SECTION27 Recent Employment Opportunity – Apply Now!

Posted on :

25 Jun, 2019

Category :

Media Jobs in South Africa

SECTION27 is a high-profile non-profit organisation that uses public interest law and advocacy to protect, promote and advance human rights and social justice. Their activities include litigation, research and advocacy to advance and promote the rule of law.

They focus on protecting everyone’s right of access to health care services, basic education and sufficient food, as guaranteed by the Constitution. If you are passionate about human rights, self-motivated and would like to be part of a dynamic team working to challenge inequality and positively influence society, joining SECTION27 could be the opportunity for you.

 

Job Title: Communications Officer-Digital Media
Job Location: Johannesburg

The purpose of the position is to join the communications team and assume responsibility for managing and producing content for online platforms and the S27 website.

Responsibilities:

  • Working with S27 teams to repurpose materials into accessible and user-friendly formats
  • Ensuring that S27 campaigns and advocacy work is effectively communicated
  • Moderate discussions and activity on online platforms
  • Produce social media content
  • Create new sections of website or work with developers to review and create new add-ons
  • Contribute to managing website features for online fundraising operations
  • Spread reach of website content using social media and Search Engine Optimization (SOE)
  • Learn new technologies and functionality that are beneficial to the organisation
  • Generate infographics and other multi-media to be used on website and other platforms
  •  Maintenance of electronic mailing lists and managing online advertising on online platforms
  • Provide monthly reports on quantitative and qualitative data including Facebook, Twitter and website

Requirements:

  • Education
  • A qualification in Digital Marketing, Journalism, Communications or related fields
  • Experience
  • 2+ years working experience
  • Experience producing content for online platforms
  • Graphics production and visual thinking experience
  • Knowledge of WordPress, Google analytics and Adwords
  •  ​Knowledge and Skills
  • Understanding of online communities and social media tools and channels
  • Understanding of broad the SA media context and how content works
  • Understanding of online community engagement
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Good visual thinking/visual literacy skills
  •  Languages
  • Fluency in spoken and written English
  • Knowledge of an African language is desirable

Personal attributes:

  • Self-motivated
  • Ability to maximise input to full range of projects
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Taking initiative and creativity
  • Ability to produce high quality work
  • Organised

To apply

Pease forward your curriculum vitae accompanied by a motivation setting out your interest and suitability for the position to [email protected]

Application Deadline: Friday, 5 July, 2019


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