About the Role
Our client is seeking an innovative and highly analytical Remote Digital Media Strategist to spearhead their online presence and digital engagement efforts. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere within South Africa. The successful candidate will be responsible for devising and executing cutting-edge digital media strategies that drive brand awareness, engagement, and conversion across various online channels. You will leverage data analytics, market research, and emerging digital trends to create impactful campaigns. This role demands a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of SEO, SEM, social media marketing, content marketing, and programmatic advertising. We are looking for a forward-thinking individual who can not only develop robust strategies but also inspire and guide execution in a distributed team environment. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact on our client's digital footprint from the comfort of your own home, contributing to their national and international outreach.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive digital media strategies to achieve marketing and business objectives.
- Oversee all paid and organic digital advertising campaigns across platforms like Google Ads, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and others.
- Conduct thorough keyword research and SEO analysis to optimize website content and improve search engine rankings.
- Manage social media content calendars, community engagement, and social listening activities.
- Create and manage compelling content marketing strategies, including blog posts, articles, infographics, and video content.
- Analyze campaign performance data, generate insights, and provide actionable recommendations for optimization.
- Manage digital marketing budgets effectively, ensuring maximum ROI.
- Stay abreast of the latest digital marketing trends, tools, and best practices, incorporating them into strategies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, and product development, to ensure brand consistency and campaign alignment.
- Test and iterate on different strategies, platforms, and creative approaches to continuously improve performance.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Digital Media Strategist or similar role, with a strong portfolio of successful campaigns.
- Excellent understanding of SEO, SEM, content marketing, social media marketing, and email marketing.
- Proficiency with digital analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics) and ad platforms.
- Strong analytical skills and data-driven thinking.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a remote setting.
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Digital Media, Communications, or a related field.
- Experience with A/B testing and conversion rate optimization.
- Familiarity with marketing automation tools is a plus.
- Must be based in and legally eligible to work in South Africa.
Benefits
- Competitive annual salary of R .
- Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility and work-life balance.
- Opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients and industries.
- Professional development opportunities and access to online learning resources.
- Contribution towards home office setup costs.
- Regular virtual team meetings and social events to foster connection.
- Company-provided laptop and necessary software.
- Clear performance metrics and opportunities for advancement.
- Employee assistance program for mental and emotional well-being.
- Annual bonus based on individual and company performance.