Remote Social Media Manager

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Professional development

Creative freedom

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative and strategic Remote Social Media Manager to elevate the brand across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and more. You will lead the development and execution of a compelling social media strategy to grow awareness, engagement and site traffic.

This fully remote role allows you to work from anywhere while shaping the brand voice for the Benoni-based business and collaborating with marketing, design and other teams.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Social Media Manager or similar role.
• Excellent content creation skills: copywriting and basic design/video editing.
• Strong knowledge of major platforms and their audiences.
• Experience with social media management tools (Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout).
• Strong analytical, communication and time-management skills for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy.
• Create, curate, and schedule content across platforms.
• Manage communities and respond to comments professionally.
• Monitor trends and apply insights to improve performance.
• Analyze data, generate reports, and provide optimization insights.
• Collaborate with marketing and design teams for brand consistency.
• Manage social media advertising campaigns and budgets.
• Engage with influencers and brand advocates.
• Stay updated on platform changes and best practices.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Analytics

Communication

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications or related field

Tools

Hootsuite

Buffer

Sprout Social

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and strategic Remote Social Media Manager to elevate their brand presence and engage their audience across various social media platforms. This fully remote role is integral to developing and executing a compelling social media strategy that drives brand awareness, engagement, and traffic to their online channels. The ideal candidate will be a social media expert with a proven ability to create captivating content, manage online communities, and analyze performance metrics. Operating from any location, you will be responsible for shaping the brand's voice and connecting with customers in meaningful ways for the **Benoni**-based business. This is an exciting opportunity for a digital native to lead social media efforts and contribute to the company's online growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with business goals.
• Create, curate, and schedule engaging content across all relevant social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok).
• Manage social media communities, responding to comments, messages, and inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Monitor social media trends, tools, and applications, and apply that knowledge to increase the effectiveness of social media efforts.
• Analyze social media performance data, generate reports, and provide insights for optimization.
• Collaborate with marketing, design, and other teams to ensure brand consistency and integrated campaigns.
• Manage social media advertising campaigns, including budget allocation and performance tracking.
• Identify and engage with influencers and brand advocates.
• Stay up-to-date with platform updates, algorithm changes, and emerging social media best practices.

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Social Media Manager or similar role.
• Excellent content creation skills, including copywriting and basic graphic design/video editing.
• In-depth knowledge of major social media platforms and their respective audiences.
• Experience with social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout Social).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret social media data and metrics.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Experience with social media advertising platforms.
• A portfolio showcasing successful social media campaigns is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field is a plus.

Benefits

• This fully remote position offers a competitive salary, the flexibility to work from anywhere, and the opportunity to significantly impact the brand's online visibility.
• Employees will receive ongoing professional development and creative freedom to explore new social media avenues for the **Benoni** company and its audience.