Content Manager at Levanter Africa

Are you a wordsmith with a strategic edge? We are looking for a Content Manager – A storyteller who’s equal parts writer, strategist, and creative powerhouse. The ideal candidate is someone who transforms ideas into conversation-starting, brand-building content, and a mastermind behind compelling multi-channel narratives that connect, convert, and captivate.

Reporting Lines

Reports to Senior Account Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive content strategies aligned with short-term and long-term communication and campaign objectives, ensuring consistency across all platforms.
• Conduct thorough research to understand target audiences, tailoring content to meet their needs and preferences.
• Ideate, create, edit, and publish engaging content across various platforms, including blogs, websites, landing pages, and social media accounts.
• Develop and manage editorial calendars, press releases, newsletters, production scripts, speeches, speaking notes and web content ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic campaigns.
• Implement SEO best practices to enhance content visibility and search engine rankings.
• Plan and execute content rollouts for campaigns, ensuring cohesive messaging across all channels.
• Support above the line (ATL) and below the line (BTL) marketing efforts by providing tailored content for various advertising channels, including print, OOH, TV, and radio.
• Monitor traffic and engagement metrics across various platforms to assess content performance.
• Utilize data-driven insights to refine content strategies and improve audience engagement.
• Develop monthly, quarterly and yearly reports showing progress when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, diploma or certification in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field is an added advantage.
• 3-4 years of experience in content management, copywriting, or digital marketing.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with Content Management Systems (e.g., WordPress), basic knowledge of HTML, and familiarity with SEO and web traffic metrics.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to analyse performance data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work closely with internal and external teams to ensure content aligns with overall brand strategy and campaign goals.

Working Conditions

• Full time, 6-month renewable contract.
• On site 8:00AM to 5:00 PM at Levanter Africa’s office.
• May be required to travel up to 10% of normal schedule.