Remote Social Media Marketing Manager

Placements24; George; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Home office allowance

Professional development

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Social Media Marketing Manager to lead online community engagement and brand storytelling. This fully remote role supports a South Africa–focused strategy, shaping narratives and ensuring consistency across platforms.

The ideal candidate brings proven social media management experience, strong storytelling, and data-driven decision-making. Join a dynamic, remote-first team with opportunities for growth and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Social Media Manager with a strong campaign portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with marketing goals.
• Create, curate, schedule engaging content across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter.
• Monitor trends and apply insights to improve performance.
• Engage with the online community and respond to comments promptly.
• Analyze performance with analytics tools and report insights.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and product teams for brand consistency.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Analytics

Remote teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications (or related)

Tools

Social media analytics tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and innovative Remote Social Media Marketing Manager to lead their online community engagement and brand storytelling efforts. This fully remote position allows you to work from anywhere within South Africa, focusing on building and executing a powerful social media strategy that resonates with our target audience and drives business objectives. You will be the voice of our brand online, crafting compelling narratives, fostering community interaction, and ensuring a consistent brand message across all social platforms. This role demands creativity, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of the evolving social media landscape to elevate our digital presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with overall marketing goals and brand objectives.
• Create, curate, and schedule engaging and high-quality content (text, images, video) across all relevant social media channels (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter).
• Monitor social media trends, tools, and applications, and strategically apply that knowledge to increase the effectiveness of our social media presence.
• Engage with our online community, respond to comments and messages promptly, and foster positive interactions.
• Analyze social media performance using analytics tools and provide regular reports on key metrics, insights, and recommendations for optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, and product development, to ensure brand consistency and campaign integration.

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Social Media Manager or similar role, with a strong portfolio of successful campaigns.
• In-depth knowledge of major social media platforms and their respective best practices and audience demographics.
• Excellent content creation, copywriting, and editing skills, with a talent for storytelling.
• Demonstrable experience with social media analytics tools and the ability to interpret data to drive strategy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary, reflecting your expertise and experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering ultimate flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth in the digital marketing space.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• A dynamic and forward-thinking company culture that values creativity and collaboration.