Divergence MediaHead of Social and Media Operations
Mar. 2024 - Aug. 2024City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaAt Divergence Media, I led the Social and Media Operations, overseeing a talented team of short-form editors, videographers, and copywriters. My responsibilities included: Creative Direction: Developed and executed creative strategies, ensuring brand consistency and engaging content across all social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Research and Content Planning: Utilised social media trend-hacking techniques to expand reach through organic and boosted posts. Client Management: Managed a diverse portfolio of clients, including Dusk, Le coin Français, Casa do Maruvo Gin, Gochu Gang, Nocturne, Mirage Catamaran, and influencers like Victor Catrina and Ahmed Moustafa. Team Leadership: Directed and managed a dynamic team, ensuring seamless collaboration and effective communication to achieve our creative and strategic objectives. Project Management: Utilised organisational tools like Milanote and Meta Business Suite to streamline internal processes and enhance client communication. Photo/Video Shoots: Directed and oversaw photo and video shoots with the film production team, ensuring high-quality visual content that resonates with target audiences. Created preproduction documents, organised models, venues, and props, and oversaw styling. Paid Advertising: Managed and optimised paid ad campaigns, analysing performance data to maximise reach and engagement. Performance Reporting: Compiled and presented performance reports, providing clients with insights and actionable recommendations to drive growth. Under my leadership, our clients consistently experienced positive growth, with reach increases ranging from 68.7% to 5,333.5% on Instagram and consistent follower growth month over month with ad budgets between R0-R5000/mo. My role at Divergence Media has honed my skills in strategic planning, creative execution, and client relationship management, making me a versatile and effective leader in the digital marketing space.