Digital Media Manager – The Assembly

May 30, 2023

Full time

We are a team of dreamers and fixers, connected to an ambitious community of makers and creators. The Assembly was birthed out of a genuine passion to see all talented and passionate creators realise their dreams and thrive. Founder Yoanna Chikezie, fondly known as “Pepper” launched The Assembly Hub in 2016 out of her desire to break down the barriers that exist in Africa’s fashion and creative industry.

In over 5 years we have impacted over 4000 entrepreneurs and creative talent through training, mentoring, funding and consulting. We’re building an environment where you can expand your knowledge, improve your skills and discover new ones.

We love curious people we can learn from and who are always looking for new things to learn, we love go-getters, flexible attitudes, and people who take the initiative and are not afraid to ask questions. We are looking for an ambitious and proactive Digital Media Manager as a new addition to our A-Team.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • You must have a strong interest and knowledge of the creative industry, excellent written and oral communication skills, and ability to work well within a team.
  • You have strong interpersonal, public speaking and presentation skills.
  • You have a strong customer service mentality and you have the ability to generate respect and trust from all members, team and external stakeholders.
  • You are fast thinking, smart and proactive.
  • You are process driven with a detailed focus.
  • You are highly organised, methodical and inquisitive and this means you never let an opportunity slip through the cracks. But you are not afraid to walk away from opportunities that do not meet our quality threshold.
  • You should be able to work on your own initiative, manage time effectively and work accurately and quickly under pressure.
  • Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company’s success

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • BSc. degree in Marketing, Digital media or relevant field
  • Proven work experience in Digital Management
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Digital Media Manager or Digital Marketing Specialist or similar role
  • Knowledge of  visual communication / online marketing channels
  • Basic experience with website interface
  • Excellent copywriting skills
  • Ability to deliver creative content (text, image and video)
  • Solid knowledge of SEO, keyword research and Google Analytics

DIGITAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT PILLAR RESPONSIBILITIES

(1) General

  • Your main focus will be to design and implement TAH’s digital communication plans and strategies and achieve digital marketing goals and objectives.
  • Coordinate and manage the creation of all digital content such as website, blogs, newsletters, press releases, videos etc.
  • Suggest and implement direct marketing methods.
  • Stay up-to-date with digital media technologies and latest trends

(2) Digital and Socials

  • Maintain and manage all our social media channels and content.
  • Stay up-to-date with current technologies and trends in social media, design tools and applications.
  • Generate, edit, publish and share engaging social media contents (e.g. original text, photos, videos and news).
  • Monitor SEO and web traffic metrics.
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure brand consistency.
  • Communicate with followers, respond to queries in a timely manner and monitor customer reviews.

(3) Business Acumen

  • You need to quickly learn everything there is to know about our business, our processes and our services. This means immersing yourself in the world of impact, business and the creative sector generally, as well as getting to know our specific products

(4) Research and Marketing

  • Use your understanding of our business to seek out new opportunities to increase TAH’s media presence and engagement.
  • Identify and engage our target audience, potential clients and partners that meet our ideal profile.
  • You’ll be the eyes and ears of The Assembly so you’ll know the community better than anyone; listening and reacting to feedback is the source of our success.

(5) Monitoring and Improvement

  • Seek out new opportunities to increase TAH’s media presence
  • Monitor key performance indicators daily to identify areas of concern and root causes, propose analyses and/or corrective actions.
  • Develop and monitor strategies for improvement in existing digital media plans and processes.
  • Regularly track and get insights into competitors’ strategies.

 

(6) AD HOC

  • Providing weekly progress reports on all stages of Digital and Social Media activities to the management team.
  • Monitoring feedback on socials and relaying messages to the team.
  • Other tasks will be assigned by management.

A LITTLE ON OUR ETHOS

As a growing startup ourselves, we’re on a steep learning curve so you’ll have every chance to get stuck in, grow with us and carve out your spot in the team. If you spot an opportunity to make your mark, go for it! 

Our team are like our family: we’re building a learning environment that will help you expand your knowledge while improving your existing skills and discovering new ones. We want you to grow, too. 

JOB DETAILS

This is a full-time role based in Lagos, but you’ll be working remotely during most intervals 

This role is preferable for an individual that resides in Lagos but not essential 

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Stage 1: Application & CV Review

  • Candidates are to apply with their CV, cover letter and/or portfolio. Applications are reviewed and candidates that meet the requirement for experience, skills and qualification are shortlisted for a pre-screening interview.

Stage 2: Pre-screening Interview

  • Candidates shortlisted from Stage 1 will be sent a link to book a 30 minutes (Virtual) pre-screening session (we would normally give 2-3 different dates to pick from, you can let us know if you are unable to be available on these dates too). This interview is to get to know you beyond your CV, assess your job knowledge and to answer any clarifying questions you may have regarding the role.

Stage 3: Final Interview with the CEO and Team Lead

  • If you are considered a potential fit for the role, you will be invited to a final interview with the CEO and Partnership Team Lead to discuss culture fit and your technical skills and experience. Other clarifying questions will also be answered at this interview.

BENEFITS & REMUNERATION

  • We offer competitive salaries based on experience and in keeping with the social sector’s industry standard. 
  • Hybrid Work Structure
  • Continuous learning opportunities
  • Free access to trainings and workshops hosted by The Assembly
  • Bi-annual Team Retreats

LOCATION

  • Primarily remote position and able to work from any location in Nigeria provided you can avail yourself when needed.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply by filling out THIS FORM

If you’d like to learn more about the role before you apply please email: work@theassemblyhub.com 

The Assembly is a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage anyone who fits the spec to apply. We operate on a flexible WFH/OFFICE model and we can make reasonable accessibility adjustments for successful candidates.