Remote Social Media Manager

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Remote work

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development stipend

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a fully remote Social Media Manager to lead online engagement and brand storytelling. You will craft a dynamic social strategy, create compelling content, and drive e-commerce objectives while managing campaigns and community interactions from anywhere.

The role requires delivering engaging narratives across major platforms, monitoring trends, and collaborating with marketing and sales to ensure consistent messaging. Remote work offers maximum flexibility.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Social Media Manager or similar role.
• Expert knowledge of major social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, TikTok).
• Experience with social media tools (Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout).
• Strong copywriting, design basics, and video editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a data-driven social media strategy.
• Create, curate, and schedule content for all channels.
• Monitor trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities.
• Engage with the online community and respond to comments and reviews.
• Analyze performance metrics and provide optimization recommendations.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and service teams for integrated campaigns.
• Manage social media advertising to drive traffic and conversions.

Skills

Social media strategy

Platform expertise

Content creation

Copywriting

Video editing

Analytics

Community engagement

Tools

Hootsuite

Buffer

Sprout Social

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Remote Social Media Manager to lead their online community and engagement efforts. This role is fully remote and responsible for developing and executing a dynamic social media strategy that enhances brand visibility, drives audience interaction, and supports e-commerce objectives. You will be the primary voice of our brand across all social platforms, crafting compelling narratives and fostering meaningful connections with our customers. This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented social media professional to shape brand perception and drive growth from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive, data-driven social media strategy aligned with business goals.
• Create, curate, and schedule high-quality, engaging content (text, image, video) for all relevant social media channels.
• Monitor social media trends, competitor activities, and industry conversations to identify opportunities.
• Actively engage with our online community, responding to comments, messages, and reviews promptly and professionally.
• Analyze social media performance metrics, generate insightful reports, and provide recommendations for optimization.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and customer service teams to ensure integrated campaign execution and consistent brand messaging.
• Manage social media advertising campaigns to drive traffic and conversions.

Requirements

• Proven track record as a Social Media Manager or similar role with demonstrable success in growing online communities.
• Expert knowledge of major social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.) and their respective best practices.
• Experience with social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout Social) and analytics platforms.
• Strong content creation skills, including excellent copywriting, basic design, and video editing capabilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and thrive in a remote work environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Full remote work arrangement offering maximum flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous allowance for professional development, including online courses and conferences.
• Opportunity to significantly impact a growing e-commerce brand from anywhere .