Junior Social Media Manager

Bored Panda; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

International team

Growth opportunities

Supportive environment

Job summary

Bored Panda, a leading tech-driven media and entertainment company, is seeking a Junior Social Media Manager to support planning, creation, and management of content across multiple platforms. You will help grow our online presence, engage communities, and assist campaigns while staying current with trends.

Remote-friendly role with a diverse international team. If you have some experience managing social accounts and a flair for creative content, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Some experience managing social media accounts.
• Familiarity with major platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, or similar.
• Basic understanding of social media analytics and content performance.
• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Creative mindset with an eye for engaging content.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with social media scheduling tools.
• Basic graphic design skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, creating, and managing content across multiple social platforms.
• Assist in managing and growing our Facebook account.
• Monitor comments, messages, and audience interactions, responding professionally.
• Track performance metrics and prepare basic reports on engagement and growth.
• Stay up to date with social media trends, tools, and best practices.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to support campaigns and promotions.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Community engagement

Strong writing

Independent & teamwork

Analytical mindset

Tools

Hootsuite

Buffer

Canva

Adobe Tools

Job description

We are one of the leading tech-driven media and entertainment companies, producing uplifting content in 17 languages for people of all ages. Known for award-winning art and pop culture magazine boredpanda.com and TOP DIY channel Crafty Panda, we fight the world's boredom at an unprecedented speed: 160 million site views per month and 62 billion video views per year. Our team comprises over 350 creative individuals who work from 42 different countries and 2 offices, located in Vilnius, Lithuania.

We are looking for a creative and motivated Junior Social Media Manager to join our team. As a Junior Social Media Manager, you will support the planning, creation, and management of content across multiple social media platforms. You will play a key role in helping to build our online presence, increase engagement, and support marketing campaigns If you are passionate about digital trends, love engaging with online communities, and have a flair for content creation, we’d love to hear from you.

What You Will Do:

• Assist in managing and growing our Facebook account;

• Create, schedule, and publish engaging content (text, images, and short videos);

• Monitor comments, messages, and audience interactions, responding in a timely and professional manner;

• Track performance metrics and prepare basic reports on engagement and growth;

• Stay up to date with social media trends, tools, and best practices;

• Collaborate with the marketing team to support campaigns and promotions.

What We Expect:

• Some experience managing social media accounts (personal, freelance, or professional);

• Familiarity with major platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, or similar;

• Basic understanding of social media analytics and content performance;

• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail;

• Creative mindset with an eye for engaging content;

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;

• Experience with social media scheduling tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer, etc.);

• Basic graphic design skills (Canva, Adobe tools, or similar);

• Understanding of paid social media advertising.

What We Offer:

• Collaboration with a diverse, international team of talented individuals;

• Flexibility to work fully remote;

• A supportive and encouraging work environment;

• The opportunity to contribute and grow with new projects.