Remote Lead Social Media & Content Creator – Cape Town

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Professional development

Health benefits

Creative remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking a Lead Social Media & Content Creator to spearhead the client’s digital presence. You will craft the voice, produce engaging content across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn and Twitter, and drive traffic and conversions through compelling storytelling.

You’ll own the content calendar, monitor trends, collaborate with marketing and design teams, and report on performance while exploring new formats to boost engagement in a remote-first setup.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Social Media Manager or Content Creator with a strong portfolio.
• Strong copywriting, editing and visual storytelling skills.
• Proficiency with content creation tools and analytics platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with brand goals.
• Create high-quality content (graphics, video, copy) for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn and Twitter.
• Manage content calendar and ensure timely posting across channels.
• Engage with online community; respond to comments and messages.
• Monitor trends and apply insights to improve strategy.
• Collaborate with marketing, design and product teams for consistency.
• Analyze performance metrics and report insights regularly.
• Experiment with new formats to drive engagement and growth.
• Manage paid social campaigns to boost reach and conversions.

Skills

Portfolio

Proven experience

Copywriting

Content creation tools

Social platforms

Analytics tools

Digital marketing

Independent worker

Communication

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Video editing software

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking a Lead Social Media & Content Creator to spearhead the client’s digital presence. You will craft the voice, produce engaging content across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn and Twitter, and drive traffic and conversions through compelling storytelling.

You’ll own the content calendar, monitor trends, collaborate with marketing and design teams, and report on performance while exploring new formats to boost engagement in a remote-first setup.