Remote Social Media & PR Strategy Lead

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health benefits

Professional development

Analytics tools access

Creative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Social Media Manager with a strong PR focus to join our team remotely. You will design and execute social strategies, manage channels, create compelling content, and engage online communities to shape positive brand perception.

You will collaborate with PR and marketing to ensure unified messaging, monitor trends and analytics, and use insights to optimize campaigns. This role offers remote work flexibility and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, PR, or related field.
• At least 4 years' experience in social media management with a PR focus.
• Proven ability to build and execute campaigns that boost engagement and brand awareness.
• Strong content creation, copywriting, and visual storytelling skills.
• Proficient with social media management tools and analytics platforms.
• Experience working remotely with virtual teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute social media strategies aligned with PR objectives.
• Manage and grow the company’s social channels.
• Create engaging content (text, image, video) tailored for each platform.
• Monitor trends, analytics, and provide actionable insights.
• Engage with followers and manage online communities.
• Collaborate with PR and marketing teams for cohesive messaging.

Skills

Social media management

PR focus

Content creation

Copywriting

Analytics

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/PR

Tools

Social media tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Social Media Manager with a strong PR focus to join our team remotely. You will design and execute social strategies, manage channels, create compelling content, and engage online communities to shape positive brand perception.

You will collaborate with PR and marketing to ensure unified messaging, monitor trends and analytics, and use insights to optimize campaigns. This role offers remote work flexibility and opportunities for professional growth.