Remote Social Media Strategist

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 350.000 - 520.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Fully remote position

Competitive salary

Access to digital collaboration tools

Professional development opportunities

Flexible hours

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Remote Social Media Strategist to lead online community engagement and brand advocacy from a remote setup. You will craft and execute a compelling strategy aligned with brand vision and business goals, reaching audiences connected to Polokwane, Limpopo and beyond.

The ideal candidate offers proven experience in social media strategy, content creation, and analytics, with strong communication skills and a remote-work mindset.

Qualifikationen

• Proven work experience as a Social Media Strategist or similar role.
• Demonstrable experience creating engaging content and managing campaigns that drive results.
• Excellent knowledge of major platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok).
• Experience with social media management and analytics tools (Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout Social, GA).
• Strong understanding of SEO, keyword research, and analytics.

Aufgaben

• Develop, implement, and manage social media strategies across platforms.
• Create, curate, and schedule engaging content aligned with brand guidelines.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and conversations.
• Engage with online community, respond to comments and messages.
• Develop and execute social media advertising campaigns to increase reach and conversions.
• Analyze performance metrics, generate reports, and provide optimization insights.
• Collaborate with marketing, design, and product teams for brand consistency.
• Identify and engage with influencers and brand advocates.
• Stay up-to-date with social media best practices and tools.
• Manage social media budgets and track ROI.

Kenntnisse

Social media strategy

Content creation

Community engagement

Analytics & reporting

Remote work

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Communications

Tools

Hootsuite

Buffer

Sprout Social

Google Analytics

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a creative and strategic Remote Social Media Strategist to spearhead their online community engagement and brand advocacy efforts. This is a fully remote opportunity, allowing you to contribute your expertise from anywhere within South Africa, with a focus on engaging audiences connected to the Polokwane, Limpopo region. You will be responsible for crafting and executing a compelling social media strategy that aligns with our client's brand vision and business objectives. This role requires a deep understanding of various social media platforms, content creation best practices, and audience engagement techniques. As a remote-first team member, you will leverage digital tools to collaborate effectively and drive measurable results. The ideal candidate is passionate about building online communities, possesses excellent communication skills, and has a proven ability to generate engaging content that resonates with target audiences. You will play a crucial role in enhancing our client's online reputation and driving traffic and conversions through strategic social media initiatives. This position offers a unique chance to shape our client's digital narrative and connect with customers in meaningful ways, all within a flexible and independent work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive social media strategies across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.


• Create, curate, and schedule engaging and high-quality content (text, image, video) that aligns with brand guidelines and marketing objectives.


• Monitor social media channels for industry trends, competitor activity, and relevant conversations.


• Engage with the online community, respond to comments and messages promptly, and foster positive relationships.


• Develop and execute social media advertising campaigns to increase reach, engagement, and conversions.


• Analyze social media performance metrics, generate reports, and provide insights and recommendations for optimization.


• Collaborate with marketing, design, and product teams to ensure brand consistency and integrated campaign efforts.


• Identify and engage with influencers and brand advocates to amplify our client's message.


• Stay up-to-date with the latest social media best practices, tools, and platform updates.


• Manage social media budgets and track return on investment (ROI).

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Social Media Strategist, Social Media Manager, or similar role.


• Demonstrable experience in creating engaging content and managing social media campaigns that drive results.


• Excellent knowledge of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, and other social media best practices.


• Experience with social media management and analytics tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout Social, Google Analytics).


• Strong understanding of SEO, keyword research, and Google Analytics.


• Excellent copywriting, editing, and communication skills.


• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.


• Creative mindset with a keen eye for visual aesthetics and storytelling.


• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a relevant field is preferred.


• Must be based within South Africa for this fully remote role, with a connection to the Polokwane, Limpopo area being advantageous.

Benefits

• Fully remote position offering work-life balance and flexibility.


• Competitive annual salary.


• Opportunity to shape the social media presence of a growing brand.


• Access to modern digital collaboration tools.


• Professional development opportunities and training.


• Work in a supportive and collaborative remote team environment.


• Contribution to retirement savings.


• Flexible working hours within South African time zones.