Remote Social Media Marketing Manager

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Home office allowance

Access to marketing tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly creative Remote Social Media Marketing Manager to lead digital community engagement. You will develop campaigns, create high-quality content, and analyze performance across major platforms from a remote setup.

The role requires 4+ years of brand social media experience, strong copywriting and visual content skills, and proficiency with tools like Hootsuite and Buffer. Global brand, remote-first culture, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience managing social media marketing for brands, preferably remote.
• Proven success in developing and executing social media strategies that drive engagement and growth.
• Excellent copywriting, editing, and visual content creation skills.
• In-depth knowledge of major platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok) and audiences.
• Proficiency in social media management tools (Hootsuite, Buffer) and analytics platforms.
• Strong understanding of social media advertising and optimization.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with marketing goals and brand voice.
• Create, curate, and manage engaging content (text, image, video) across platforms.
• Monitor channels for trends, competitors, and customer conversations.
• Engage with online community, respond to comments and messages, foster relationships.
• Plan and execute paid social campaigns to increase reach and conversions.
• Analyze performance using analytics tools and provide actionable reports.
• Collaborate with marketing, PR, product for cohesive messaging.
• Stay up-to-date with social media trends and platform updates.
• Manage influencer marketing campaigns and collaborations.
• Develop and maintain a social media content calendar.

Skills

Social media marketing

Content creation

Analytics

Copywriting

Strategy development

Remote work

Education

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

Tools

Hootsuite

Buffer

Analytics platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a leading global brand seeking a highly creative and results-oriented Remote Social Media Marketing Manager to lead their digital community engagement strategy. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere. You will be responsible for developing and executing innovative social media campaigns that resonate with our target audience, drive engagement, and build brand loyalty. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to create compelling content, foster online communities, and leverage social media analytics to inform strategy. This role requires a proactive and self-motivated individual who thrives in a remote-first environment and possesses a deep understanding of various social media platforms and their best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with overall marketing goals and brand voice.
• Create, curate, and manage engaging and high-quality content (text, image, video) across all relevant social media platforms.
• Monitor social media channels for industry trends, competitor activities, and customer conversations.
• Engage with the online community, respond to comments and messages, and foster positive relationships.
• Plan and execute paid social media campaigns to increase reach, engagement, and conversions.
• Analyze social media performance using analytics tools and provide regular reports with actionable insights.
• Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, PR, product) to ensure cohesive brand messaging.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest social media trends, platform updates, and emerging technologies.
• Manage influencer marketing campaigns and collaborations.
• Develop and maintain a social media content calendar.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience managing social media marketing for brands, preferably in a remote setting.
• Proven success in developing and executing social media strategies that drive engagement and growth.
• Excellent copywriting, editing, and visual content creation skills.
• In-depth knowledge of major social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.) and their respective audiences.
• Proficiency in social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer) and analytics platforms.
• Strong understanding of social media advertising and campaign optimization.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a remote environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for storytelling and community building online.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of R .
• Fully remote work arrangement, providing ultimate flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to shape the social media presence of a globally recognized brand.
• Access to advanced digital marketing tools and resources.
• Collaborative and supportive virtual team environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development in digital marketing.
• Regular virtual team-building activities and company-wide events.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and internet connectivity.