Digital Marketing & Content Creator (1 Year Contract )

Job Title: Digital Marketing & Content Creator (1 Year Contract ) Company: Christel House South Africa Job Category: Digital Marketing Roles & Responsibilities: The Digital Marketing \& Content Coordinator incumbent will be a hands\-on content creator who manages Christel House South Africa’s day\-to\-day social media presence and produces high\-quality digital and marketing content. The contractor will identify and develop stories, write and publish platform\-appropriate copy, capture and edit photographs and short\-form video, build email communications, update website content and design straightforward collateral. Working with a reasonable degree of independence within agreed plans, brand standards and approval processes, the role supports CHSA’s marketing, fundraising, school and stakeholder\-engagement priorities. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Manage the social media content calendar and plan content around school activities, campaigns, fundraising initiatives and organisational priorities. * Identify compelling stories and content opportunities and engage with staff, learners, alumni and stakeholders to gather information and conduct interviews. * Write engaging, platform\-appropriate social media copy and create supporting graphics, photography and short\-form video. * Coordinate content approvals and schedule and publish approved content across CHSA’s social media platforms. * Monitor social media comments, messages and queries and respond or escalate them appropriately. * Capture photography and video content for school activities, programmes, campaigns, events and stakeholder engagements. * Plan basic shot lists and interviews and produce portraits, testimonials, interviews, candid photography and supporting footage. * Edit photographs and short\-form videos, including basic colour correction, subtitles, text overlays and branding. * Maintain an organised digital asset library, including photography, video, artwork and relevant consent and usage records. * Create, upload and update website stories, pages, images and other digital content while ensuring information remains accurate and current. * Apply basic SEO principles to website content and monitor website performance, usability and content issues. * Develop and support monthly email campaigns and newsletters, including mailing lists, audience segments and performance monitoring. * Design and update marketing collateral such as social media graphics, posters, invitations, presentations, event materials and flyers in line with brand guidelines. * Support marketing and communications for school, fundraising and stakeholder events, including invitations, branding, event content, photography and post\-event communications. * Support PR activities by maintaining media coverage records, assisting with media visits and preparing monthly media monitoring and press\-clipping reports. * Provide marketing administration and supplier coordination support, including quotations, production timelines, purchase requisitions, documentation and project files. * Collect and report monthly performance data across social media, website, email and PR, and update the marketing dashboard. * Support Christel House International with approved stories, photographs, statistics and other marketing content in line with global brand and consent requirements. * Provide content, photography, marketing materials and general digital support for donor visits, fundraising activities and communications. Work Location: In person Work Location: Ottery, WC, South Africa Availability: Full time

REQUIREMENTS \& SKILLS * Diploma or degree in Digital Marketing, Marketing, Communications, Multimedia, Journalism, Graphic Design or a related field. * 3–5 years' relevant experience in digital marketing, social media or content production. * A portfolio demonstrating strong copywriting, social media, photography, short\-form video and graphic design skills. * Experience managing content from planning and production through to approval, publication and reporting. * Strong working knowledge of social media, email marketing platforms, website CMS and basic analytics. * Proficiency in Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite and competent photography/video skills. * Excellent written English, storytelling, editing and proofreading abilities. * Strong organisational, planning and time\-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. * Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with staff, learners, donors, partners and suppliers. * Sound understanding of safeguarding, consent, privacy and POPIA requirements. * Experience in education, nonprofit, fundraising or social\-impact environments will be advantageous. * A valid driver's license and willingness to travel locally will be advantageous. Key Skills: Digital Marketing, SEO, Analytics, Email Marketing Salary: Not disclosed