Social Media Coordinator at Hollywoodbets – Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, November 2025

💜 Social Media Coordinator – Hollywoodbets Athletics Club

About Hollywoodbets

Join the Hollywoodbets Purple Team and become part of one of South Africa’s most compelling success stories. From our beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerful global brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. We are driven by a culture of innovation and continuous growth, aiming to expand our global footprint. We seek ambitious, talented individuals ready to embrace challenges in a vibrant, fast-paced industry and contribute to our mission of reaching for the stars.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Social Media Coordinator to join our Umhlanga offices in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and execution of the Hollywood Athletics Club’s comprehensive social media strategy. This role is pivotal in increasing the Club’s online presence, driving engagement, and aligning all digital efforts with broader marketing and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Execution: Execute a results-driven social media strategy specifically aligned with the Hollywood Athletics Club brand, elites, events, and races.

• Content Management: Develop, curate, and schedule engaging content (written, video, and photo) across all social media platforms, collaborating with copywriters and designers to ensure high-quality, informative, and appealing material.

• Live Coverage & Events: Attend Club races and events to capture and post real-time content, which will require availability during early mornings, weekends, and public holidays.

• Brand Consistency: Maintain a unified and consistent brand voice across all social media channels and campaigns (both paid and organic).

• Athlete Content: Create and manage content for elite athletes, ensuring strict alignment with the brand’s tone and sponsor requirements.

• Community Management: Actively monitor channels, interact with users, and provide prompt responses to all social media messages, inquiries, and comments.

• Reporting & Analytics: Review key performance indicators (KPIs), create detailed daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports on social media performance, and utilize data to inform future strategies.

• Paid Media & Influencers: Assist in the development and management of social media marketing and influencer strategies, including managing paid media campaigns to optimize reach, engagement, and conversions.

• Collaboration: Work closely with the Marketing and Operational Teams to align all content and campaigns with the broader Club objectives.

Essential Requirements

• Experience: 1 to 2 years of practical experience in Copywriting.

• Core Skills: Proven experience in:

  • Social Media Strategy & Campaign Management

  • Content Creation & Editing (written, video, photo)

  • Live Event Coverage & Real-Time Posting

  • Analytics & Performance Reporting

  • Collaboration & Communication with multi-disciplinary Teams

• Licence: Valid Manual Driver’s Licence.

Desirable Attributes (Bonus)

• A relevant Diploma or Degree is advantageous.

• Strong People Management, Problem-Solving, and Time Management Skills.

How to Apply

If you are ready to level up your career and perform at your best, we encourage you to apply.

Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (On-site)

Application Note: Only applicants who meet the stipulated minimum requirements will be considered. If you are not contacted within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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