Call for applications: Goethe-Institut JHB social media coordinator 

The successful candidate will be stationed at the Goethe-Institut offices in Rosebank. The scope of employment is 50% (20 hours per week) and remuneration is according to the valid remuneration scheme for local staff of Goethe-Institut Johannesburg.

The candidate will work in the information department and his/her area of responsibility will include:

• Further development of the existing regional social media strategy in coordination with the regional head of information services and the communications team.
• Development of a content schedule system.
• Commissioning of content and coordination of regional content delivery from Goethe Institutes in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Content creation: copywriting, creation of graphics and short videos in line with the (visual) language of the Goethe-Institut.
• Evaluation of posts.
• Community management.
• Occasionally participation in events and organisation of live streams.

The candidate’s profile should prove:

• Relevant experience in public relations and social media in the creative and cultural sector or comparable professional experience.
• Excellent proficiency in English. French and German are of advantage.
• Basic graphic design and video editing skills are of advantage.
• Knowledge of the African cultural and media landscape.
• Ability to work under pressure, independently, flexibly and as part of a team.
• Reliability and accuracy.
• Very good communication skills.
• Work permit for South Africa.

Interested candidates should submit their application in German or English (letter of motivation and CV, references/work certificates, if applicable) to the regional head of information, Stefanie Kastner, before 9 August at stefanie.kastner@goethe.de.

View the original call here.