Remote Social Media Growth Strategist

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote salary package

Global brand exposure

Flexible remote work

Tools access

Professional development

Equipment stipend

Home office stipend

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Social Media Strategist to design and execute cutting-edge social media strategies that elevate brand visibility and engagement from anywhere. You will craft content for multiple platforms, analyze performance, and influence campaigns with data-driven insights.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years in social media leadership, strong copy and analytics, and experience with paid campaigns. This remote role offers flexibility and global collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
• 4–6 years of proven experience in social media management and strategy.
• Successful track record growing followers, engagement, and brand awareness.
• Expertise across major social platforms and best practices.
• Proficiency with social media tools (Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout Social) and analytics (GA, platform insights).
• Strong copywriting, editing, and remote-work communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute social media strategies aligned with brand goals.
• Create and curate engaging content for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, and more.
• Monitor trends, conversations, and competitors to inform actions.
• Engage with online communities and respond professionally to inquiries.
• Plan and optimize paid social campaigns for reach, engagement, and conversions.
• Collaborate with creators and designers to ensure brand consistency.
• Analyze metrics and generate regular performance reports with insights.
• Identify influencers and advocates to extend reach.
• Stay updated on platform changes and digital marketing tools.
• Manage social listening and provide sentiment analysis.

Skills

Social media strategy

Content creation

Community management

Analytics & reporting

Copywriting

Education

Bachelor's in Marketing/Communications/Digital Media

Tools

Hootsuite

Buffer

Sprout Social

Google Analytics

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Remote Social Media Strategist to design and execute cutting-edge social media strategies that elevate brand visibility and engagement from anywhere. You will craft content for multiple platforms, analyze performance, and influence campaigns with data-driven insights.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years in social media leadership, strong copy and analytics, and experience with paid campaigns. This remote role offers flexibility and global collaboration.