Job Title: Social Media Manager

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Company: R.I.C Publications (Ross Meadows Group)

Social Media Manager for Ross Meadows Group (Prim-Ed Publishing and R.I.C. Publications)

Are you craving your dream job of creating content and implementing strategic campaigns that stick in people’s minds long after they have scrolled?

Ross Meadows Group is looking for a driven and experienced Social Media Manager to join our team in Cape Town. This role requires the design and execution of a comprehensive social media strategy that enhances our brand presence for the entire group. Additionally, the successful candidate will co-ordinate marketing initiatives, both online and offline, specifically in the EMEA region. Are you ready for a strategic and operational opportunity that makes a difference in primary school education?

As educators ourselves, we endeavour to inspire, challenge, entertain, listen, support, and move with the times—all to create a better future for all learners.

We offer:

• three gifted annual leave days during Christmas shutdown: in addition to 20 annual leave days per annum.
• ongoing training and development: role-specific opportunities, and LinkedIn Learning.
• flexible work arrangements: to support self-efficacy, and commitment with task completion.
• a supportive working environment: because we value our people and pay attention to their needs.

Are you:

• a strategic thinker, with proven ability to develop and implement effective social media strategies that drive brand awareness and engagement?
• creative with a keen eye for design and an ability to produce engaging content that resonates with our audiences?
• an effective written and verbal communicator, with the ability to craft compelling messages and interact professionally with a diverse audience?
• adaptable, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, always prioritising requirements and new challenges?
• experienced in identifying, collaborating with, and managing influencers to amplify brand reach?

Did you answer yes to all the above? You could be ideal for this role.

Key Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Own our group Social Media Approach from strategy to execution.
  • Drive our Social Media Approach
    • Produce and/or brief high-quality, engaging and brand aligned creative content.
    • Plan and execute social media campaigns to promote new products, events, and other marketing initiatives.
  • Engage with our Community across Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
    • Foster inclusive and positive relationships, drive our online community engagement and enhance our global reach and credibility through our networks of influencers and brand ambassadors.
  • Be data driven, continuously improve our performance
    • Track and analyse our campaign results, providing regular reports and actionable insights.
    • Stay up-to-date with the latest social media trends, tools, and best practices to keep our social media presence relevant.
• Plan and manage EMEA Marketing Initiatives: Collaborate with the EMEA Commercial team (based in South Africa) to tailor marketing efforts, ensuring consistency with the global strategy while addressing regional needs and opportunities.

Key Requirements

We are looking for a dynamic and creative Social Media Manager with strong content creation skills. Do you meet the following criteria?

• Passionate about getting everyone on the same page; an expert at cross-functional collaboration in a global set up.
• Adept about being organised, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical approach, with the ability to interpret data, generate insights, and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in social media management and content creation, preferably within the education or publishing industry.
• Relevant degree or diploma.
• Proficient in using social media management tools (e.g. Loomly or similar), and supportive tools and applications (e.g. Canva).

***If this role sounds exciting to you, we’d love to hear from you!

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter explaining why you’re the perfect fit for our team to marketing@rossmeadowsgroup.com

Closing date will be 31^st of August 2024.

FESTIVAL DIRECTOR 

An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Festival Director for the Franschhoek Literary Festival. Join the most-loved literary festival in the country and its outstanding team of innovators as they chart the future of this independent festival.

About the Franschhoek Literary Festival (FLF)

The Franschhoek Literary Festival is an annual literary gathering founded in 2007 in the Cape village of Franschhoek and is held on the third weekend in May.

The Festival provides a platform for open and progressive discourse with participation from renowned local and international authors and thought leaders. Informal discussions are the hallmark of the festival with spirited debates on a variety of issues of the day. Not forgetting the lighter, inspirational and fun sessions guaranteed to stimulate and delight.

The Festival was started by a group of writers and literary enthusiasts who volunteered their time to establish what has become the most popular literary festival in the country. Since 2021, a new board leads the Festival, after successfully championing its revival in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The Role 

The FLF is jointly lead by the Festival Director and Programme Director. The leadership team reports to the Festival Board and is responsible for executing the vision for the Festival and delivering a world-class literary event. The Festival Director is an experienced leader with industry knowledge and exceptional skills in developing an innovative and commercial festival operation in line with the Festival’s commitment to outreach and audience development.

