Social Media Manager

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work in SA

Professional development courses

Home office stipend

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative and strategic Social Media Manager to spearhead the client’s online presence from Welkom. This fully remote role involves developing and executing innovative social media strategies across platforms to increase brand awareness, drive engagement, and foster community growth.

You will be responsible for content creation, campaign management, performance analysis, and staying ahead of emerging social media trends, working independently within a supportive remote

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Social Media Manager with a strong portfolio.
• Excellent copywriting, editing, and visual communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of major platforms, algorithms, and best practices.
• Experience with social media management tools and analytics platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the companys social media strategy across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
• Create engaging, high-quality, and platform-specific content, including text, images, and videos.
• Monitor social media channels for industry trends, customer feedback, and competitor activity.
• Engage with followers, respond to comments and messages promptly, and foster a positive online community.
• Plan and execute paid social media advertising campaigns to reach target audiences.
• Analyze social media performance metrics and provide regular reports with actionable insights for optimization.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Copywriting

Analytics

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Tools

Hootsuite

Buffer

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and strategic Social Media Manager to spearhead their online presence from Welkom . This fully remote role involves developing and executing innovative social media strategies across various platforms to increase brand awareness, drive engagement, and foster community growth. You will be responsible for content creation, campaign management, performance analysis, and staying ahead of emerging social media trends. This is a fantastic opportunity for a digitally savvy individual to make a significant impact on our client's brand voice and online reputation, working independently within a supportive remote team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the company's social media strategy across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
• Create engaging, high-quality, and platform-specific content, including text, images, and videos.
• Monitor social media channels for industry trends, customer feedback, and competitor activity.
• Engage with followers, respond to comments and messages promptly, and foster a positive online community.
• Plan and execute paid social media advertising campaigns to reach target audiences.
• Analyze social media performance metrics and provide regular reports with actionable insights for optimization.

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Social Media Manager or similar role, with a strong portfolio of successful social media campaigns.
• Excellent copywriting, editing, and visual communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of major social media platforms, their algorithms, and best practices.
• Experience with social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer) and analytics platforms.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to work from anywhere within South Africa.
• Access to online professional development courses and workshops.
• Contribution towards home office setup.
• A collaborative and supportive remote team culture focused on innovation.