Remote Social Media Lead — Strategy & Growth

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Home office allowance

Professional development

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative and strategic Remote Social Media Manager to lead its social media presence from anywhere. The role focuses on developing a cohesive strategy, increasing engagement, and driving audience growth across platforms.

You will create compelling content, manage online communities, monitor trends, and analyze performance to optimize campaigns, collaborating with marketing and design teams for brand consistency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Social Media Manager with a strong portfolio.
• Deep knowledge of major platforms and best practices.
• Proficiency with social media management tools and analytics.
• Excellent content creation, copywriting, and visuals.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking; able to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy across platforms.
• Create, curate, and schedule engaging content (text, images, video).
• Monitor social channels for trends, conversations, and competitors.
• Engage with followers and respond to comments; foster positive community.
• Analyze metrics, track campaigns, and provide actionable insights.
• Collaborate with marketing, content, and design teams for consistency.

Skills

Social media strategy

Content creation

Analytics

Remote work

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Hootsuite

Buffer

Sprout Social

Google Analytics

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a creative and strategic Remote Social Media Manager to lead its social media presence from anywhere. The role focuses on developing a cohesive strategy, increasing engagement, and driving audience growth across platforms.

You will create compelling content, manage online communities, monitor trends, and analyze performance to optimize campaigns, collaborating with marketing and design teams for brand consistency.