The incumbent demonstrates strong business acumen to pursue and develop new partnerships to ensure maximum financial support for the literary programme. An ability to network at the most senior levels to build partnerships within the publishing, corporate, media, and sponsorship and philanthropic sectors. The ability to think strategically is of paramount importance and experience of working in a senior capacity within an organisation is essential.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the NPC and all related responsibilities, obligations and fiduciary duties.
• Ensure that all statutory requirements are in place in terms of Income Tax, PAYE, VAT, UIF etc. and streamline as necessary.
• Deliver sound financial management and manage all aspects including payroll, leave administration, cashflow, and auditing and compliance.
• Ensure sound management accounts and financial reporting frameworks for the board, sponsors and partners.
• Oversee the accounting function and deliver annual financial statements.
• With the Programme Director, ensure healthy stewardship of the FLF brand and team culture.
• Create and implement a year plan for operations and all meetings related to governance, including Board meetings.
• Appoint all approved team portfolios and ensure all contracts are in place with clear roles and responsibilities.
• Schedule regular team meetings, increasing the frequency during busy periods, to ensure the team are clear on team deliverables and support one another to overcome challenges as they arise.
• Review and evaluate the 2024 festival operation and continue with the development of the success matrix for the festival.
• Ongoing risk assessment of the NPC and the Festival by identifying and analysing potential threats and liabilities that may negatively impact the festival operation and reputation, and sponsor, author, panelist and audience participation. Mitigate risk and make recommendations on the tolerability of risks based on analysis and influencing factors.
• With the Programme Director, develop a three-year commercial, audience development, diversity management and outreach strategy.
• Draft a detailed budget for Festival 2025 including required sponsorships in conjunction with the Board.
• Develop Publisher agreements and with the Programme Director negotiate financial contributions for those who have participating authors, including contributions to flight and accommodation costs.
• Negotiate and develop Sponsorship agreements and ensure management and compliance (branding, advertising, social media, complimentary tickets, VIP events, etc.).
• Negotiate or retain long-term (minimum two-year) Partner (e.g., Exclusive Books and media) and vendor benefits and develop Partner agreements.
• Manage and deliver an innovative membership programme and benefits.
• Explore partnerships with Franschhoek Village stakeholders and manage the partnership with Franschhoek Tourism to the benefit of the Festival and the Village.
• Ensure that the Festival has the necessary permits and insurance against liabilities.
• Manage the administration of the Festival website and with the Programme Director ensure timely design and content briefings for Festival 2025.
• Brief, manage and deliver the ticket vendor for the Festival.
• With the Programme Director, brief and manage the curation of an FLF experience, creating a cohesive festival brand experience across venues and in line with the FLF brand identity.
• Manage the schools programme and develop an effective fundraising mechanism for the programme.
• Report to the Board of Directors on all matters pertaining to the business.
• Manage the operations manager, event and logistics manager, schools programme coordinator, and bookkeeper.
• Manage and expand patron and membership programme.

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of the South African book publishing and book retail landscape.
• An understanding and knowledge of the local market and emerging audiences.
• Great leadership and collaboration skill and ability draw the best out of small teams.
• Experience in curating and delivering large-scale events and public programmes.
• Exceptional attention to detail and advanced organisational, logistical and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including writing effective sponsorship proposals.
• Polished and professional stakeholder management ability.
• Willingness to work independently and as part of a small team.
• Ability to initiate as well as collaborate.
• Ability to set the framework, and work within the governance structures of an organisation.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Have industry-wide contacts and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Have some event management experience.

Interested parties are requested to submit applications to chair@flf.co.za which must be received by 15 July 2024 at 4 pm.

Please include a short statement outlining your interest in the role demonstrating how your experience and qualification match the key selection criteria. Include a current CV with contact details of two professional referees.

NB PUBLISHERS: PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

NB Publishers in Cape Town has a vacancy for a well-organised and self-motivated Production Coordinator to support our production of books and audiobooks across a variety of genres. The position reports to the Production Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities
• Coordinate the reprint list and audiobook production
• Attend reprint meetings
• Request print quotes and compile reprint budgets
• Capture and update information on Bookmaster and on NB’s Title Management System
• Update and maintain relevant information (reprint publication list and printing schedules)
• Liaise with publishers, reproduction companies, freelancers and printers
• Administrative support to the production manager
• Work closely with colleagues in the production team

Qualifications, Skills & Experience
• A relevant tertiary qualification
• Computer literate (MS Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, especially Adobe Acrobat
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Afrikaans
• Excellent organisational abilities; the ability to keep to deadlines
• Is meticulous and gives attention to detail
• Good administration skills
• Good at managing workload, keeping track of “where things are in the system” and is able to prioritise
• Is a team player with good interpersonal relationships
• Has initiative and is flexible
• Is interested in books and the publishing industry

Experience of the book industry and knowledge of Bookmaster will serve as a recommendation.

The position offers
• The opportunity to be part of a dynamic team in a stimulating environment
• A competitive salary
• Membership of the pension fund and medical aid

To apply for the position, please click on the following link:
https://nbpublishers.simplify.hr/vacancy/r98gpp

Please include a covering letter explaining why you are suitable for this position, along with your CV and details of at least three referees. Applications close on 12 July 2024.

Given the employment equity policy of Media24, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups. NB Publishers reserves the right not to fill this position at this time should a suitable candidate not be found. Applicants who have not received a reply within two weeks of the closing date may assume that their application has been unsuccessful.

View www.nb.co.za for more information on NB Publishers.

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