop and implement engaging social-media content across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and LinkedIn, as well as emerging relevant platforms.
  • Create engaging digital content.
  • Develop content calendars and campaigns around seasonal opportunities, promotions, events and property experiences.
  • Write or contribute to compelling captions, headlines and digital copy.
  • Monitor social-media performance and use insights to continually improve content.
  • Stay abreast of current social-media trends, algorithms, formats and best practices.
Photography and Videography
  • Photographic experience is advantageous but not a prerequisite.
  • Identify opportunities for authentic, spontaneous and engaging content rather than relying solely on traditional property imagery.
  • Edit and repurpose content for multiple digital platforms.
Digital Innovation
  • Keep up to date with AI, emerging technologies, digital marketing tools, social-media trends and new content platforms.
  • Explore and introduce new tools and ideas that can improve marketing output and efficiency.
  • Be curious about what is coming next in the digital space and proactively bring new ideas to the team.
Website and Digital Marketing
  • Assist with keeping website content, imagery, promotions and digital assets current and visually engaging.
  • Support digital marketing campaigns, email marketing and other online initiatives where required.
  • Ensure digital content is accurate, relevant and aligned with the brand positioning.
Please note that if you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, your application has been unsuccessful.

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