Remote Social Media Analytics Lead

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Full remote work

Global work environment

Access to analytics software

Training resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Social Media Analytics Specialist to track, analyze, and optimize social media performance. You will translate complex metrics into clear insights and actionable recommendations for stakeholders, enabling data-driven decisions across campaigns.

The role emphasizes dashboards, KPI visualization, and staying current with analytics trends in a fully remote, global setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Social Media Analyst, Data Analyst, or similar role with a focus on social media.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Experience in creating clear and concise reports and presentations for diverse audiences.
• Self-disciplined and highly organized, with the ability to work effectively and autonomously in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Track, measure, and analyze social media performance using analytics tools.
• Develop dashboards and reports that visualize KPIs and trends.
• Interpret data to reveal audience behavior, content effectiveness, and campaign ROI.
• Provide strategic recommendations to improve social media strategies and engagement.
• Stay current with social media analytics trends and best practices.

Skills

Social media analytics

Web analytics

Data analysis

Reporting

Remote work

Self-organization

Tools

Google Analytics

Platform insights

Third‑party tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Social Media Analytics Specialist to track, analyze, and optimize social media performance. You will translate complex metrics into clear insights and actionable recommendations for stakeholders, enabling data-driven decisions across campaigns.

The role emphasizes dashboards, KPI visualization, and staying current with analytics trends in a fully remote, global setting.