Remote Social Media Growth Strategist

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

Competitive salary

Professional development

Online courses access

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Social Media Marketing Strategist to lead the brand’s online presence and community engagement. You will craft engaging content and drive brand awareness across platforms while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role demands a strategic storyteller with 4+ years in social media marketing, strong copywriting, and expertise in paid campaigns. This remote position offers flexibility and opportunities for growth within a vibrant consumer brand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in social media marketing with proven growth of online communities.
• Proven ability to develop and execute measurable social media strategies.
• Strong understanding of major platforms and best practices for each.
• Experience with paid social media advertising campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive social media strategy across platforms.
• Create, curate, and schedule engaging content (text, image, video) that resonates with target audiences.
• Monitor social media channels for industry trends, competitor activity, and relevant conversations.
• Engage with the online community, responding to comments and messages on-brand.
• Plan and execute social media advertising campaigns, including audience targeting, budget management, and performance optimization.
• Analyze social media metrics and KPIs, providing regular reports on performance and insights.
• Collaborate with marketing, creative, and product teams to ensure social media efforts align with broader campaigns.
• Identify and engage with influencers and brand advocates to amplify reach.
• Stay up-to-date with latest social media best practices and platform changes.

Skills

Social media strategy

Content creation

Community management

Analytics and reporting

Paid social advertising

Copywriting

Remote collaboration

Trend spotting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field

Tools

Hootsuite

Buffer

Sprout Social

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Remote Social Media Marketing Strategist to lead the brand’s online presence and community engagement. You will craft engaging content and drive brand awareness across platforms while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role demands a strategic storyteller with 4+ years in social media marketing, strong copywriting, and expertise in paid campaigns. This remote position offers flexibility and opportunities for growth within a vibrant consumer brand.