Remote Social Media Strategist

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Fully remote work setup

Health insurance

Home office equipment allowance

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Social Media Strategist to lead our digital engagement efforts. You will conceptualize, develop, and execute comprehensive social media strategies to amplify brand voice, build a vibrant online community, and drive measurable outcomes from anywhere.

This fully remote role requires a strategic thinker who analyzes performance data to refine approaches and stay ahead of evolving digital trends, collaborating with a distributed team dedicated to innovation in online

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in developing and executing social media strategies.
• Demonstrated expertise in social media analytics tools and reporting.
• Strong understanding of paid social advertising, including budget management and optimization.
• Exceptional content creation and copywriting skills with a strong brand voice.
• Experience with social media management platforms and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data-driven social media strategies aligned with marketing and business objectives.
• Oversee content calendar creation, ensuring high-quality, engaging posts across platforms.
• Conduct audience research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and optimize targeting.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on social media performance metrics with actionable insights.
• Manage paid social media campaigns, optimizing reach, engagement, and conversions.
• Foster positive online interactions, manage community engagement, and handle customer inquiries.

Skills

5+ years experience

Analytics tools

Paid social

Content creation

SMM platforms

Remote work

Tools

Hootsuite

Sprout Social

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Remote Social Media Strategist to lead their digital engagement efforts. In this fully remote role, you will conceptualize, develop, and execute comprehensive social media strategies designed to amplify our brand voice, build a vibrant online community, and drive measurable business outcomes. You will analyze performance data to continuously refine approaches and stay ahead of evolving digital trends. This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic thinker to make a significant impact from anywhere, collaborating with a distributed team committed to innovation and excellence in online marketing.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data-driven social media strategies aligned with overall marketing and business objectives.
• Oversee content calendar creation, ensuring a consistent flow of high-quality, engaging posts across all relevant platforms.
• Conduct thorough audience research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and optimize campaign targeting.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on social media performance metrics, providing actionable insights for improvement.
• Manage paid social media advertising campaigns, optimizing for reach, engagement, and conversions.
• Foster positive online interactions, manage community engagement, and handle customer inquiries effectively.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in developing and executing successful social media strategies, preferably in a remote setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in social media analytics tools and reporting.
• Strong understanding of paid social advertising , including budget management and performance optimization.
• Exceptional content creation and copywriting skills with a strong brand voice.
• Experience with social media management platforms and collaboration tools.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Flexible working hours and a fully remote work setup.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous allowance for home office equipment and professional development.
• An inclusive and supportive culture that values autonomy and initiative.