Remote Senior Social Media Strategist & Community Leader

Placements24; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 1,486,000 - 2,477,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary and bonus

Home office setup allowance

Global campaigns

Career growth opportunities

Health, dental, vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Collaborative virtual team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Senior Social Media Strategist and Community Manager to lead its online presence in a fully remote role. You will craft and execute innovative social media strategies, build a vibrant online community, and enhance brand engagement across digital channels.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of social media trends, content creation, analytics, and community building, with a track record of driving global reach and brand loyalty from a remote

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in social media strategy, digital marketing, and community management.
• Proven track record of large-scale social media campaigns.
• Strong understanding of major platforms and their algorithms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; storytelling skills.
• Proficiency with social media management and analytics tools (Sprinklr, Brandwatch, Google Analytics).
• Experience with paid social advertising and budget management.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage online communities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement overarching social media strategies aligned with business objectives and brand identity.
• Create high-quality content (text, image, video) tailored for diverse social channels.
• Manage and grow the online community by engaging with followers and addressing queries.
• Develop and execute paid social campaigns to expand reach and drive conversions.
• Monitor trends, platform updates, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and risks.
• Analyze performance data and generate reports with actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and sales to ensure cohesive messaging.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with influencers and brand advocates.
• Manage online reputation and address feedback promptly.
• Continuously experiment with new formats, platforms, and engagement tactics.

Skills

Social media strategy

Content creation

Community management

Analytics

Paid social advertising

Remote collaboration

Time management

Education

Master's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or related field

Tools

Sprinklr

Brandwatch

Google Analytics

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Senior Social Media Strategist and Community Manager to lead its online presence in a fully remote role. You will craft and execute innovative social media strategies, build a vibrant online community, and enhance brand engagement across digital channels.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of social media trends, content creation, analytics, and community building, with a track record of driving global reach and brand loyalty from a remote