The Nature Conservancy Digital Communications and Social Media Manage Jobs in South Africa

The Nature Conservancy Digital Communications and Social Media Manage Jobs in South Africa

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy’s (TNC) mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive.

We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which include a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there are a lot of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want better insight into TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube or on Glassdoor.

Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work.

What We Can Achieve Together:

TNC is investing in a systematic and structured approach to conceptualize, design, and implement large landscape-level conservation frameworks that are durable and equitable, and link community-based conservation, protected area management, and national-level biodiversity conservation and climate ambitions.

TNC pursues conservation finance and funding options for these scenarios across freshwater, ocean, and terrestrial ecosystems to protect and sustainably manage critical habitats for species, ecosystems, and carbon stocks.

TNC works with communities, governments, and non-governmental partners to design mechanisms that provide long-term support to large landscape conservation programs. These programs are designed to significantly contribute to the lasting protection of important natural ecosystems to achieve biodiversity, climate change, and human well-being objectives.

The Digital Communications and Social Media Manager leads in developing and implementing an integrated digital and social media communications strategy to help drive organizational goals, and objectives that build engagement, influence conservation action, and achieves awareness goals.

The Digital Communications and Social Media Manager supports the Africa Region Marketing and Communications team in the implementation of TNC’s global campaigns and initiatives and ensures that they are localized, packaged, and optimized. They have knowledge of industry best practices and trends across all new and emerging social and digital platforms, as well as know-how to deploy strategies successfully.

The Digital Communications and Social Media Manager coordinates digital marketing projects and ongoing digital work such as developing the digital marketing plan, digital campaigns, and content for social media channels and will be the Marketing & Communications liaison for targeted country programs and strategies.

The ideal candidate is forward-thinking, detail-oriented, hard-working, driven by high-quality work, and very knowledgeable of main digital tools and platforms. They have strong writing skills in English and experience in content development, copywriting, editing, and proofreading messages for targeted audiences

They will work closely with a TNC network of experts across the business unit who will provide guidance on key messaging and targeted audience. They will work with external contractors, global teams, vendors, and other key stakeholders to ensure the delivery of communications projects that contribute to a positive service relationship.

This position can be based at any location in Africa where TNC has an office. This position may work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances. May require frequent travel domestically and/or internationally and evening and weekend hours.

We’re Looking for You:

Are you looking to further your career in support of nature and people? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative and durable solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate, creative, and a problem solver. By joining our regional Africa team, you will become part of a group that is a force to be reckoned with a force for nature, a force for people, and a force for our planet. Our team consists of a dedicated group leading the conservation effort on multiple fronts and expertly bringing strategy and action together. Join us!

Role Scope & Key Responsibilities

Develops the TNC Africa Digital Communications, Social-Media, and Campaigns Strategy and leads efforts to grow the digital presence of the Africa program (TNC’s main website, TNC Africa’s social media channels) and build a robust community of social media followers

Implements the social media strategy, campaigns, and initiatives consistent with the overall brand strategy, across TNC Africa’s pages, and those of priority TNC Africa spokespersons,

Coordinates the day-to-day operation of digital and social media channels for TNC Africa (including publishing content, community management, and digital/social media advertising)

Develops reports and analyzes results, identifies opportunities, and provides recommendations for future initiatives

Executes communication assets including content development, social media, and other initiatives for TNC in the region

Implements detailed, forward-looking editorial calendars for online channels according to priorities and initiatives to promote projects by TNC Africa

Revitalizes existing digital marketing efforts and develops new opportunities for engagement with supporters and influencers

Supports implementation of social media campaigns coming from priority global conservation initiatives, working collaboratively with other organizational departments (e.g philanthropy, membership, conservation) to ensure optimal representation of TNC­ Africa in global TNC campaigns

Coordinates with the analytics team to determine content effectiveness, execute reporting and optimize content based on performance

What You’ll Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in communication or related field and a minimum 7 years’ related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Expertise in social media strategy, copywriting, content creation, and analytics

Experience developing and implementing social media strategies and compelling content with high engagement

Experience managing and implementing media strategies and measuring results.

Experience in project management, developing communications, social media campaigns and engagement strategies, and measuring results.

Experience writing or editing one or more of the following newsletters, magazines, annual reports, website articles/stories, donor profiles, campaign brochures, fact sheets, presentations, or equivalent

Experience in Zoom Webinar, Instagram, Facebook, Khoros, Adobe Experience Manager, and Blackbaud or similar packages.

Experience working with current Marketing and Communications trends, and practices and conceiving and implementing strategic, and creative initiatives.

Desired Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to creatively develop content for diverse and inclusive audiences including experience in translating complex scientific or technical content into compelling communications

Experience working in a global, decentralized organization a plus

Experience working in communications between NGO, corporate, and governmental organizations

Thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has experience working with many internal and external partners simultaneously

Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated

Expert knowledge of current and evolving trends in relevant marketing disciplines.

Working knowledge of Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, and SEO

Ability to foster an environment of creativity and professional growth.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; The Nature Conservancy Digital Communications and Social Media Manage Jobs in South Africa

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