Jonathan Ball Publishers has a vacancy for a Social Media Coordinator in it's Johannesburg offices. This position will report directly to the Marketing Manager and requires someone that can seamlessly balance creativity and big picture thinking with detail orientation and focus.

Main purpose of the role:

 We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Social Media Coordinator to support the planning, execution, and optimisation of our social media presence across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate should be passionate about books, digital trends, skilled in content creation, and able to engage online communities while supporting broader marketing objectives.

 
Key responsibilities:

(The primary tasks, functions and deliverables of the role)

• Create, schedule, and publish engaging content across social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok)
• Write captions aligned with our brands and produce high-quality content
• Monitor social media channels daily and respond to comments, messages, and mentions in a timely manner
• Assist in executing social media campaigns, events, and promotions
• Stay up to date with social media trends, publishing trends, platform updates, and best practices
• Propose new content ideas based on trends and audience behaviour
• Assist with writing copy for newsletters and blogs
• Support the planning and coordination of influencer campaigns
• Track and report on social media performance metrics

 
Skills and competencies:

(The abilities that the individual needs to perform this role effectively)

•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A passion for books
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills 
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills and a teamplayer
• Ability to prioritise competing demands 
• Time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Interest in pursuing new marketing opportunities and new ways of reaching readers whilst staying abreast of wider book trends
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Basic graphic or video editing skills(e.g. Canva ,Adobe, CapCut)
• Experience with tools such as Hootsuite, Sprout or Buffer
• Own car and a valid driver’s license essential to travel to bookstores and events when required

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field 
• 1–3 years experience of managing social media accounts
• Familiarity with major social platforms and publishing tools
• Basic understanding of analytics and performance tracking

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 20 JANUARY 2026

 Link to apply:   https://media24.simplify.hr/vacancy/0ltr9k