Remote Social Media Communications Lead

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote work

Professional development

Home office stipend

Paid time off

Performance bonus

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Social Media Communications Manager to lead online engagement for a prominent media and PR client. This remote-first role requires developing campaigns, content creation, and analytics to drive brand visibility across platforms.

You will manage communities, optimize performance, and collaborate with marketing teams to ensure consistent brand voice while innovating with new formats and trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience as Social Media Manager or similar.
• Proven success developing impactful campaigns.
• Experience with social media management tools and analytics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of SEO for social content.
• Ability to work remotely with strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive social media strategies.
• Manage presence across major platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok).
• Create engaging content (text, image, video) tailored per platform.
• Schedule and publish content for optimal engagement.
• Monitor channels for trends and feedback; respond professionally.
• Build and nurture online communities and brand loyalty.
• Analyze performance metrics and provide insights for optimization.
• Collaborate with marketing teams for brand consistency and campaigns.
• Manage social media advertising campaigns and budgets.
• Stay updated on the latest social media tools and best practices.

Skills

Social media strategy

Content creation

Community management

Analytics & reporting

SEO for social media

Remote collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications

Tools

Hootsuite

Buffer

Sprout Social

Google Analytics

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Social Media Communications Manager to lead online engagement for a prominent media and PR client. This remote-first role requires developing campaigns, content creation, and analytics to drive brand visibility across platforms.

You will manage communities, optimize performance, and collaborate with marketing teams to ensure consistent brand voice while innovating with new formats and trends.