Vacancy: Events, Community & Social Media Specialist

Introduction:
One of our clients in the HR technology industry is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Events, Community & Social Media Specialist to lead their in-person engagement strategy. This role will be responsible for organising executive dinners, HR roundtables, and industry conferences while also overseeing the company's podcast and driving community engagement and customer advocacy efforts.

Job Purpose:
The Events, Community & Social Media Specialist plays a crucial role in fostering strong relationships with stakeholders by managing and executing high-profile in-person and virtual events. This role also contributes to brand storytelling through community engagement initiatives and podcast management, ensuring a meaningful connection with the audience.

Requirements

Minimum education (essential):

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Event Management, or Communications

Minimum education (desirable):

• Digital Marketing Certificate, or
• Project Management Certificate

Minimum applicable experience (years):

• 3+ years

Required nature of experience:

• Experience in event marketing or brand marketing
• Experience in community engagement within the HR industry
• Strong project management skills with experience planning high-profile in-person and virtual events
• Background in podcast management, brand storytelling, or influencer marketing is a plus

Skills and Knowledge (essential):

• Proficiency in social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok) 
• Familiarity with social media analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite)
• Experience using social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer, Zoho, com)
• Knowledge of CRM tools and event management platforms (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce, Eventbrite)

Other:

• Proficient in Afrikaans and English
• Own transport and valid driver’s license

Salary:
Market Related