Remote Social Media Manager

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

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative, strategic, and experienced Remote Social Media Manager to lead their social media presence. In this fully remote role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a cohesive social media strategy that aligns with brand goals, increases engagement, and drives audience growth across various platforms. You will create compelling content, manage online communities, monitor trends, and analyze performance metrics to optimize campaigns. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate social media expert to make a significant impact from anywhere, contributing to the brand's digital narrative and connection with its audience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and others.
• Create, curate, and schedule engaging and relevant content (text, images, video) that resonates with the target audience.
• Monitor social media channels for industry trends, relevant conversations, and competitor activity.
• Engage with followers, respond to comments and messages promptly, and foster a positive online community.
• Analyze social media metrics, track campaign performance, and provide regular reports with actionable insights.
• Collaborate with marketing, content, and design teams to ensure brand consistency and integrated campaigns.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Social Media Manager or similar role, with a strong portfolio.
• In-depth knowledge of major social media platforms, their algorithms, and best practices.
• Proficiency with social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout Social) and analytics platforms.
• Excellent content creation, copywriting, and visual communication skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities, with the capacity to work independently and remotely.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Full-time remote work arrangement with global flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• A creative, collaborative, and forward-thinking remote team environment.