Overview
AFA Sports is a pan-African sports merchandise company recognized for promoting the essence of Africa through classic products. Since its inception in 2017, the smooth operation of AFA-sports has been spearheaded by a team of former athletes leveraging their passion and creativity to bring positive impact to indigenous communities.
Job Position: Social Media Manager (Intern)
Job Location: Lekki, Lagos
Job Description
- As a Social Media Manager at AFA Sports, you will be responsible for implementing the company’s social media strategy to enhance brand visibility, engage with the target audience, and drive online growth.
- You will create customer engagementacross various social media platforms, and collaborate with the marketing team to achieve the company’s goals.
- This role plays a crucial part in maintaining AFA Sports’ online presence and fostering a strong online community.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the social media strategy to align with company goals and objectives.
- Monitor and respond to comments, messages, and mentions, fostering a positive online community.
- Manage and grow AFA Sports’ social media presence by increasing followers, engagement, and overall reach.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to integrate social media into broader marketing campaigns.
- Stay updated on industry trends and emerging social media platforms to ensure AFA Sports remains at the forefront of digital marketing.
- Monitor competitors’ social media activities and recommend strategies to stay competitive.
Job Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communication, Digital Media, or a related field preferred.
Experience:
- 2 – 3 years of experience in social media management, preferably in a sports or lifestyle brand context.
- Demonstrated success in growing social media engagement and followers.
- Experience with e-commerce and content creation is a plus.
Skills:
- Strong understanding of social media platforms, trends, and best practices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Creativity and proficiency in content creation, including graphic design, video editing, and copywriting.
- Proficiency in using social media management tools and analytics platforms.
- Ability to manage multiple social media accounts and schedules.
- Analytical mindset to interpret social media data and make data-driven decisions.
- Strong interpersonal skills for community management and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Crisis management and problem-solving skills for handling online issues effectively.
- Basic knowledge of SEO and digital marketing.
Salary
N50,000 – N70,000 Monthly.
Application Deadline
30th November, 2023.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: socialmedia@afasports.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.